Finally its here!!! An Indian horror movie with an Indian story and an Indian soul. It has the smell of wet soil..it has the dampness of old house covered with moulds. There are no castles and occulists performing exorcism on white eyed monstrous girl.
Instead there is a corrupt feudal lord who exploits a widow, bribing her with gold coins. But when its time to reward her, all he says is"swarn mudra kamaani padti hai." You realise the truth of this statement later in the movie.
Instead of righteous protagonist, we have Vinayak who is greedy for wealth which he feels belongs to him. But then he is told, "Virasat mein mili har cheez par dawa nahi karte." He craves for the treasure and fights his fears and finally reaches to it. And boy!!! Once you see how he earns it..you will feel he definitely deserves it.
Now for the acting part...Sohum Shah absolutely nailed the role of Vinayak. He has very few dialogues but his eyes do the talking. From lecherous to vengeful in a flash.
And now coming to the main hero of the movie...the sets!!! It was hypnotic and beyond words!! The pre independence era has been captured beautifully and to the tee. The walls..the grey canvas...and my favorite part..the locks!! Oh..they just take you back in time.
Finally..in one line...Go and watch this movie.It is an experience you will take back home with you. A story that will stay will you to tease you and taunt you.
Review of Tumbbad
