Tumbbad | The Writing Process | Sohum Shah | Adesh Prasad | Mitesh Shah | Rahi Anil Barve

The writing of the film started with a simple rule - Everything would be logical with no to minimal jump scares. The process of writing continued even through the shooting and editing, as at times, the scenes had to be rewritten just to suit the visuals or the constantly evolving language of the film. With some 60-70 drafts written over a span of 18 years, there’s a story behind almost every dialogue, every scene and even the climax which was quite different from what eventually made it to the film!
Catch Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad and Rahi Anil Barve talk about everything that transpired behind the scenes & how every detail mattered while writing Tumbbad.
Cast: Sohum Shah, Jyoti Malshe, Dhundhiraj Prabhakar Jogalekar, Anita Date, Deepak Damle, Ronjini Chakraborty & Mohd. Samad
Directed By: Rahi Anil Barve
Co-Directed By: Adesh Prasad
Produced By: Sohum Shah, Aanand L Rai, Mukesh Shah & Amita Shah
Executive Producer & Creative Director: Anand Gandhi
Co-Produced By: Mitesh Shah, Kanupriya, Adesh Prasad, Tomas Eskilsson - Anthony Muir (Film i Väst), Sean Wheelan (Filmgate Films)
DOP: Pankaj Kumar
Editor & Creative Producer: Sanyukta Kaza
Written By: Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad, Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi
Production Designers: Nitin Zihani Choudhury & Rakesh Yadav
Original Songs Composed & Arranged by: Ajay - Atul
Original Score: Jesper Kyd
Sound: Kunal Sharma
Lyrics: Raj Shekhar
Line Producer: Girish Patel
Post Production Supervisor: Pranav Thakkar
Visual Effects: Filmgate Films AB
Colour By: Redchillies.color
Colorist: Tushar Jadhav
Visual Promotions: Just Right Studioz
Publicity Design: Seek Red
Costume: Smriti Chauhan & Sachin Lovalekar
Makeup: Serina Mendonca Texeira & Shrikant Desai
Prosthetics/Special Effects Make-Up: Dirty Hands, Studio Hash
Action Director: Parvez Shaikh

[@phasescope1440]

What we want - (Maybe KZbin Shorts !!) 1)Grandma;s Prequel 2)Alternate Ending Cut 3)Making of Tumbbad Documentary (At least 3-4 hrs long) 4)Art of Tumbbad Digital and Physical Book.

[@myandroid6047]

basically bluray disc

[@ajayjadhav1174]

What I want is Next project of Rahi.. Raktabhramhand and Mayasabha 😋 lalchi hu me

[@lolz4825]

Prequel should be The orgin of the temple including grandma's story

[@VishalJoshi-sk8ll]

That 'll be Lovely

[@VishalJoshi-sk8ll]

Next RakhtBrahmand, & if you guys don't ve Finance den lets start Crowd funding.

[@legendroy8630]

The best and most unique till date...... Not a horror film a deeply moral film

[@ZeeshanAli-il9zf]

This movie didnt get enough screens. It deserved more earnings then 14 crores. It should have crossed atleast 50cr mark.. Masterpiece written all over it..

[@shivsagar6405]

If u Re-release this film it will get boxoffice collection atleast 50 crores ..

[@kratosspartan9125]

Aur bhai 1000 percent bol ra hu jo dekhe the na wo sb doobara jayenge.. mai to 3 baar....

[@deepakaswani9519]

Bhai 5 cr bhi nahi kamayegi Public ka mindset alag hota hai Humko aapko achchi lagi lekin jane wale simbba hi dekhenge

[@user-ty3kc8re4s]

Now you can watch in Amazon prime .

[@sambhunathdas2241]

KZbin mein free aa raha hai

[@gauravnagda1735]

500*

[@rahul-ze1fg]

Startling is not scarry..!!! Best line you said .. plz.. teach this to bollywood or just keep making such kind of movie more.. believe me.. nxt movie with this team in India is going blockbuster..!!

[@abhayram8859]

This Team's Next Movie With Jawed Jaffery... Maybe! And His Official Look Was Also Released, The Team Will Make Again A SureShot Masterpiece Blockbuster 💪

[@abhayram8859]

With A Less Budget... Great VFX Great CGI Great Story Great Cast " Tumbbad " A Masterpiece , The Next Level Of Indian Cinema ❤️ And Other Director's Makes A High Budgeted Movies With A Big Stars Like SRK , Salman , Aamir , Bacchan Ji Aur Results Flop. Still I Cannot Understand Why Director's And Producers Makes A Crao Movies Like " TOH - Zero - Race 3 ". Producers Should Appreciate And Gave Chances Like Tumbbad Story Writer's Shame On You Bollywood! Only Nepotism Rules In B-TOWN

[@abitofeverything941]

This will always remain a masterpiece for me! I won't be surprised if the writers come up with maybe a spin-off to The Grandmother's character or to Hastar - The Demon!! I hope something like that happens!! The writers have actually done a commendable job because they have successfully created a world that can be explored further!! If the makers can see this comment, i hope they do come up with a spin-off to a few characters!! Tummbad is a story that has so many dimensions that can be explored.. That's the beauty of the film and the script!!

[@abitofeverything941]

@@nerdycap7513 Exactly!! This is what we can actually call a "Visually Rich Spectacle"!! The movie surely had a great bunch of people handling the technical aspects like cinematography, sound design, bgm and everything that goes behind the making of a movie!!

[@shrirangpashtekar5162]

Whole movie was outstanding . I think even there can be story of DADI, How the temple of haster made , vinayak's son greed for golden coins or revenge from hasthar etc. Tumbbad is like a seed which can grow like great tree . Writers , actors , everyone thanx for the film

[@adityakhedkar5829]

Shrirang Pashtekar exactly, there should be a sequel

[@cs2874]

@@adityakhedkar5829 also a prequel

[@Kedarj71]

@@adityakhedkar5829 Actually, it was supposed to be a trilogy. But people from the industry didn't support him so Rahi Barve decided to make it into one go.

[@sumit4964]

@shrirang pashtekar Read Aaji by Narayan dharap the story from where tumbaad originated

[@greatermumbai7175]

what a movie yaar really indian audience not for that kind for movie..they always want copied, remake movie simba,wanted,reddy..this shit movie for indian... really really feel bad for tumbbad...its have to cross 100cr

[@kaunteyhareshankar]

It is called Masterpiece!

[@raudrab465]

Agree with you bro. Sometimes it really irritates me as to why we Indians keep watching shit popcorn bollywood movies. They should make movies like this. Marathi movies are doing great in script writing. Just need budget.

[@sushantshah1119]

my life goes watching movies of all time era since its beginning...but i never seen movie like tumbbad ever in my life...i wait for all background stories and making scenes of Tumbbad all the time..its movie of life time for me👍🏻

[@AshwiniRajPandey]

+1

[@RR-oo2wf]

Me Too

[@desideratum818]

Release the 6hr long cut!!

[@tejaskadam47]

On Netflix or Amazon

[@Shivayj]

Where we find this

[@rahulraj005]

Rahi if i was arabpati.. i would like u to direct the next horror movie... super indian horror director

[@swastman2]

They should release a DVD combining all the behind the scenes of Tumbbad. In one scene young Vinayak says to his mother the granny is great grandmother of Sarkar . That makes her around 400 years old.

[@ashishvijay4209]

My favorite movie.... I can't tell u... I watch this movie than 30 times... When i get bored i used to tell my each n every fnd... Let's watch tumbbad. Everytime i pretend i m watching first time... Plz make 2,3,4,5,6 sequel i mean. And make more movies of sonu sir. He is amazing. I can't even explain how much i like his acting.

[@SalmanKhan-wb9dk]

i too bro...

[@parinmehta7154]

hi ashish - please share your mail id bro... :)

[@khiladi1235]

Same here

[@anushkakharche5715]

How on this earth didn't this film atleast get an Oscar nomination 😭

[@VichitraVibe]

Sir please post alternate ending of tumbbad.

[@mayurbande7733]

I am so excited for the next project of Sohum Shah. Tumbbad was a visual spectacle to watch.

[@avisharma9685]

I Think Tumbaad is the best 2018 film That Indian filmmaker gives us This is not everyone kind movie This is for who want something special from Indian film industry. One of the Best of 2018

[@jigneshshetye9702]

I always wonder where India's treasure lies. It lies in veins of Indians. Thank you for bringing that treasure in front of us!

[@neerajpant6088]

One of the finest movies 👌🎥

[@AB-eq9tf]

It's a gem. Should be made tax free and re release worldwide multiple languages. Not worth missing it but most have missed it. Every viewer like me will promote it

[@vivek06media]

You guys did found the treasure & it's a gem in the history of Indian Cinema. Massive respect for whole team & with every BTS, respect level increases.

[@tejasgulfulwar9155]

deserve oscar

[@rohangarg8287]

The story is so deep and never ending that starting from development of hastar temple and story of Dadi to what happens post vinayak's death, it can be made into a complete TV series of at least three seasons

[@dekhodikhao3107]

Kudos to producers for showing patience and not being "greedy" :P

[@merazul007]

Sohum sir you are fabulous. In tumbaad you killed the entire audience.

[@Knowledge_center21]

Story, plot, cast, dubbing, sound, dialouge, everything in this movie is perfect. I love the movie. Extraordinary.. i watched this movie at least 10 time, specially the end is superb,

[@tejask6034]

Please continue this as a series bringing us different stories from this amazing universe you have created...!!!

[@yaan1de1damao]

Bravo to the team Tumbbad this movie is a gem in world of movies. A visual treat with in depth story that captivate you right from first shot and days after you have watched this film

[@jayasoni5333]

What a Movie... Aisi film aaj tak nahi Dekhi life me.. It deserves Oscar but unfortunately didn't happen.. But ye movie ne logo ka dil jit liya and that's important. Logo ne to award de diya na. What a message... Lalach buri bala hai! Actually insan ke pass itna hi ho jitna ke wo survive Kar sake ya insaniyat hame kabhi nahi bhulani chahiye q ke humanity hi ek insan ko define karta hai.gold aur silver se bhuk nahi mitati lekin jab unhe bechke paise milate hai to usase bhuk mitati hai. Hastar ke pass sab hoke bhi wo bhuka tha.

[@funnysapiens]

Tumbbad is like a film school to me, these bts documentaries are the finest film learning resources i've ever seen..

[@rishijain2151]

I watched this on amazon prime and i loved every single second of it It is the only movie i watched 4 times and found something new in everytime

[@kailashmenaria2049]

Oh my god that's amazing through this video I just realised that tumbbad 2 which they are planning to made could be about the grandmother it's a prequel movie

[@nikhilreddy8550]

I would love a sequel as well. I mean the land came into govt possession with the sack of eternal gold just lying around. There is so much potential there.

[@preetishetty3273]

Thank you for making this wonderful movie.I watched this movie with my children and honestly we loved it .We were scared and I was worried as why I brought my kids watch this movie but I know we will never get an opportunity to watch such fantastic work again .Tumbbad was a memorable movie for me and my kids.

[@nileshdarekar1693]

What a mesmerising experience of watching TUMBBAD on big screen! Story, screenplay, BGM, direction, locations, actors everything is at right place.... what a movie man!!!! God bless team Tumbbad...it's truely a masterpiece in all aspects.

[@adityasant8495]

World class movie..I cant find any bollywood film near to 'Tumbbad' .. Tumbbad would be 'Treasure' for Bollywood !

[@rohanmishra4517]

Please post the alternate ending..

[@faisalpathan7298]

After watching Tumbbad, I became a huge fan of Sohum and Rahi.Eagerly waiting for the sequel.

[@deepanshusingh8991]

Salute You Guy's .. Your Hard Work Thanks For Give Thin Flim

[@SalmanKhan-wb9dk]

Mashallah kya kaam kiya hai aap logo ne....Fantabulous.....

[@pushanbrahmachari2716]

you did find it, thank you for sharing it with us!

[@VishalJadhav-jq1nb]

Tumbbad... what a creation...goosebumps while watching such a beautiful thrilling movie. I have never ever seen such a great storyline in my life... I would say it’s a masterpiece in the history of Bollywood movie... great work Barve sir soham sir and team.

[@adv.surajdutta6564]

Yes, you guys found the treasure.... in fact, nailed it!

[@humourclass]

Really proud that there are people who are working this hard to make such movie come true. It was a masterpiece. It restored my faith in the Indian cinema which has been long degraded by Pompous actors and their larger than life stories. Looking forward for much more great projects from your team. All the best!

[@mizanurrahaman4603]

This is a complete masterpiece.... Thank you for such contribution to indian cinema..

[@anurag8173]

One of the most alluring tales of greed ever told ! 👌🙌

[@adityamali5356]

Yes guys.. You did find your treasure and opened it to us too.. Thank you for that. 💕

[@bhaskarkumar9023]

Finest writing grandmother's character just blown my mind and every actor has put in alot❤🤯

[@AshwiniRajPandey]

You guys certainly struck Gold. Kudos!

[@4444sha]

I don't know if you found the treasure but you guys have made a treasearous film for all movie lover's...all this will be remembered for years to come..The hard work you guys have put in really shows!!!

[@MrAudibmwmerc]

What a fantabulous movie Tumbbad is! Haven't been a fan of horror movies, but Tumbbad just nailed it. Hoping to see more such movies from the writer or maybe a sequel/prequel.

[@sunnygopal7747]

Tumbbad is the most visually appealing story i have seen and it blew my mind away thinking that we do have minds who can concoct such good stories.

[@chr971]

Tumbbad is a masterpiece, hats off to dedication of all the team and Soham sir!

[@rakeshpramanik7250]

I watched this movie thrice n still gonna watch few more times....I have suggested this masterpiece to so many people ....When I got to know it didn't do well in box-office , it just broke my heart...plz re release this movie

[@digicgen3982]

it almost becomes an art film i like story writing myself and i would DIE for an idea like this

[@harshadfad]

Release a Director's cut for hastar's sake! I'm sure OTD platforms would jump to get it released.

[@umashankaryoutube390]

Amazing script... need to be praised by a lot of awards. People are opening their eyes to watch this movie now... Please come up with a sequel or pre-sequel this time it will hit the bull's eye for sure.. 👌👌👌👌👌

[@pravin3705]

One the best film I have ever seen..... direction, Story, acting, production design, everything was perfect....when I watched movie first time I became fan of this movie....and I suggested to my friends to watch this movie...

[@mr.trailer2747]

Brilliant job I watched a movie and now my still favourite movie is tumbbad

[@mukeshbhagya2743]

Sir i am so shocked after watching this movie. that is masterpiece of Bollywood... i am so impressed..i can watch this movie again and again... please give us second part as soon as possible...

[@Techtips200]

Its a masterpiece in evert aspect ...Rahi we don't want you to be a 1 movie wonder...please come out with more stories like this....

[@flight_of_phoenix]

My favorite film. Loved it. Loved all the characters

[@allinonechannelbyrdr5547]

Amazing, marvelous, unique story, gem masterpiece.....never seen movie like this😊😊

[@amolangane5896]

What a movie guys hats of !!! 👌

[@novakdjokovic7458]

Damn , I love this film . HATS OFF TO YOU GUYS

[@rajrocks3492]

really yaar kya mehnat ki hai movie banane main or movie bhi great bani hai...

[@MorendraNodi]

Came back after 4 years almost just to say what a legendary movie it was! Still thinking about it! Tumbbad changed the definition of "horror" genre in Bollywood forever!

[@explorelife-dr.gajendrarat2508]

It's the best cinema ever made in India.

[@umeshanand6280]

No Jump Scares! You nailed it!

[@pramodsisodiya6033]

THE FUTURE CINEMA... LOVE IT

[@sanketbavkar6014]

This is Movie is a Treasure Indeed..

[@jayantjj]

You guys did find the treasure and the ones who have been lucky and courageous enough to venture beyond typical Bollywood have stumbled upon gold. Fortunately, the greed of this 'gold' will only make us realise Indian cinema's true potential.

[@vinaykumarsahu116]

One of the most sorted film I have seen after a long time

[@sqarefit]

2 times watch in 2 days. It's fabulous

[@ravindrausnale7718]

U guys are awesome👏✊👍 great film🎥🎬👀 Hat's off 🎩

[@272vaibhav]

If the producers,actors director see this comment ever..i want to tell you all you have made a master piece not only it is entertaining but it also gives out a subliminal message..i love it

[@prakashrnair]

Kudos to the entire team. This was really a treat to watch, hear, experience...

[@soorajdalvin9434]

Starting se leke end tak background music acting locations and all just speechless 😶 it’s called epic movie 😍😍

[@bohemiadre]

It's heartwrenching that this masterpiece couldn't gather much money on box office but I guarantee this movie has surely gathered a space deep inside everyone's heart! Keep doing best 🤟🏻 amazing work team ♥️

[@ramakulkarni3690]

I just loved this movie. This is pure talent

[@umeshnaik844]

Visually stunning 😘

[@original_990]

Best horror with moral ... Beautifully carved story nice work

[@mayurarun]

Yes You found the treasure and you shared the treasure by applying the moral

[@Hanumanth88]

Amazing movie 👌🏻👌🏻 You guys are the true treasurers keep the good work going. All the best for feature films.

[@JyotiSinghIITD]

You guys are legend writers and will remain forever.

[@jonathonwick8416]

this is a movie that Indians should be proud of.

[@siddhantganesh]

Guys !!! U all have made gem !!! When I watched the film .....I was stunned by the story ..matlab itna creative story kon kaise likh Sakta he!!! For me TUMMBAD was best film of 2018. Hats off to you guys !!! There are lots of mythological tales made into movies ....but this one was a true masterpiece...not for a single second while watching this film I was bored . Hats off 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@rajeshmore6565]

In this video...Seen a glimpse where pandurang pull vinayak over some wooden frame like object... I think this scene was replaced with what we seen in the movie.. But this look more impressive...

[@ManojVerma-yx9pe]

Background score is super fantastic.

[@Mr.shaikh592]

no dought that movie was i hope its an new turn for indian cinema good job and people like me are waiting to watch such movies

[@sourabh9240]

This team is amazing

[@sehatpharmacy9172]

awesome movies hai boss sohum shah salute hai aapko

[@rahulchavanpatil]

Masterpiece of Indian cinema..💟.we want more MOIVE like this....

[@shashikantkale6378]

Please sir re realise this film.this is best film I have ever seen

[@psychoquest8751]

Hats off to them team🏆👏

[@justice_to_palghar_sadhus2553]

Beautiful movie... Loved it😍

[@santrupthkumar5191]

Please give is the unedited version. No matter how long it is. It's a sin to keep this work a secret. It will also be a sin of don't make a prequel of the movie. Tell us the story of daadi. You're the best story tellers I've ever had.

[@harikadikshit2214]

Amazing movie! Goosebumps

[@B-yf1tc]

Bestest.. 🔥

[@malinaresh91]

Thank you for showing us your creativity ! Gave us the boost think other way

[@manikkalore1630]

Really gem of a movie...