Tumbbad director announces EXIT from sequel; Sohum Shah wishes Rahi Anil Barve luck for his next outing

Tumbbad was loved by many upon its release and its theatrical re-release only proved the love is is still intact. During the end credits of the re-released Rahi Anil Barve’s folk horror film, the makers announced that a sequel is on its way. Now, however, the director has announced his exit from Tumbbad 2 and wished luck to producer-actor Sohum Shah and co-director Adesh Prasad. Read on to know what he had to say about Tumbbad sequel.

Rahi Anil Barve exits Tumbbad 2

Director Rahi Anil Barve took to his social media handles on Saturday evening and issued a statement announcing his exit. He wrote, “For decades, I have worked on this insane trilogy with many producers changing in between. First was the greed of patriarchy (Tumbbad). My personal and much darker version of father, son and the holy ghost. The second deals with the dawn of feminism and holier than holy satipratha — Pahadpangira. Third, the end of this trilogy will be Pakshitirtha. That’s all I have to say for now.”

He continued, “I wish Sohum and Aadesh all the best for Tumbbad II. I have no doubts it will be an outstanding success. Following the completion of Gulkanda Tales and Raktabhramand by the end of this year, I plan to start production on Pahadpangira in March 2025.”

Sohum Shah reacts to Rahi’s tweet

Sohum Shah took to the comments section of Rahi’s X post writing, “Congratulations mere bhai (my brother) for Gulkanda and Raktabrahmand or jaldi Sai shuru kar de (start soon) pahadpangira. Maza aayega (it’ll be fun) (smile emoji).” In response, Rahi thanked Sohum and wrote, “I am always there for you. Thanks for everything.” To this, Sohum replied, “Likewise (flying kiss emoji).”

Announcing Tumbbad 2, the makers released a powerful video unit that featured Vinayak and his son Pandurang, with Sohum Shah’s voiceover delivering a foreboding message, “Samay ka pahiya gol hai, jo beet gaya woh fir laut ke aayega… darwaaza bhi ek baar phir khulega.” As the teaser closes, the words “Pralay, Pralay phir aayega” echo.

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