This employee fired over bizarre reason, rehired after public backlash, check story here…
Jr NTR's Devara makers cut 7-minute scene just 3 days before release due to...
MUDA case: Siddaramaiah refuses to resign as Karnataka CM, says, 'will not...'
Mpox outbreak: Kerala confirms 2nd monkeypox case, man had returned to Ernakulam from...
Another big move by Gautam Adani, his company set to buy stake in...
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces special trains for upcoming festive season
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 teaser has Rooh Baba fighting Manjulika, Kartik Aaryan up against Vidya Balan
West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo announces retirement from...
Weather update: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning in 17 states for next three days, check details
In this Indian state, grooms are sent away to their brides' house after marriage, it is...
Malayalam actor Siddique's whereabouts unknown, police intensify search, issue lookout notice
Watch Virat Kohli's gesture when Kanpur ground staff touches his feet, here's viral video
The Big Billion Days Sale 2024: Check dates, offers, best deals on electronics, home appliances
Paracetamol among 53 drugs to fail quality control test: What are the alternatives you can adopt?
Big blow to CSK as Dwayne Bravo part ways, joins this team as...
30-year-old woman collapses at work, dies after manager denies..., company says...
After US, France, UK backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat
Big blow for BJP as Sunil Jakhar resigns as Punjab chief ahead of Panchayat elections: Report
Bad news for Jr NTR fans, Devara Part 2 has a big update
Husky joins morning aarti, takes social media by storm, internet calls it...; watch viral video
Meet man, an Indian who wanted to become cricketer, now earns Rs 5 crore daily, is married to...
Meet man, who spent over 50 years in jail for murder he never committed, is now set to be...
Earth's 'mini-moon' to be visible from..., here's how you can watch it
PM Modi launches 3 Param Rudra supercomputers: Know features, how these will help India
Salman Khan flaunts his Sikandar biceps, gives glimpse into his fitness regime in viral pic
Virat Kohli needs only 35 runs to break star India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's world record of...
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio to get tough competition from BSNL as government...
Pakistani actor Darpan, whose brother Santosh was a superstar, reigned the romantic age
Indian mountaineers name peak in Arunachal Pradesh after 6th Dalai Lama, China responds
Anil Ambani rises again, Reliance Group companies becoming debt free, his net worth is...
Meet IAS officer, who can't speak or listen, still aced UPSC in his first attempt with AIR...
Meet man, who leads Rs 7781 crore company, close relative of Mukesh Ambani, has net worth of...
When Nita Ambani shared who she’d date if not her husband, Mukesh Ambani’s response was...
Kanpur weather forecast, India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Will rain play spoilsport on Day 1?
Zelenskyy meets Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, discusses Ukraine's 'victory plan'
Meet man, son of closest advisor of Mukesh Ambani’s father, who works in Reliance as…
Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju gets Mercedes Benz E-Class as gift, it costs Rs…
Flipkart Big Billion Days: Apple iPhone 15 is available for just Rs....; check how to grab new offer
DNA TV Show: As gold prices hit all-time high, should we invest in yellow metal or shares?
'Why pick up BCCI, settle with them only': SC asks Byju's on Rs 15000 crore debt
NASA’s rover discovers unusual 'Zebra-stripped' rock on...
Mpox outbreak: Centre issues advisory to prevent spread of virus, says, 'minimize risk of...'
Ratan Tata's company inks Rs 91000 crore pact with Taiwan firm to build India's first...
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance teams up with Swedish company, will now sell...
After reducing debt, Anil Ambani's Reliance Infra to now take major decision on...
Good news for these workers, ahead of festive season, Centre increases...
Mukesh Ambani's children, Isha, Akash Ambani shine in Hurun India's list of...
Virat Kohli doesn't want Rishabh Pant in RCB? DC captain lambasts rumors ahead of IPL 2025 auction
IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips for India vs Bangladesh match
Want to time travel? Here's how Google can help you revisit Earth 80 years ago
Bilkis Bano case: SC rejects Gujarat govt's plea seeking review of verdict over certain observations
Mohan Babu robbed of Rs 10 lakh cash from his Hyderabad home, police arrests domestic help
High-Precision Stamping: Key Steps To Ensure Quality And Accuracy
Expert Skincare Tips For A Festive Glow: Dr Shivani Mane’s Guide To Radiant Skin
The Evolving Job Market and Career Choices
Meet Bollywood actress who rejected Shah Rukh Khan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, had her own TV series
Good news for Delhi-NCR! Namo Bharat Metro to pass from 22 stations to reach...
Bihar: 46 people, including 37 children, drown during Jivitputrika festival
Scientists find Earth-like planet in distant solar system, nearly 2 times size of...
Karnataka withdraws general consent to CBI to probe cases in state amid MUDA case row
Sarfira OTT release: When, where to watch Akshay Kumar's remake of Soorarai Pottru
BOLLYWOOD
This film which took 21 years to make, saw producers refusing to back it, flopped at the box office, but became a hit on OTT.
TRENDING NOW
There are several films like Laapataa Ladies and Jayeshbhai Jordaar, that failed at the box office but found love on OTT. One such small-budget film with no superstar flopped at the box office but later earned cult status. The film we are talking about took 21 years ago to be made, producers refused to back it, but it became a hit on OTT. It’s none other than Tumbbad.
Tumbbad is a small-budgeted Indian language folklore horror film directed by Rahi Anil Barve. The film was produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Mukesh Shah, and Amita Shah. Starring Sohum Shah in the lead role as Vinayak Rao, it follows the story of his search for a hidden 20th-century treasure in the Indian village of Tumbbad, Maharashtra
However, do you know that writer-director Rahi Anil Barve wrote the first draft of the Tumbbad in 1997? The title of this film was derived from Shripad Narayan Pendse's Marathi novel Tumbadche Khot. As per media reports, in 2009-2010, Rahi wrote a 700-page storyboard.
It first went into production in 2008 with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role but was quickly shelved as the producer backed out. Tumbbad finally went on floors in 2012. However, Anil wasn't satisfied with the film during the edit. So, the film was re-wrote and re-shot in 2015.
Several producers refused to back the project as according to Anil Barve, ‘nothing of this sort was ever tried before in Hindi cinema’. The film was shot over 5 years and in 4 monsoons. Because of this, the film’s budget went over the board and then the hero, the producer of the film sold his house and car for the film.
In an interview with Aaj Tak, Soham revealed that he sold his house, and even his car to complete the film. "By the time the film was made, I was financially exhausted. In these seven years, I had to sell my flat, then sold some more properties, and finally even sold my car."
Then filmmaker Anand L Rai backed the film and it was finally released in 2018. Made in Rs 5 crore, the film earned only Rs 13 crore at the box office. However, when it came on OTT, it won everyone’s hearts and became a hit. Now, the film has been re-released in theatres. Over the years the film has gained cult status despite it being a flop at the box office.
The DNA app is now available for download on the Google Play Store. Please download the app and share your feedback with us.