Mumbai, September 2025: Can you believe it? It’s been a whole year since Tumbbad made its triumphant return to theaters! Back in 2024, the re-release didn’t just do okay—it became the highest-grossing re-release ever in India, totally shaking up the Bollywood scene.
From Hidden Gem to Box Office Gold
Originally, Tumbbad hit screens in 2018 and people were blown away by its unique story and stunning visuals. Sohum Shah both produced and starred in it, and many felt the movie was way ahead of its time. But, for whatever reason, it didn’t quite click at the box office back then.
Fast forward six years, and the re-release changed everything. Even though you could easily stream it at home, people flocked to see it in theaters. It was like Tumbbad finally got the love it always deserved.
A Game-Changer for Bollywood
But Tumbbad‘s success wasn’t just about ticket sales. It proved that re-releasing movies can be a seriously powerful move. It got people talking about those amazing films that might have been forgotten, and it encouraged distributors to give other deserving movies another shot on the big screen.
Tumbbad‘s Lasting Impact
Now, a year later, Tumbbad is seen as a real cultural moment. It changed how Bollywood thinks about re-releases and reminded everyone that truly great movies will always find their audience, eventually.
So, as we celebrate this anniversary of Sohum Shah’s incredible film, it’s clear that some stories are just timeless. And sometimes, the best chapters are written the second time around.
