Tumbbad (2018) Review

Is Tumbbad worth watching?

Yes — Tumbbad is worth watching, with a 86% Critic Score and 85% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 81% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (74), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (8.2/10).

Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, Tumbbad runs 113 minutes in Hindi. On Celluloid we index it for “Tumbbad review”, “is Tumbbad worth watching”, and related discovery queries from India.

What is Tumbbad about?

India, 1918. On the outskirts of Tumbbad, a cursed village where it always rains, Vinayak, along with his mother and his brother, care of a mysterious old woman who keeps the secret of an ancestral treasure that Vinayak gets obsessed with.

Critics consensus: A folklore horror gem about greed and a cursed village god — still the most cited “hidden gem” in Indian genre cinema. The film stars Sohum Shah, Mohammad Samad, Harsh K., Jyoti Malshe, Dhundiraj Prabhakar Jogalekar, and others.

Should you watch Tumbbad tonight?

Yes — prioritize Tumbbad tonight if you want a proven fantasy with lasting rewatch value. At 113 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Tumbbad?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Tumbbad (2018) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt8239946. Explore more from India on our country hub or browse fantasy films.