'Tumbbad 2' adds 'Godzilla' artist, 'Harry Potter' designer to crew
What's the story
The sequel to the critically acclaimed film Tumbbad is set to raise the bar with its international talent. Los Angeles-based concept artist and creature designer Simon Lee, popularly known as Spiderzero, has teamed up with acclaimed prosthetic designer Shaune Harrison for the project. The movie is being produced by actor-producer Sohum Shah under Sohum Shah Films and presented by Pen Studios's Dr. Jayantilal Gada.
Talent contribution
Lee has worked on 'The Lord of the Rings' series
Lee is globally known for his work in realistic but massive world-building. His previous projects include Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, Kong: Skull Island, Star Trek Beyond, Pacific Rim, Edge of Tomorrow, Maleficent, and Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series. Harrison has worked on global productions such as Star Wars, World War Z, The Mummy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and all the Harry Potter films.
Film details
'Tumbbad' sequel aims to blend rooted storytelling with global visuals
Hindustan Times quoted a source saying, "Given the mythology-heavy and atmospheric nature of Tumbbad, the sequel demands a deeper, more expansive visual language." "The idea is to blend rooted storytelling with world-class creature design and prosthetic work, and Simon and Shaune's experience makes them exciting additions." The original Tumbbad was released in 2018 and starred Shah, Mohammad Samad, Anita Date-Kelkar, and Rudra Soni.
Box office success
Meanwhile, this is how 'Tumbbad' fared at the box office
The film, directed by Rahi Anil Barve, failed at the box office during its initial run but gained a cult following over time. When it was re-released in 2024, it beat the original collection in just seven days. The re-release boosted the global earnings of the movie to ₹52.25 crore, as per Sacnilk.