Tumbbad

Tumbbad (2018) is an Indian folk-horror film directed by Rahi Anil Barve. Set in early 20th-century Maharashtra, the story follows Vinayak Rao, a man consumed by greed and obsessed with acquiring hidden gold from a mythical deity named Hastar. The film explores themes of greed, human desire, mythology, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Its haunting atmosphere, distinctive cinematography, and unsettling folklore create a unique cinematic experience. Rather than relying on conventional horror, Tumbbad uses psychological terror and mythology to portray how endless human desires can ultimately become one's greatest downfall.