Hyderabad, Oct. 12 -- As Tumbbad completes eight years of its theatrical release, actor-producer Sohum Shah reflects on the making of the cult horror film, revealing the immense dedication, emotional investment, and physical transformation that went into bringing Vinayak Rao to life.

Released in 2018, Tumbbad has, over the years, carved a distinct place for itself in Indian cinema with its atmospheric storytelling, haunting visuals and exploration of greed, ambition and human desire. What began as a film that stood apart from conventional horror narratives gradually found a devoted audience, earning cult status and reaffirming the power of distinctive, original storytelling.

For Sohum Shah, however, Tumbbad has always been much more tha...