That director from Tumbbad is finally back, and the hype might be real. Rahi Anil Barve dropped his second feature called Mayasabha after all that waiting, teasing a mix of heavy symbolism and straight-up suspense. He got Jaaved Jaaferi and Mohammad Samad leading a cast diving into messed-up relationships and the lies people live by. The film hits a festival this week, then another showcase later this month.
Barve mentioned he felt pressure to follow up on his first hit. He described this project as a return to myths and psychological deep dives. His goal was building a world way darker and more immersive than before, where silence does a lot of the talking. Every shot supposedly packs some hidden meaning about dangerous power structures.
Producers from Zirkon Films, like Girish Patel, backed the whole thing. Pickle Entertainment is handling the distribution. The festival circuit is buzzing, with slots at PIFF 2026 locked in. Early whispers suggest the film delivers on a tense, philosophical vibe. But the real test is whether it messes with your head as much as Tumbbad did.
Online film circles are cautiously optimistic. A seven-year gap between projects sets a high bar. People are wondering if the abstract theme will connect or just feel pretentious. The cast choices seem interesting, especially with Jaaferi in a reportedly serious role. Everyone is just waiting to see if it actually disturbs them.
Barve mentioned he felt pressure to follow up on his first hit. He described this project as a return to myths and psychological deep dives. His goal was building a world way darker and more immersive than before, where silence does a lot of the talking. Every shot supposedly packs some hidden meaning about dangerous power structures.
Producers from Zirkon Films, like Girish Patel, backed the whole thing. Pickle Entertainment is handling the distribution. The festival circuit is buzzing, with slots at PIFF 2026 locked in. Early whispers suggest the film delivers on a tense, philosophical vibe. But the real test is whether it messes with your head as much as Tumbbad did.
Online film circles are cautiously optimistic. A seven-year gap between projects sets a high bar. People are wondering if the abstract theme will connect or just feel pretentious. The cast choices seem interesting, especially with Jaaferi in a reportedly serious role. Everyone is just waiting to see if it actually disturbs them.
