IMDb Scores 8.3 Even Before Release! Director of ‘Tumbbad’ Returns with a Film That’s Already Creating Buzz
Some films stand out purely for their unconventional storytelling, and Mayasabha seems set to follow in that tradition. Helmed by Rahi Anil Barve, co-director of the cult classic Tumbbad (2018), Mayasabha has already garnered an impressive 8.3 rating on IMDb, even before its official release on 30 January 2026.
A Teaser That Captivates
The 1-minute teaser of Mayasabha – The Hall of Illusion immediately signals Barve’s intent to recreate the cult magic of Tumbbad. A large, dust-filled hall sets the scene, with a boy wearing a helmet reading scattered books amidst broken chandeliers and scattered items. Javed Jaffrey’s voice resonates: “Clay, gold… it’s all the same to me, brother. I don’t care.”
The teaser continues with mysterious imagery: the boy walking briskly on the street, di...








