In India during the 1910s, a young man named Vinayak lives next to a mysterious village called Tumbbad, known for its legends about an ancient god of prosperity. His fascination with wealth drives him to explore the secrets of an ancient cave where a treasure is said to reside. As Vinayak ventures into the darkness, he discovers that greed comes at a high price, and riches are accompanied by an ancestral curse.
As he grows older, his obsession with gold and power leads him to make increasingly risky decisions, even dragging his own son into his sinister quest. The echoes of a family history marked by the supernatural and the tragic envelop the narrative; the shadow of his mother, who was marked by her own misery, looms over him as a constant reminder that one cannot tamper with forces that are not understood.
The atmosphere of horror and fantasy blends into a visually stunning tale, where Tumbbad becomes not just a physical place but a symbol of shattered human desire. The plot invites us to reflect on ambition and sacrifice, taking us down a dark path that explores greed, guilt, and the relentless pursuit of power. With careful production and a unique stylistic approach, this story stands out in the genre of horror and fantasy in contemporary cinema.