Filmmaker Rahi Anil Barve, best known for his 2018 debut Tumbbad, is set to return with his second feature film, Mayasabha. The film revisits thematic concerns that marked Barve’s earlier work, particularly the idea of obsession with gold, though this time within a different narrative and visual context.
While Tumbbad examined greed through a mythological lens, Mayasabha places the pursuit of gold at the centre of a new dramatic framework, introducing a distinct set of characters and conflicts. The film is positioned as a standalone story rather than a continuation, expanding on themes of ambition and desire that recur in Barve’s filmmaking.
Mayasabha features an ensemble cast led by Jaaved Jaaferi, with Mohammad Asad, who previously appeared in Tumbbad, also playing a key role. The cast includes Veena Jamkar and Deepak Damle.
The film, titled Mayasabha – The Hall of Illusion, is produced by Girish Patel and Ankoor J Singh under the banner of Zirkon Films, with Pickle Entertainment presenting. Sameer Dixit and Hrishikesh Bhirangi serve as presenters, while Shamrao Bhagwan Yadav, Chanda Yadav, Keval Handa, and Manish Handa are credited as co-producers.
Mayasabha is scheduled for a theatrical release on 30th January 2026, across India and will be distributed by Pickle Entertainment in association with UFO Moviez.
