Tumbbad Director Rahi Anil Barve Returns With Mayasabha; Jaaved Jaaferi In Never Seen Before Avatar

The wait is finally over for fans of atmospheric horror and dark fantasy as Rahi Anil Barve the acclaimed director of the cult classic Tumbbad has officially announced his second directorial venture titled Mayasabha The Hall Of Illusion after a long hiatus the filmmaker is all set to take the audience on another visual journey that promises to be as gripping and unique as his debut masterpiece the makers have unveiled the first look and confirmed that the film will hit the big screens on 16 January 2026 The biggest surprise of the announcement is the casting of veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi who is featured in a completely unrecognizable avatar the motion poster showcases him with long silver streaked hair and a mysterious golden mask covering his face hinting at a character that is dark intense and complex Jaaved Jaaferi plays the role of Parmeshwar Khanna a former film producer living in a dilapidated theatre the actor has described this as the most physically and emotionally challenging role of his four decade long career calling the script the best he has ever read. Mayasabha is touted to be a psychological thriller where symbolism meets suspense the plot reportedly revolves around a fallen film producer who lives in isolation in his rotting theatre along with his disturbed teenage son played by Mohd Samad who previously impressed the audience in Tumbbad the story takes a sinister turn when two strangers arrive at the theatre triggering a deadly cat and mouse game filled with secrets and paranoia the director has hinted at themes of obsession trauma and the dark side of human nature Watch The haunting motion poster of Mayasabha Apart from the lead duo of Jaaved Jaaferi and Mohd Samad the film features a talented ensemble cast including Veena Jamkar and Deepak Damle ensuring powerful performances produced by Zirkon Films and presented by Pickle Entertainment the project is backed by a strong creative team committed to delivering a unique cinematic experience with the genius of Rahi Anil Barve returning to the director's chair after Tumbbad the anticipation is already sky high as the film gears up for its release on 16 January 2026 Mayasabha is undoubtedly set to be a game changer in the horror fantasy genre