Directed by: Rahi Anil Barve
Written by: Rahi Anil Barve
Produced by: Girish Patel, Ankoor J Singh, Kewal Handa
Starring: Jaaved Jaaferi, Veena Jamkar, Mohammad Samad, Deepak Damle
Cinematography: Kuldeep Mamania
Edited by: Aasif Pathan
Music by: Original Score (Theatrical)
Choreographer: Not Specified (Dialogue/Thriller Driven)
Release Date: 30 January 2026
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Country: India
Language: Hindi
Dubbing: Original Hindi Release
Budget: Mid-Range Psychological Thriller
OTT Platform: SonyLIV / Zee5 (Theatrical First)
OTT Release Date: Post-Theatrical Window
About the Movie
Directed by the visionary Rahi Anil Barve (the mind behind the cult classic Tumbbad), Mayasabha - The Hall of Illusion is an intense psychological thriller. The story is set within a decaying Mumbai theatre where a broken former producer and his son find themselves trapped in a tense night of deception. The film utilizes the concept of "Mayasabha" from the Mahabharata as a metaphor for a palace of illusions where perception, memory, and reality blur into one dangerous game.
About the Cast
The film features Jaaved Jaaferi in one of his most complex and dark roles as Parmeshwar Khanna. He is joined by Mohammad Samad (who previously worked with Barve in Tumbbad), Veena Jamkar as Zeenat, and Deepak Damle as Ravarana. The cast delivers a performance-heavy narrative that relies on atmospheric tension rather than traditional commercial tropes.
Message of the Movie
The movie explores deep philosophical themes of greed, the fragility of truth, and how humans create their own "halls of illusion" to escape their past. It serves as a social commentary on moral collapse and the cyclical nature of human desire.
Family & Friends Warning: This film is rated UA16+. It contains intense psychological themes, moments of sudden violence, and a chilling atmosphere that may be too intense for younger children. Parental guidance is strongly advised for teenagers.