Tumbbad

A driven treasure hunter whose childhood trauma fuels a lifelong greed. He returns to Tumbbad fifteen years after leaving, determined to claim Sarkar’s hoard by any means. His calculative nature and willingness to bend rules lead him to manipulate others and risk everything for wealth, ultimately inviting ruin upon his family.

An ancient, insatiable deity imprisoned by the Goddess within a womb, hungry for gold and recognition. His presence drives violence and fear as Vinayak and others attempt to drain his treasure. Hastar mutates into multiple forms inside the womb, embodying the inescapable consequences of unchecked desire.

The powerful zamindar whose wealth and dominion provide the initial lure for the treasure. He represents feudal authority and exploitation, and his world crumbles as the colonial transition reshapes ownership and power. His death and the shifting control of the mansion set the stage for the treasure’s enduring myth.

An elderly woman kept chained in a separate room, she holds crucial knowledge about the treasure’s location. She guides Vinayak to the goddess’ womb but also bears the burden of suffering from the village’s curse. Her actions and fate underscore the harsh costs endured by those entangled in the treasure’s legend.

Vinayak’s son, trained to retrieve Hastar’s coins. He embodies a new generation drawn into the same cycle of greed, tempted by the same dangerous dough dolls used to lure Hastar. His choices and eventual confrontation with the ill-fated inheritance highlight how legacy can perpetuate rather than resolve the curse.

A moneylender who senses the sudden influx of wealth around Vinayak. He follows the trail to the womb and becomes a victim of Hastar’s fury, illustrating how greed can draw others into the perilous cycle. His pursuit of profit mirrors the social vulnerabilities exploited by the treasure myth.

Vinayak’s mother, the mistress of Sarkar who seeks a share of the mysterious treasure. Her ambitions drive key early moves in the story, influencing Vinayak’s path and the eventual flight to Pune. Her actions reflect the personal costs borne by those entangled in a hierarchy built on wealth and power.