Alia Bhatt Joins Sohum Shah's Tumbbad 2 Cast; Reunites with Pen Studios After Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR
Sohum Shah said Bhatt will play a pivotal role in the sequel, which follows the cult 2018 film and already stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
- On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, actor Alia Bhatt officially joined the cast of fantasy sequel Tumbbad 2, with Sohum Shah announcing the casting on social media, writing, "A new chapter unfolds."
- The original 2018 film Tumbbad gained cult status after years on streaming platforms, and its 2024 theatrical re-release grossed over Rs 52 crore worldwide, paving the way for the sequel.
- Directed by Adesh Prasad, the sequel stars Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, while Bhatt's role involves a 15 to 20-day shooting schedule crucial to the film's storyline.
- Producer Jayantilal Gada called Bhatt "one of the most talented actresses of this generation," noting this project marks their third collaboration following Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR.
- Slated for release on December 3, 2027, the film follows Bhatt's action thriller Alpha, as she prepares for a "rich, mysterious and unforgettable" story.
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Alia Bhatt joins Sohum Shah's Tumbbad 2 cast; reunites with Pen Studios after Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR
Alia Bhatt has officially joined the cast of Tumbbad 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2018 cult fantasy horror film Tumbbad. The actor will star alongside Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the film, which is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 3, 2027. The sequel will be directed by Adesh Prasad and is being produced by Sohum Shah Films in collaboration with Pen Studios.Sharing her excitement about joining the project, Alia said the ori…
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