US EditionNawazuddin Siddiqui Confirmed to Star in Tumbbad 2; Actor Says He Will Play a Pivotal Part Which Has Many Layers
Nawazuddin Siddiqui will play a pivotal, multi-layered role in the sequel, produced by Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios, continuing themes of greed and fear from the original.
- On Monday | March 2, 2026, Nawazuddin Siddiqui joined the cast of Tumbbad 2, announced by Sohum Shah's team on Instagram.
- Tumbbad 2 continues the 2018 story as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed period-horror drama, with Aadesh Prasad directing while original director Rahi Anil Barve will not direct, and Sohum Shah first flagged the sequel in September 2024.
- The makers describe his role as central and multilayered, expanding Tumbbad 2's emotional and psychological landscape, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui said he admired the original and joined after Sohum Shah shared the sequel's vision.
- Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios are producing, with the film expected to go on floors soon, and Sohum Shah said bringing Nawazuddin adds strength to the project.
- The sequel will continue the original's themes of greed, fear and human nature, with Aadesh Prasad directing while Rahi Anil Barve focuses on a trilogy.
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Mumbai: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has officially joined the cast of ‘Tumbbad 2’. The actor is expected to bring formidable depth to the sequel’s narrative. While details about his character are still under the wraps, it’s suggested that he will play a pivotal role central to the film’s folkloric arc, one that promises psychological intensity and moral complexity. Talking about the film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared, “‘Tumbbad’ has always been a fi…
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