Mumbai: After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that Alia Bhatt will star alongside Sohum Shah in ‘Tumbbad 2’.
The announcement has generated excitement among fans, with Sohum welcoming the actor to the much-awaited sequel through a special social media post.
Along with some photos with Alia, Sohum wrote on Insta, “A new chapter unfolds. Welcome to #Tumbbad2, @aliaabhatt.”
Sohum will continue to headline the ‘Tumbbad’ franchise, while Alia is set to play a significant role in the sequel instead of making a cameo.
Earlier reports claimed that Alia is expected to shoot for around 20 days, with her character playing a crucial part in the story and its major twists.
She was reportedly impressed by the script during the first narration and agreed to join the project because of its emotional depth and atmospheric storytelling.
“Tumbbad has stayed with me ever since I first watched it. Very few films create a world that feels this original and immersive, and even fewer continue to grow in people’s imagination years after they’ve released. That’s what makes this opportunity so exciting. To now become a part of that world is incredibly special. I’m looking forward to working with Sohum and Nawaz, two artists I’ve admired for a long time, and to exploring a character that belongs to a story as rich, mysterious and unforgettable as Tumbbad. I can’t wait for audiences to experience what we’re creating together,” Alia.
‘Tumbbad 2’ is being made on a much grander scale than the 2018 original, Hindustan Times reported.
It is being made on a budget of around Rs 100 crore, making it one of Bollywood’s most expensive horror films.
Directed by Adesh Prasad, the film is scheduled to be released on December 3, 2027, carrying the tagline, ‘Pralay Aayega.’