Alia Bhatt begins Tumbbad 2 shoot, joins Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui
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Photos from the sets show Alia in a casual avatar. The star was seen wearing an oversized striped shirt, with her hair tied back in a high ponytail, as she posed with members of the crew. As per the latest buzz, Bhatt visited the sets during the ongoing shooting schedule, which is shared to include sequences set around a river and an old fort.
Adding to this, The development comes soon after the makers verified Alia’s addition to the cast. Star-producer Sohum Shah welcomed her to the franchise through social media, announcing, “The world of Tumbbad expands, a new chapter takes shape, e are delighted to welcome @aliaabhatt to the cast of # Tumbbad2 .”
Meanwhile, Bhatt’s casting marks her first full-fledged project in the horror genre. She is set to share screen space with Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has also been verified for an important role in the sequel. However, the filmmakers have maintained secrecy around the characters and major plot details. Siddiqui’s role is expected to have a significant place in the narrative, while Alia’s presence is likely to bring a new element to the folklore-driven story.
Notably, Directed by Adesh Prasad and led by Sohum Shah, Tumbbad 2 is expected to further explore the mythology established in the first movie. The sequel will as per reports continue to examine themes of greed, fear and human nature while taking the story into a new chapter.
As per the latest buzz, For the initial shoot, the production team has as per reports constructed a massive set spread across around 7-8 acres in Mumbai. The set has been designed to resemble an entire city, highlighting the scale of the soon-to-release production.
In further updates, The makers have scheduled Tumbbad 2 for a theatrical rollout on December 3, 2027. Sohum Shah had earlier teased the sequel with the line, “A sinful past, an ominous future. The hunger rises, the legacy of greed continues... Mark your calendars #Tumbbad2 arrives on 3. 12. 2027.”
Source: Bollywood Hungama