The world of ‘Tumbbad’, rooted in folklore, greed and the terrifying legend of the Hastar, is getting a major upgrade. Alia Bhatt He has officially started shooting for ‘Tumbbad 2’, marking his first foray into the atmospheric horror genre. According to the latest reports, Bhatt’s involvement is not just a cameo; it is a strategic performance designed to move the story to a grand finale. The scale of the sequel is significantly larger than the 2018 original.
Alia Bhatt’s role in ‘Tumbbad 2’
According to Pinkvilla, however Sohum Shah remains the face of the franchise, the addition of Alia Bhatt adds a new layer of intrigue. Although her screen time is limited to a 20-day shooting schedule, her character is said to be the catalyst for a major storyline that wraps up the second film. Also, his role is not just a cameo; She is designed to lead the finale of ‘Tumbbad 3’ where she will take the lead role along with Sohum Shah. Unlike the indie roots of the 2018 original, ‘Tumbbad 2’ is being mounted on a grand scale with a budget of Rs. 100 millionThe report also stated that joining the project was a no-brainer for the ‘Gully Boy’ actor, who found the script so compelling that he did not hesitate to sign up.The mythology of ‘Hastar’ will return to the big screen on December 3, 2027. The production team has reportedly built a massive 7-8 acre set in Mumbai to capture the atmospheric dread that made the first film a masterpiece. Directed by Aadesh Prasad, it stars Sohum Shah, Alia Bhatt and Nawazuddin Siddiqui with tagline: ‘Pralay Aayega’. (The last day will come)
Alia Bhatt on the work front
Alia Bhatt has lined up several projects with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic period drama, ‘Love and War’. Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. He also has ‘Alpha’, a YRF Spy Universe film where he will be seen as a fiery super-spy in this high-octane cast alongside Sharvari, releasing on July 10, 2026.
