Teams up with Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui for her horror debut
Actor Alia Bhatt has officially joined the cast of Tumbbad 2, the sequel to the 2018 cult horror hit, marking her first foray into the horror genre. She will star alongside Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the highly anticipated sequel.
Posing with what appeared to be a voodoo doll, Alia said, “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.”
She added, “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.”
Sohum Shah, who is also producing the film, welcomed Alia to the project, calling her casting “truly delightful” and describing her as “one of the most talented actresses of this generation.”
Directed by Adesh Prasad, Tumbbad 2 is slated to release in cinemas on December 3, 2027.
