ALIA BHATT JOINS TUMBBAD 2

FULL DETAILS

1. ANNOUNCEMENT

#AliaBhatt officially joins #Tumbbad2

Welcomed by: #SohumShah and Dr #JayantilalGada [PEN Studios]

Tagline: "Welcome to the world of #Tumbbad2"

2. RELEASE DATE

3 DEC 2027 - Theatrical Release ?

Exactly 9 years after Tumbbad first released in 2018

3. ABOUT TUMBBAD 2

Franchise: Sequel to 2018 cult horror-fantasy Tumbbad

Original: Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, Produced by Sohum Shah

Universe: Mythological horror set in 18th century Maharashtra. Known for dark visuals, folk tale + greed theme

Part 1 Cast: Sohum Shah as Vinayak Rao

4. ALIA'S ROLE

Details under wraps. But with Alia joining:

First time in Sohum Shah's universe 

First mythological horror for Alia

Expected to play a pivotal role tied to the Hastar legend / new chapter in the Tumbbad village

5. PRODUCTION

Producers: Sohum Shah, Dr Jayantilal Gada - PEN Studios

Banner: Sohum Shah Films + PEN Studios

Scale: Being mounted as a bigger, grander pan-India film than Part 1

Filming: Expected to start late 2026

6. WHY THIS IS HUGE

Tumbbad became a cult classic after OTT release. Known for cinematography + unique horror

Alia + Tumbbad combo = Massive buzz. Alia brings pan-India + global appeal

9-year gap has only increased hype

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad 2 earlier: "The world of Tumbbad is vast. There are many stories left to tell"