Sohum Shah confirms Alia Bhatt in ‘Tumbbad 2’
Sohum Shah has confirmed that Alia Bhatt will play a pivotal role in ‘Tumbbad 2’, marking one of the most significant creative developments for the sequel to the 2018 cult film.
The actor‑producer revealed that Bhatt’s character sits at the heart of the new narrative, signalling a bold expansion of the film’s universe. He said, “Alia Bhatt’s character is pivotal in ‘Tumbbad 2’,” underscoring her importance to the story’s emotional and thematic direction. He also added, “The story begins from Vinayak’s son,” indicating that the sequel will pick up from the legacy left behind by the original protagonist.
‘Tumbbad’ was celebrated for its haunting folklore, striking visual language and genre‑defining world‑building, and the sequel now appears set to broaden that mythology through a generational shift. With the narrative beginning from Vinayak’s son, Bhatt’s involvement suggests a deeper exploration of the consequences of the past and the moral complexities that shaped the original.
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