Alia Bhatt begins Tumbbad 2 shoot, joins Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Photos from the sets show Alia in a casual avatar. The actor was seen wearing an oversized striped shirt, with her hair tied back in a high ponytail, as she posed with members of the crew.

According to reports, Bhatt visited the sets during the ongoing shooting schedule, which is said to include sequences set around a river and an old fort. Bhatt’s casting marks her first full-fledged project in the horror genre.

What Happened

She is set to share screen space with Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has also been confirmed for an important role in the sequel. However, the filmmakers have maintained secrecy around the characters and major plot details.

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• The set has been designed to resemble an entire city, highlighting the scale of the upcoming production.

• For the initial shoot, the production team has reportedly constructed a massive set spread across around 7-8 acres in Mumbai.

Key Details

The sequel will reportedly continue to examine themes of greed, fear and human nature while taking the story into a new chapter.

• Directed by Adesh Prasad and led by Sohum Shah, Tumbbad 2 is expected to further explore the mythology established in the first film.

• 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.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Bollywood Hungama as more details emerge