Alia Bhatt has been confirmed to star in “Tumbbad 2,” joining Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the upcoming dark fantasy horror sequel. Multiple outlets report that the sequel continues the franchise’s focus on mythology and the cursed deity Hastar, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui already named as part of the cast and Sohum Shah involved in the project. The film is directed by Adesh Prasad, according to reports that include production credits. Bhatt’s role is described as pivotal, but specific character details and plot information are not released across the reports. Sources also emphasize that the announcement ends earlier speculation about who might be involved in the film. All outlets that mention a release date place “Tumbbad 2” for a theatrical release on December 3, 2027. Together, the coverage frames the casting as an expansion of the original 2018 film’s world, while keeping the sequel’s story details largely under wraps.