Filmmakers behind “Brahmastra 2” are working on the script and plan to bring back Alia Bhatt, but with a reduced, shorter appearance. Both reports say her role is substantially smaller than in the first film, where she had an important part.

The outlets frame the decision as part of the movie’s shifting focus. NDTV reports that the production is centring the narrative around Dev-Amrita’s story, with the storyline’s priorities leaving less room for Bhatt’s character than in “Brahmastra” (2019). In addition to the casting update, the reporting also indicates that the script for the sequel is still in development. Other details about the sequel’s plot, release timeline, or the extent of Bhatt’s screen time are not specified in the provided information.