Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Alia Bhatt has joined the expanded world of Tumbbad in a powerful role. According to our sources, the actress has started shooting for Tumbbad 2 where she will be seen in a hectic schedule of 20 days. Despite limited screen time, his character is said to play an important role and bring a big twist in the finale.
An insider reveals that Alia’s role is not only impactful but also essential in taking the story to its final chapter. A source shared, “Alia has a power-packed role in Tumbbad 2. Even though it’s a 20-day shoot, the character is extremely important and directly sets up the events of the third film.” Her character’s arc moves forward in Tumbbad 3, where she will lead the finale alongside Sohum Shah.
The decision to come on board was an easy one for the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. The source added, “He loved the script and it was an easy job for him.” In fact, the script of the sequel is “a notch up” from the first part and has been made on a grand scale with a budget of around Rs 100 crore. The film is currently scheduled for theatrical release in December 2027, which will set the stage for an ambitious trilogy.
On the other hand, Alia Bhatt is expected to start shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal from May end. Around 50 days of shooting is pending, which the maverick filmmaker plans to complete by August 2026. The film is set for a grand theatrical release during the Republic Day 2027 weekend.
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