Alia Bhatt and Nawazuddin Siddiqui have joined the cast of Tumbbad 2, directed by Adesh Prasad and produced by Sohum Shah with Pen Studios. The project was announced in September 2024 with a scheduled release date of December 3, 2027. Rahi Anil Barve, director of the original film, is not involved and is developing a separate trilogy.
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“Alia Bhatt joins Sohum Shah, Nawazuddin Siddiqui for 'Tumbbad 2'”
Read at Times of India →Alia Bhatt’s casting signals modest broadening of opportunities for women in prestige genre cinema and frames the project as a potential counterweight to nepotism.
“Creative cross-pollination and limits of structural change in Indian cinema hierarchies”
The sequel continues a project rooted in Indian folklore and mythological horror, preserving cultural narratives over imported tropes.
“Cultural continuity versus commercial machinery and audience draw”
The casting exemplifies voluntary exchange in the creative marketplace with individuals entering contractual arrangements based on perceived demand.
“Personal agency and market signals absent regulatory barriers”
All prior perspectives overlook the decisive break from original director Rahi Anil Barve, undercutting claims of preserved artistic authenticity.
“Commercial follow-up under new stewardship rather than auteur-driven extension”
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