Sohum Shah Shares How Alia Bhatt Joined Tumbbad 2 After Two Meetings

Actor and filmmaker Sohum Shah has revealed that Alia Bhatt agreed to join the cast of Tumbbad 2 after just two meetings.

The Casting Process

Speaking to Variety India, Sohum explained that the team first gave Bhatt a narration and she then read the script. She found the script amazing and agreed to do the film immediately. He praised her professionalism and noted that she asked the right questions during their first meeting. Sohum pointed out that the team did not have a big director or filmmaker behind them, but relied on the strength of the script itself. He also shared that Bhatt had watched the first movie and loved it.

Scale And Genre

Sohum mentioned that Bhatt shares his view that Tumbbad should not be placed only in the horror genre. Instead, he describes the story as a folklore fantasy drama that contains some horror elements. While admitting that the scale of the sequel has grown and that Bhatt contributes a lot to her character, Sohum stated that he does not feel any pressure from the expectations surrounding the project. He expressed confidence that audiences will understand why she was the correct choice once they watch the film.

Context

Sequels to successful films often attract major actors and expand in scale as producers invest larger budgets into the franchise. Tumbbad 2 is scheduled to release in theatres on December 3, 2027.