Tumbbad 2 Begins Filming: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Joins Sohum Shah in the Shadows

The greed returns! The much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 cult horror masterpiece has officially gone on floors. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, production for Tumbbad 2 commenced at a massive set in Mumbai’s Madh Island, bringing together two of Indian cinema’s most formidable actors.

1. The Cast: A Powerhouse Pairing

The sequel marks a significant scale-up in star power and performance depth:

• Sohum Shah: Reprising his role (and co-producing), Shah remains the heart of the franchise.

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Joining in a “layered role with shades of grey,” Siddiqui was finalized after reports suggested Akshaye Khanna was also under consideration.

• The Dynamic: Siddiqui has previously expressed immense respect for the original film’s atmosphere, making this a “dream collaboration” for fans of the genre.

2. Production Details: A Grand Opening

Filming has started with high-intensity sequences designed to match the atmospheric dread of the first film:

• Location: A massive, city-like set has been constructed at Madh Island.

• Scale: The shoot kicked off with an opening sequence involving nearly 200 people.

• Major Dates: Large-scale crowd sequences are scheduled for March 28 and 29, which are expected to be visually pivotal to the narrative.

• Direction: Adesh Prasad, who served as a co-director and writer on the original, is helming the sequel.

3. Tone & Themes: Exploring the Folklore

Backed by Pen Studios, Tumbbad 2 aims to dig deeper into the psychological and mythological roots that made the first film a global sensation.

• Darker Mythos: The sequel will continue to explore the themes of insatiable human greed and ancient folkloric curses.

• Sohum’s Involvement: Beyond acting, Sohum Shah has been deeply involved in the script development to ensure the visual tone remains consistent with the “Tumbbad aesthetic.”

4. From Cult Classic to Global Phenomenon

The journey of Tumbbad is a rare success story in Indian cinema:

• 2018 Original: Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, it was a critical darling but a modest theatrical performer.

• 2024 Re-release: After finding a massive second life on streaming, its theatrical re-release in 2024 was a major commercial hit, proving there is a massive appetite for high-concept Indian horror.

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