Alia Bhatt is one of the most talented and loved actresses in Indian cinema, and the actress, who is currently at the Cannes Film Festival, is said to be a part of the popular Tumbbad franchise. Reports
suggest that the actress will shoot a 15-day-long extended cameo in Sohum Shah-led Tumbbad 2, while she will also play the lead in the third part of the franchise.
As per a source close to the development, who shared details with Bollywood Hungama, “Alia is doing a 15-day extended cameo in Tumbbad 2, and it’s a character that is integral to the overall narrative of the film. That’s not all, her character will carry forward in the third part, which is the finale of the Tumbbad trilogy. Tumbbad 2 will introduce Alia Bhatt as the central character of Tumbbad 3, alongside Sohum Shah.”
The report further claims that Alia will finish the cameo shoot by the end of May, and then she will move to the last leg of Love & War. “Love & War restarts from June and will be wrapped up by August 2026. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial hits the big screen on Republic Day 2027,” the source added.
Director Adesh Prasad’s sequel is set to delve deeper into the dark, cursed mythology surrounding the deity Hastar, expanding on the eerie lore established in the first film. It will explore the dangerous consequences of awakening forces that were never meant to be worshipped, promising a more intense and unsettling narrative that builds on the original’s haunting premise.
Recently, Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared the poster and announced the release date. “A sinful past, an ominous future. The hunger rises, the legacy of greed continues… Mark your calendars #Tumbbad2 arrives on 3.12.2027 #PralayAayega,” read the caption.
Alia Bhatt’s Work Front
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt is currently busy with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. She will also be seen as the first female lead spy in YRF Spy Universe’s Alpha, starring alongside Sharvari. YRF has recently confirmed a new theatrical release date for Alpha, dismissing rumours of an OTT release. The film will now release on July 10, 2026.
