{"id":649350,"date":"2026-05-05T13:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/649350\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:09:10","slug":"exclusive-alia-bhatt-to-play-a-20-day-role-in-tumbbad-2-with-sohum-shah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/649350\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Alia Bhatt has joined the expanding world of Tumbbad in a powerful role. According to our sources, the actress has already begun shooting for Tumbbad 2, where she will be seen in a packed 20-day schedule. Despite the limited screen time, her character is said to play a crucial role and will bring a major twist in the finale.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An insider\u00a0reveals that Alia\u2019s part is not just impactful but also essential in leading the story. \u201cAlia has a power-packed role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/cinema\/sohum-shahs-tumbbad-2-to-be-mounted-on-a-grand-scale-with-around-rs-150-crore-budget-1397186\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah&#039;,&#039;1402811&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/cinema\/sohum-shahs-tumbbad-2-to-be-mounted-on-a-grand-scale-with-around-rs-150-crore-budget-1397186&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-alia-bhatt-to-play-a-20-day-role-in-tumbbad-2-with-sohum-shah-will-spearhead-the-finale-of-the-trilogy-1402811&#039;,&#039;Tumbbad 2&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;exclusives&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tumbbad 2<\/a>. While it\u2019s a 20-day shoot, the character is extremely important for a reason,\u201d a source shares.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The decision to come on board was an easy one for Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. \u201cShe loved the script, and it was a no-brainer for her,\u201d the source adds. In fact, the sequel\u2019s script is a \u201cnotch above\u201d the first part and is mounted on a grand scale with a budget of approximately Rs 100 crore. The film is currently slated for a theatrical release in December 2027, setting the stage for an ambitious trilogy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/cinema\/cannes-2026-alia-bhatt-set-to-return-to-the-french-riviera-alongside-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-report-1402804\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah&#039;,&#039;1402811&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/cinema\/cannes-2026-alia-bhatt-set-to-return-to-the-french-riviera-alongside-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-report-1402804&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-alia-bhatt-to-play-a-20-day-role-in-tumbbad-2-with-sohum-shah-will-spearhead-the-finale-of-the-trilogy-1402811&#039;,&#039;Alia Bhatt&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;exclusives&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alia Bhatt<\/a> is expected to begin shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/cinema\/love-war-finally-gets-a-release-date-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-vicky-kaushals-romantic-drama-to-hit-screens-on-january-21-2027-1402354\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah&#039;,&#039;1402811&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/cinema\/love-war-finally-gets-a-release-date-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-vicky-kaushals-romantic-drama-to-hit-screens-on-january-21-2027-1402354&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-alia-bhatt-to-play-a-20-day-role-in-tumbbad-2-with-sohum-shah-will-spearhead-the-finale-of-the-trilogy-1402811&#039;,&#039;Love &amp; War&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;exclusives&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Love &amp; War<\/a> from the end of May with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Around 50 days of the shoot is pending, which the maverick filmmaker plans to wrap by August 2026. 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