When it comes to the best horror thrillers in Bollywood, Tumbbad is always mentioned. Actor Sohum Shah’s Tumbbad, which was a flop during its first release, surprised everyone in 2024 by becoming a massive success after its re-release at the box office.
During this time, the sequel (Tumbbad 2) was also announced. Now the buzz is that Sohum’s supernatural film has found its heroine, who will showcase her acting skills in the second part. Let’s find out the latest update about Tumbbad 2.
This Actress May Join Tumbbad 2
The first part of Tumbbad entirely revolved around Sohum Shah, who was also the narrator of the story. But now, another big name might join the second chapter of the franchise. According to media reports, Sohum has approached a leading Bollywood actress to be part of the film. Reports suggest that this actress is none other than Queen fame star Kangana Ranaut.
Yes, the buzz is that Kangana may play an important role in Tumbbad 2. However, an official confirmation has not yet been made. If it turns out to be true, fans will get to see Sohum and Kangana together in a horror thriller, which would be a major cinematic treat. Along with this, details about the film’s shooting have also come out.
It is being said that Sohum Shah will begin shooting for Tumbbad 2 in early 2026. Apart from playing the lead role, he will also be directing the film. Reports also claim that Tumbbad 2 will be a big-budget project, with an estimated cost of around ₹150 crore.
Tumbbad Created History With Its Re-release
The film was originally released in 2018 but turned out to be a flop, earning only around ₹7 crore at the box office. However, in its 2024 re-release, Tumbbad stunned everyone by collecting nearly ₹40 crore. With this, the film entered the list of the top 5 highest-earning Hindi films on re-release.