“I liked the story and I joined them in their journey.”
The official team of Tumbbad 2 has finally confirmed that Nawazuddin Siddiqui is joining the highly anticipated sequel.
This major announcement came with several promotional stills featuring both Nawazuddin and the lead actor, Sohum Shah.
The makers shared these images to celebrate the first time these two powerhouse performers will work on a film.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui expressed his great admiration for the original film and its unique, atmospheric storytelling.
He said in an official statement: “Tumbbad has always been a film I admired for its originality and atmospheric storytelling.”
The actor mentioned that he liked the new story after Sohum shared the creative vision for the upcoming sequel.
Nawazuddin stated: “I liked the story and I joined them in their journey.”
He is very excited about the collaboration because his character has many layers to explore in this immersive universe.
The talented actor was recently seen in the drama Raat Akeli Hai: Bansal Murders, which was released in December 2025.
This partnership between the actor and Pen Studios is expected to bring a massive scale to the dark fantasy.
Sohum Shah praised his new co-star for bringing unmatched intensity and authenticity to every role that he takes.
He believes that the character played by Nawazuddin will expand the emotional and psychological landscape of the entire story.
Sohum added: “Nawaz sir is an actor who brings an unmatched intensity and authenticity to every role he takes on.
“We believe the narrative will reach a whole new level of depth and impact.”
Director Adesh Prasad will lead the creative vision for Tumbbad 2 as the team prepares to begin the shoot.
The project is a joint effort between Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios, which is led by Dr Jayantilal Gada.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for news about the sequel since the original film became a massive cult classic.
The shooting for the dark fantasy film is expected to commence very soon in various atmospheric locations across the country.
Sohum Shah has been busy with other recent movie releases, such as Ufff Ye Siyaapa and the thriller Crazxy.
The original film Tumbbad is still remembered for its stunning visuals and the terrifying legend of the demon Hastar.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui mentioned that he is looking forward to exploring this world with such a passionate and dedicated team.
This collaboration is a significant milestone for the production house as they aim to build a much larger cinematic universe.
The official announcement has sparked a lot of excitement among cinema lovers who enjoy gritty and original Indian content.
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