There’s a good news for fans eagerly awaiting updates on the sequel to the 2018 folklore film Tumbbad. Lead actor Sohum Shah announced on Monday that veteran actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has joined the cast of Tumbbad 2.
Written and directed by Adesh Prasad, Tumbbad 2 is produced by Sohum Shah Films in collaboration with Pen Studios. Fans have expressed their excitement over the news. Read on for more details.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins cast of Tumbbad 2
Announcing the news on Instagram, Sohum Shah shared two pictures with Nawazuddin Siddiqui against a Tumbbad backdrop and wrote, “We are pleased to announce that one of the finest actors of our time, @nawazuddin._siddiqui, has joined #Tumbbad2. Welcome, Nawaz bhai! 🙂 (sic).” Take a look below:
However, the details about Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s role in the film are being kept under wraps, so fans will have to wait for an official update.
Fans react to Nawazuddin Siddiqui joining Tumbbad 2
Social media users quickly reacted to the post, expressing their excitement over the news of Nawazuddin Siddiqui joining Tumbbad 2. One user wrote, “Going to be CRAZXY (sic).” Another added, “This is gonna be epic (sic).” In the comments, one Instagram user also asked about the release date, writing, “Please confirm in which year Tumbbad 2 releases? (sic).”
Sohum Shah collaborates with Pen Studios for Tumbbad 2
Earlier in September 2025, Sohum Shah announced that he had joined hands with Pen Studios, led by Dr. Jayantilal Gada. He captioned the post, “We are excited to announce that Sohum Shah Films joins hands with Pen Studios, led by the esteemed powerhouse Dr Jayantilal Gada, for the next chapter in the Tumbbad universe. With this collaboration, Tumbbad 2 becomes not just a film, but a promise to together push boundaries, celebrate storytelling, and deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience. The journey begins! #Tumbbad2 (sic).”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sohum Shah’s work front
On the professional front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was last seen in Netflix’s Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders alongside Radhika Apte, Chitrangda Singh, Deepti Naval and others. Whereas Sohum Shah was last seen in the silent comedy film Uff Yeh Siyapaa, opposite Nushrratt Bharuccha, Nora Fatehi, and others.
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