Nawazuddin Siddiqui shoots for 'Tumbbad 2': It's going to be a working festival for me
Mumbai, May 28
Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is currently busy shooting for the second installment of "Tumbbad" on Eid and shared it's going to be a working festival for him.
Sharing an update from the shoot, the actor said: "It is going to be a working festival for me. Even on Eid, I am shooting for Tumbbad 2. I am very excited about bringing this character to life as it has multiple layers."
"Tumbbad" was first released in 2018. The period folk horror film directed by Rahi Anil Barve and Anand Gandhi stars Sohum Shah in the lead role as Vinayak Rao, and follows the story of his search for a hidden 20th-century treasure in the Indian village of Tumbbad, Maharashtra.
Tumbbad premiered in the critics' week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival, the first Indian film to be screened there.
'Tumbbad 2' will release on December 3, 2027. The makers in April took to their Instagram and shared the poster with the announcement.
They wrote in the caption, "A sinful past, an ominous future. The hunger rises, the legacy of greed continues... Mark your calendars #Tumbbad2 arrives on 3. 12. 2027".
'Tumbbad 2' is directed by Adesh Prasad and produced by Sohum Shah under his banner Sohum Shah Films, with Pen Studios. The distribution will be done by Pen Marudhar.
Nawazuddin first started with minor roles in films such as Sarfarosh, Shool, and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
He first gained recognition for his role in Black Friday and the Gangs of Wasseypur duology. The actor was then seen in films such as The Lunchbox, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raman Raghav 2.0, Raees, Mom, and Manto
He has also starred in two Emmy-nominated series, Sacred Games and the British McMafia.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I love how Nawazuddin always prioritizes his craft. From small roles in Sarfarosh to leading Tumbbad - his journey is inspiring. But I hope the sequel doesn't lose the eerie charm of the original.
Eid pe shooting? That's dedication yaar! But honestly, Tumbbad was one of the few Indian horror films that actually scared me without cheap jump scares. Hope Adesh Prasad maintains that quality. Fingers crossed for Dec 2027! 🤞
Tumbbad premiered at Venice - that's a big deal for Indian cinema. Nawazuddin as Vinayak was perfect. But I'm skeptical about sequels; many Indian film sequels don't live up to the original. Hope they prove me wrong.
Nawazuddin saying "working festival" - that's so him. He's always been about the work, not the glamour. Tumbbad's gold-obsessed story was haunting; curious how they expand it. Also happy Sohum Shah is producing again. 🙌
The original Tumbbad was a visual treat and the sound design was incredible. I just hope Nawazuddin's role in the sequel isn't just a cameo. He deserves more screen time given his talent. Also, Dec 2027 release feels far away!
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