Alia Bhatt Sports Iconic Tumbbad Mask on Instagram as Cult Classic Hits 8 Years

Marking 8 years of Tumbbad, Alia Bhatt posts a story with the legendary Tumbbad eye mask, sending the internet into a frenzy over her collaboration with Sohum Shah for the sequel.

Tumbbad is truly an exceptional folklore fantasy that audiences have experienced on the big screen. Over the years, the film has earned a strong cult following, with its reputation only growing with time. Its 2024 re-release further cemented its popularity, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Indian re-releases and creating new benchmarks for the film. Now, as anticipation continues to build around Tumbbad 2, fans are eager to see the world of the folklore fantasy return on a much grander scale. The sequel is expected to take the story and its visual spectacle forward with an ambitious vision.

Adding fuel to the excitement on the exact day Tumbbad completes eight years of its release, powerhouse performer Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to drop a huge hint. Posting a story wearing the uncanny, custom-crafted Tumbbad eye mask, reminiscent of the iconic look made famous by creator-actor Sohum Shah, Alia playfully teased her association with the upcoming universe.

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Her post comes as a confirmation for fans following news of her joining Tumbbad 2. Joining forces with visionaries Sohum Shah and director Adesh Prasad, Alia’s inclusion brings a whole new layer of star power and talent to the franchise. Known for choosing script-backed, high-concept projects, Alia is reportedly all set to headline a major part of the narrative, setting the stage for an extraordinary collaboration between two cinematic powerhouses.

With the sequel slated to push boundaries further under its ominous tagline, “Pralay Aayega”, bringing together Sohum Shah’s incredible commitment to world-building and Alia Bhatt’s acting prowess makes Tumbbad 2 one of the most exciting cinematic spectacles to look forward to.