{
  "id": 2518071,
  "title": "Alia Bhatt spotted on 'Tumbbad 2' sets; begins shooting for first horror role - pics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/alia-bhatt-spotted-on-tumbbad-2-sets-begins-shooting-for-first-horror",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T03:16:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/alia-bhatt-spotted-on-tumbbad-2-sets-joins-sohum-shah-and-nawazuddin-siddiqui-in-sequel-of-horror-universe/articleshow/133416094.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt was recently photographed on set for Tumbbad 2, marking her debut role in the horror genre. The actress, who officially joined the franchise this July, was spotted wearing a casual outfit and posing with the cast and crew. Sohum Shah, the film's producer, welcomed Bhatt to the Tumbbad series on social media, stating that the world of Tumbbad expands with her addition to the cast. As the sequel prepares to expand the horror mythology established in the first film, fans eagerly await the release of Tumbbad 2 on December 3, 2027.",
  "summary": "Alia Bhatt has officially joined the cast of the highly anticipated Tumbbad 2. She was recently spotted on the film's sets, adding excitement to the production. The actress's casting marks her first full-fledged venture into the horror genre. Filming is underway for sequences set around a river and an old fort. Tumbbad 2 is scheduled for a December 3, 2027 theatrical release.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}