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Tumbbad 2: Nawazuddin joins Sohum Shah’s sequel

'Tumbbad 2' update: Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins Sohum Shah's sequel, promises to play 'character with many layers'

Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins Tumbbad 2, praising its story and team. “I admired the original’s originality,” he told. Sohum Shah hails his intensity; Pen Studios’ Jayantilal Gada eyes grander cinema. The sequel, from Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios, promises psychological depth. Production starts soon.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is now officially on board for ‘Tumbbad 2’, poised to inject serious gravitas into the story. His role’s specifics are hush-hush for now, but buzz points to a game-changing character woven into the movie’s mythical core, packed with mind-bending psychology and ethical twists.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on why he joined

As reported in IANS, Nawazuddin shared, “‘Tumbbad’ has always been a film I admired for its originality and atmospheric storytelling. When Sohum shared the vision for the sequel, I liked the story and I joined them in their journey. Collaborating with Sohum Shah and Pen Studios on a project of this scale is truly exciting. The character I’ll be portraying has many layers, and I’m looking forward to exploring this immersive universe with such a passionate team.”

Rags-to-riches: Did you know Nawazuddin Siddiqui stole sugarcanes and worked as a security guard in his struggling days?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui boosts production hype

With production set to kick off soon, ‘Tumbbad 2’ is gearing up as one of the year’s most eagerly awaited films. Producer-actor Sohum Shah shared, “Bringing Nawaz Sir on board ‘Tumbbad 2’ feels incredibly exciting for us. He is an actor who brings an unmatched intensity and authenticity to every role he takes on. The character he will portray plays a very crucial part in expanding the emotional and psychological landscape of the sequel. With Nawaz Sir joining the team, we believe the narrative will reach a whole new level of depth and impact”.Producer Dr.Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios shared, “We at Pen Studios are committed to presenting good content as hence with ‘Tumbbad 2’, we are taking the cinematic experience to a much grander level. Bringing Nawazuddin Siddiqui on board aligns perfectly with that vision. His craft, versatility, and powerful screen presence will significantly elevate the film”.

About ‘Tumbbad 2’ team

‘Tumbbad 2’ is helmed by actor-producer Sohum Shah via Sohum Shah Films, in partnership with Pen Studios under Jayantilal Gada.

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