Akshaye Khanna vs Nawazuddin Siddiqui for Tumbbad 2 villain role? Here’s what we know
Tumbbad 2 has been officially confirmed by actor-producer Sohum Shah following the massive success of the film's 2024 re-release. A report now shared an update on the Tumbbad 2 villain.
Last Updated: 07.09 PM, Feb 16, 2026
Ever since the Tumbbad sequel was officially announced after the film’s successful 2024 re-release, the excitement around the project has only continued to grow. The latest buzz suggests that the team is looking to rope in a powerful new face as the villain, with Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui emerging as top contenders.
Who is going to play villain in Tumbbad 2?
As per a Zoom report, the makers of Tumbbad 2 are in discussions with either Akshaye Khanna or Nawazuddin Siddiqui to take on the negative lead. The makers are in search of a powerful antagonist to anchor the sequel’s conflict.
The report further mentioned that Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are being considered for the negative lead. The story centres on a powerful villain, with the team keen to cast an actor who can combine intensity with emotional nuance and match Sohum Shah’s commanding performance.
More about Tumbbad 2
Tumbbad 2 is an upcoming horror sequel announced by Sohum Shah, following the immense success of the 2018 cult classic. It aims to expand the universe of the cursed deity Hastar with a high-budget production. The sequel promises to explore the thematic consequences of greed on a larger scale.
The sequel is being developed by Sohum Shah with PEN Studios. It is confirmed to be a high-budget, ambitious project. Tumbbad 2 is expected to pick up following the events of the first film, exploring the aftermath of Pandurang’s escape and the potential "wrath of Hastar." The narrative will likely focus on the consequences of the characters' play with the divine, cursed entity of prosperity.
What is the plot of Tumbbad?
Tumbbad (2018) is a critically acclaimed Indian Gothic horror-folk fable, directed by Rahi Anil Barve and Adesh Prasad, that explores the consequences of insatiable greed through three generations.
The plot centres on Vinayak Rao (Sohum Shah) in a rain-soaked, cursed Maharashtrian village, where he seeks to steal gold from the goddess of prosperity's forgotten, demonic firstborn son, Hastar.
Tumbbad FAQs
Q: Is Tumbbad Part 2 happening?
A: Yes. Following the successful 2024 re-release of Tumbbad, the makers announced Tumbbad 2, which is now considered among the most ambitious upcoming projects.
Q: Is Tumbbad a hit or a flop?
A: Despite a disappointing box-office performance in 2018, where it failed to recoup its budget, Tumbbad steadily earned cult acclaim in the years that followed. Strong word of mouth and OTT viewership revived interest in the film, and its re-release in 2024 transformed it into a box-office success, surpassing its original theatrical collections.
Q: Where to watch Tumbbad online?
A: Sohum Shah's Tumbbad is streaming on Prime Video. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch it with a top-up option.