Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Aanand L Rai Reveals Reason for Not Producing Tumbbad 2
Tumbbad is a horror-thriller film that was released in 2018 and became a cult classic.
The film's director, Aanand L Rai, is not producing the prequel, Tumbbad 2, because he has different creative visions.
The prequel will star Sohum Shah, Alia Bhatt, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Fans were expecting Rai to continue his involvement, but he chose not to be part of the new project.
Tumbbad, a horror-thriller film, was released in 2018 and became a cult classic.
Aanand L Rai, the director of the first film, is not producing the prequel, Tumbbad 2.
Rai revealed that he has different creative visions and chose not to be involved.
Tumbbad 2 will star Sohum Shah, Alia Bhatt, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Fans expected Rai to continue his involvement due to his success with the first film.
- Who
- Aanand L Rai, Sohum Shah, Alia Bhatt, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- What
- Tumbbad 2 prequel
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Aanand L Rai has different creative visions and chose not to produce Tumbbad 2.
Producer's Perspective
Fan Expectations
Creative Differences
Producer's Perspective
Aanand L Rai has different creative visions for future projects and chose not to be involved in Tumbbad 2.
Fan Expectations
Fans expected Rai to continue his involvement due to his success with the first film.
- Original Release Year
- 2018
- Director
- Rahi Anil Barve
- Lead Actor
- Sohum Shah
- New Cast Members
- Alia Bhatt, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Film Type
- Horror-Thriller