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Alia Bhatt poses with Tumbbad's Hastar mask for Halloween

Her post has fans speculating about Tumbbad 2, the sequel being produced by Sohum Shah Films.

By idly desk, from 3 reports

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Key facts

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  • Alia Bhatt shared a Halloween photo wearing the Hastar mask from the 2018 film Tumbbad.
  • The post used the hashtag #HastarForHalloween and captioned it "Happy Halloween".
  • Fans linked the post to the upcoming sequel, Tumbbad 2, which Sohum Shah is set to headline.

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What's new

Alia Bhatt posted a picture of herself with the Hastar mask from Tumbbad to mark Halloween. She captioned it "Happy Halloween" and added the hashtag #HastarForHalloween. Fans quickly tied the post to the buzz around Tumbbad 2.

Why it matters

For Indian film fans, the post is a sign that the 2018 horror film still has a loyal following. Tumbbad returned to theatres in 2024 and did well at the box office. The sequel is being made by Sohum Shah Films, and Shah is expected to return as the lead.

What others say

Bollywood Hungama reported that the sequel is expected to move beyond Vinayak Rao's hunt for gold. According to the report, it may explore immortality and ancient supernatural forces, with a larger cast and scale. Indulge Express and Filmibeat covered the post mainly as a fan-excitement story.

What we don't know yet

The sources do not give a release date for Tumbbad 2. They also do not confirm the sequel's plot or full cast. The details about the story come from reports and have not been officially announced.

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