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Alia Bhatt casting developments

Overview

In June 2026, director Nag Ashwin and a franchise spokesperson denied rumors that Alia Bhatt would replace Deepika Padukone in the sequel to the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, clarifying that no official casting decision had been made for the central Sumathi character.

By mid-July 2026, Bhatt’s involvement in the horror-fantasy sequel Tumbbad 2 was officially confirmed. Announced by co-star Sohum Shah, the project features Bhatt alongside Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui under director Adesh Prasad. Produced by Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios, the film is slated for a December 3, 2027 release. The production reportedly carries a budget of nearly ₹100 crore and utilizes a large set in Mumbai.

In August 2026, further details regarding Bhatt's upcoming slate revealed she is also set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama Love And War. Starring alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Entities

Sanjay Leela Bhansali · Vicky Kaushal · Alia Bhatt · Sohum Shah · Ranbir Kapoor

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Alia Bhatt to star in Tumbbad 2 and Love And War

    Alia Bhatt will star in 'Tumbbad 2' with Sohum Shah and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love And War' with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, both set for release in 2027.

  2. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Alia Bhatt joins horror sequel 'Tumbbad 2' slated for Dec 3 2027

    Alia Bhatt has been confirmed for a pivotal role in the horror sequel Tumbbad 2, joining Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui; the film, directed by Adesh Prasad, releases Dec 3 2027.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Kalki 2898 AD sequel casting rumours link Alia Bhatt to Deepika Padukone’s role

    Speculation that Alia Bhatt will replace Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD sequel remains unconfirmed; the director calls it rumor and a spokesperson denies any truth to the casting claims.

Sources

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