Awarapan 2 pushed to May–June 2026; Mukesh Bhatt cites Emraan Hashmi’s recovery
Producer Mukesh Bhatt has clarified that the much-awaited Awarapan 2 is now expected to arrive in cinemas in May or June 2026 — and the delay isn’t about dodging other big releases. Bhatt told PTI the shift from an earlier April slot stems from production realities after lead actor Emraan Hashmi suffered an on-set accident and required surgery.
What Bhatt said
Explaining the change, Bhatt confirmed that Emraan has been advised to avoid action for about 45 days while he recovers. “I’m not scared of Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic, ” Bhatt said, stressing the postponement is linked purely to the actor’s medical rest period and the remaining shoot schedule.
How much is left to shoot?
- Bhatt says only one schedule remains — roughly 20 days of shooting in Malaysia.
- That final block will include the key action sequences, which must wait until Emraan is cleared to return to stunt work.
- Once the remaining schedule is completed, the team will move into post-production ahead of the May–June release window.
Why fans are excited
The original Awarapan (2007), directed by Mohit Suri, earned a strong cult following thanks to its intense storyline and Emraan Hashmi’s performance. The sequel reunites Hashmi with director Nitin Kakkar and writer Bilal Siddiqui, and is reported to feature Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in prominent roles — a combination that has raised expectations for both drama and action.
What to expect next
- Official confirmation of the final release date should follow once Emraan completes his medical rest and the Malaysia schedule is locked.
- Teasers or an updated trailer may be timed closer to the new release window to keep momentum with fans.
- Given the remaining action work, audiences can still expect some high-octane sequences alongside the emotional core that made the first film a standout.
Bottom line
Mukesh Bhatt wants to be clear: the Awarapan 2 delay is about health and logistics, not box-office strategy. Fans will have to wait a little longer, but the team is aiming to finish the remaining shoot soon and bring the sequel to theatres in May or June 2026.
