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Awarapan 2 Pushed to May–June 2026 as Emraan Hashmi Recovers From On‑Set Injury

The producer cites a surgery-related action hold that leaves only a 20‑day Malaysia shoot remaining.

Overview

  • Producer Mukesh Bhatt says the sequel is shifting from an April slot to a May or June 2026 release after Emraan Hashmi’s operation.
  • Hashmi is restricted from performing action for 45 days, so the remaining set pieces will be completed once he is cleared.
  • About 20 days of filming in Malaysia are left to wrap the movie, primarily focused on action sequences.
  • Bhatt denies the delay is to avoid Dhurandhar 2 or Toxic, insisting competition did not drive the change.
  • The film is directed by Nitin Kakkar from a script by Bilal Siddiqui, with roles for Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi reported as the team underscores the original’s strong fanbase.