The film ‘Awarapan’ won the hearts of the audience 18 years ago, and now Emraan Hashmi is going to return to the same character once again in its sequel. Initially fans were waiting for the release of the film in April 2026, but now they will have to be a little more patient. Now this film is expected to be released in theaters in May or June.

After the release date was postponed, the discussion intensified that the makers have taken this decision to avoid box office clash with big films like ‘Toxic’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’. However, the film’s producer Mukesh Bhatt clarified that the real reason for the delay is something else and this decision has been taken purely for personal reasons.

Mukesh Bhatt revealed
While talking to PTI, Mukesh Bhatt revealed that Emraan Hashmi had an accident during the shooting, due to which he had to undergo surgery. Bhatt said, “The doctors have forbidden him from doing any action scene for 45 days.” He also said that the remaining high-octane sequences of the film will be shot only after Emraan’s complete recovery.

As far as box office competition is concerned, Mukesh Bhatt seemed completely unconcerned. He said bluntly, ‘I have no fear of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and ‘Toxic’. According to the makers, only 20 days of shooting are left for the film, which is to be held in Malaysia. The shooting will be completed as soon as Emraan Hashmi gets medical clearance.

There will be no dearth of entertainment for cinema lovers next year. Many films are going to be released in the month of January to April. The names of many great films including Sunny Deol’s Border 2 to Rani Mukherjee’s Mardaani 3 are included in this list.

These action films will create chaos in theaters next year

1. Border 2
Fans are eagerly waiting for Sunny Deol’s patriotic action film. There has been a buzz about this film since its announcement. Also, knowing about the strong star cast, the hype about the film is also increasing among the fans.

Apart from Sunny Deol, many stars including Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa will be seen in this film. Keeping Republic Day in mind, the film will be released on 23 January.

2. O Romeo
Next year, this action packed thriller film will be released during Valentine’s Week. The special thing is that Shahad Kapoor, Trupti Dimri, Randeep Hooda and Nana Patekar are going to work together for the first time through this film.

Along with the emotional narrative, you can also enjoy high level action and drama in this film. This film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj will be released on 13 February.

3. Mardaani 3
Rani Mukherjee is going to make a comeback in theaters through this film in full action mode. The actress has declared ‘Mardaani’ a hit franchise with her amazing stunts and tremendous power packed performance. The actress also presented amazing action sequences to the audience in the first two parts of this franchise. Now in a completely new avatar, Haseena will create havoc in theaters with this film on 27th February.

4. Wanderlust 2
This cult classic film of Mohit Suri was released in 2007 in which many stars along with Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Sharan and Ashutosh Rana played lead roles. At that time the film failed at the box office but years later it got the love and recognition it deserves.

Now the makers have finally announced ‘Awarapan 2’ in which Emraan Hashmi will return in the role of Shivam Pandit. Along with intense drama, high voltage action will also be seen in this film. This action romantic film will hit the theaters on April 3.

5. Alpha
After ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Jigra’, Alia Bhatt will once again play the role of a strong female lead in ‘Alpha’. Alia Bhatt will be seen in the character of a secret agent for the first time in this YRF spy verse. Sharvari Wagh is also going to support him in this film and both the beauties will wreak havoc in the theaters in full action mode. Let us tell you, this film will be released on 17th April.