EXCLUSIVE: Deepak Mukut eyes Dussehra release for Emraan Hashmi’s Gunmaaster G9; reveals The Bhootnii suffered due to screen-sharing issues: “PVR INOX Pictures distributed Raid 2; it got priority…” After a rocking special appearance in The Ba***ds Of Bollywood (2025), Emraan Hashmi is expected to give fans a treat with Gunmaaster G9, co-starring Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana. The film reunites him with director Aditya Datt after 20 years. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer Deepak Mukut opened up on the release plans. Deepak Mukut confessed, “We are looking at releasing in the Dussehra week, on October 16. There’s no other release scheduled for the next three weeks, which would give us an advantage. We are also looking at bringing our film to cinemas on October 9. Drishyam 2 will release on October 2, but that’s okay. Mine is an action masala film, while Drishyam is in a different zone. Our target audience is the youth and those who loved the OG Emraan avatar of the mid-2000s. The youngsters who loved Emraan then are now in their 40s or 50s. That is our audience. At the same time, our film will appeal to the youngsters as well. My son is 20 and even he listens to the old songs of Emraan. ”Deepak Mukut is clear that he wants to be extra careful in choosing the release date after his bad experience last year, “My last film, The Bhootnii, clashed with Raid 2. Since PVR Inox was the distributor of Raid 2, it got priority, while my film... #Emraan_Hashmi #Hashmi #Genelia_Deshmukh #Aparshakti_Khurana #Deepak_Mukut #co-starring_Genelia #Pictures_distributed #Gunmaaster #INOX_Pictures #Mukut_eyes

Awarapan 2 locked for August 14, 2026 release; Emraan Hashmi reunites with Vishesh Bhatt Vishesh Bhatt has officially announced the release date of Awarapan 2, confirming that the sequel will arrive in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026. The film marks a reunion between Bhatt and Emraan Hashmi, reviving a story that has retained a strong following over the years. The announcement was shared on social media by Bhatt, Hashmi, and Disha Patani, offering a first glimpse into the film’s world while locking in its release date. Positioned as an action drama, Awarapan 2 is described as a story centred on themes of love, loss, and redemption. Speaking about returning to the franchise, Vishesh Bhatt highlighted the scale and emotional core of the project. “Awarapan is an emotion so large that it's meant for the big screen,” he said. He added that while the film features expansive settings and large-scale sequences, it remains rooted in “layered storytelling with powerful characters and rich music. ” Commenting on Hashmi’s involvement, Bhatt said, “Emraan felt the angst of Shivam so deeply that he stepped into character in a heartbeat. ” He also noted that Disha Patani’s addition brings a fresh dynamic to the sequel, saying, “With Disha joining us, the world of the film opened up to new possibilities. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vishesh Films (@visheshfilms) The film is directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui. It is currently in the... #release_date #August #officially_announced #Bhatt #cinemas_worldwide #Emraan_Hashmi #Vishesh_Bhatt #Hashmi_reunites #Bhatt_Vishesh #Hashmi
