SCOOP: Awarapan 2 locks Independence Day 2026 release; Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam The Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani led Awarapan 2 is among the keenly awaited films of 2026. A sequel to Awarapan, the film has been trending on Book My Show and Instagram as the makers had earlier announced an April 3 release. Since the shoot is still pending, we have exclusively learnt that a new release date of Awarapan 2 is locked. Reliable sources confirm that Awarapan 2 is all set to hit the big screen during the Independence Day 2026 weekend. "Awarapan 2 has shaped up well as a musical intense love story with Emraan Hashmi, and Disha Patani. The makers were considering several release dates, and have finally decided on Independence Day weekend," the source told Bollywood Hungama. Awarapan 2 is presently on floors, and the shoot is expected to be wrapped up by the end of April. Following two months of post-production, the makers are all set to bring it during the festive period of Independence Day. For those unaware, Awarapan has gained a cult status over the years, with songs becoming evergreen for the cinema-going audiences. For the sequel too, the makers have recreated two songs from the original album, and they are said to be among the major highlights. Awarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar. Also Read: REVEALED: Not Emraan Hashmi or Akshay Kumar, this actor plays Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar The Revenge... #Independence_Day #locks_Independence #keenly_awaited #Emraan_Hashmi #Disha_Patani #Awarapan #Hashmi_returns #led_Awarapan #Patani_led #Independence
Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's Bandar locks thatrical release on May 22, 2026 One of 2026’s keenly awaited cinematic releases, Bandar, is all set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on May 22, 2026. Headlined by Bobby Deol, the film brings together a formidable creative team led by director Anurag Kashyap and writers Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. Fresh off his impactful performances in recent years, Bobby Deol takes on the lead in this intense drama that is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and backed by Zee Studios. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saffron Magicworks (@saffronmagicworks) Bandar is helmed by Anurag Kashyap, celebrated for his bold and uncompromising storytelling, with cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday standing as testimony to his distinctive cinematic voice. It has been penned by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, the writers behind acclaimed projects such as Pataal Lok, Kohrra and Udta Punjab. Sudip Sharma recently also directed Kohrra 2, which has received rave reviews. Bandar has already created significant international buzz after premiering at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Special Presentation category. Critics at TIFF hailed it as “hard-hitting, unflinching, and deeply impactful,” firmly establishing it as one of the festival’s most discussed and standout entries. The ensemble cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, ... #Abhishek_Banerjee #Anurag_Kashyap #Bobby_Deol #Sudip_Sharma #thatrical_release #locks_thatrical #keenly_awaited #cinemas_worldwide #Kashyap_Bandar #Deol
