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Mohit Suri Denies 'Awarapan 2' Offer, Praises Emraan Hashmi
25 Apr
Summary
- Director Mohit Suri denies being offered 'Awarapan 2' sequel.
- Suri expresses unwavering willingness to collaborate with Emraan Hashmi.
- 'Awarapan 2' is set for an April 2026 release, directed by Nitin Kakkar.
Mohit Suri, the director of the 2007 film 'Awarapan', has stated he was not approached to direct its sequel, 'Awarapan 2'. The film, announced by Vishesh Films for an April 21, 2026 release, will feature Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, with Nitin Kakkar taking over directorial duties.
Suri expressed his continued eagerness to work with Emraan Hashmi, describing their creative bond as profound. He noted that while he could collaborate with Hashmi instantly, he must carefully select roles for him due to their extensive history of eight collaborations. Suri also praised a viral scene from Aryan Khan's 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' featuring Hashmi.
The original 'Awarapan', despite a slow start at the box office, gained cult status over time, with its music by Pritam and Hashmi's performance being highlights. The sequel, 'Awarapan 2', has had its release date shifted, with previous targets of April 3 and April 14, 2026, mentioned. It might potentially clash with Sunny Deol's 'Lahore 1947'.
