the much awaited sequel vagrancy 2 Now expected to release in theaters in May or June 2026, producer Mukesh Bhatt has dismissed reports, clarifying that the change in date was driven by competition from other major releases such as. Dhurandhar 2 And toxic, vagrancy 2Follow-up to the 2007 action-romance drama Awarapan It was widely reported that the Emraan Hashmi starrer film was pushed from its initial April slot amid a congested release calendar. However, Bhatt said the postponement is rooted in production realities rather than strategic box office procrastination.
Mukesh Bhatt clarifies that there is no change in the date of Dhurandhar 2, Awarapan 2 due to toxic competition
“Release date vagrancy 2 It has been shifted to May or June because Emraan Hashmi met with an accident during the shooting of the film and had to undergo surgery. As a result, he is not allowed to take action for 45 days. Hence, all the action sequences will be screened later,” Bhatt told PTI, underlining that the delay is related to the actor’s recovery and the remaining shooting schedule. He said, “I am not afraid Dhurandhar 2 And toxic“He said.
According to Bhatt, only one schedule – about 20 days of shooting in Malaysia – remains before the film is completed. The remaining portion of the work, which includes major action sequences, is expected to begin after Emraan Hashmi’s medical rest period ends.
Original AwarapanDirected by Mohit Suri, it gained popularity due to its intense story and Emraan Hashmi’s performance. The sequel reunites Hashmi with director Nitin Kakkar and writer Bilal Siddiqui, and reportedly stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in the lead roles.
