Mukesh Bhatt: Awarapan 2 Delay Due to Emraan Hashmi's Injury, Not Box Office Clash

• Mukesh Bhatt clarified that "Awarapan 2" delay is due to Emraan Hashmi's injury, not to avoid "Dhurandhar 2" or "Toxic."
• Emraan Hashmi sustained an injury during filming, requiring surgery and a 45-day ban on action sequences.
• The film's release is now shifted from April to May or June 2026, with only a 20-day shoot schedule remaining in Malaysia.
• Nitin Kakkar directs the sequel, written by Bilal Siddiqui, with Emraan Hashmi reprising his role.
• "Dhurandhar" has earned over Rs 840 crore in India, while "Toxic" starring Yash is a highly anticipated 2026 release.

Why It Matters: Awarapan 2's delay is solely due to Emraan Hashmi's injury, not fear of box office competition.