Mohit Suri has clarified why he won’t be directing ‘Awarapan 2’ now that Vishesh Films has scheduled it for release in cinemas on August 14, 2026. He says he wasn’t actually offered the chance to do the sequel, though he and the people making the film may have both liked to work together, he simply didn’t get a formal offer.
Mohit Suri says he was not offered Awarapan 2
Suri responded to all the talk from fans by saying he was never offered the job. He explained that while he and the filmmakers may have wanted to work together, no official offer was ever made to him.
Suri emphasized how close he is to Hashmi, pointing out they’ve made eight films together. He says Emraan understands him so well that he should be given a role that lives up to that understanding, and not be pushed into anything.
Here are Suri’s key statements on the sequel and his equation with Hashmi:
– I was never actually offered it
– I would work with Emraan at the drop of a hat
– He knows me so well after eight films
– I must give him a role that justifies that bond
A partnership built on hits and shared taste
Suri and Hashmi have been working together for almost twenty years. Suri started his career in Bollywood with ‘Zeher’ in 2005, and Hashmi was the main actor in it.
They’ve been in a number of successful films that people enjoyed, notably ‘Murder 2’, ‘Awarapan’, and ‘Raaz: The Mystery Continues’. Over those eight films, Suri considers Hashmi his first and main actor.
Suri’s take on a viral Emraan Hashmi line
Suri really liked the strong statement in the film ‘The Ba
*ds of Bollywood’ that said all of Bollywood is against Emraan Hashmi. He said the scene was fantastic and that it’s what he has tried to achieve throughout his career.
Suri describes Hashmi as an older brother, and remembers them both growing up with the same films, music and feelings. He thinks that the idea that the whole film industry is on one side and Emraan is on his own is correct.
Awarapan 2: release plan and new team
The original ‘Awarapan’, directed by Suri, came out almost nineteen years ago and has a devoted fanbase. The sequel has a new director, Nitin Kakkar, but Emraan Hashmi is still the star.
Vishesh Films said the film will be out on August t4, 2026 and told people to make sure they have the Independence Day weekend available. Disha Patani has a significant role in the sequel as well, and will create a new feeling around Hashmi’s return to the series.
For those tracking the project, here are the confirmed details so far:
– Director: Nitin Kakkar
– Lead: Emraan Hashmi
– Co-star: Disha Patani
– Release date: August 14, 2026
Why Suri’s absence still matters to fans**
Many people think of Mohit Suri’s dark and emotional style and focus on music when they think of ‘Awarapan’. Because he isn’t involved, people naturally feel a sense of the past and are interested in how the sequel will recapture that atmosphere.
However, Suri’s comments are very supportive. He celebrates Hashmi, respects the new people on the film and says he’s open to working with them in the future. For fans, this means the spirit of the original is still there even as ‘Awarapan 2’ finds its own path.
