Are Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' and Aksha Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' pushed due to Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2'? Deets inside

‘Dhurandhar’ is shaking up Hindi cinema, as the film's massive success is resulting in the changes of many films' release dates. The first film to shift its release date was ‘Ikkis’, which will now release on Jan 1, 2026. Moreover, films, namely ‘Love & War,’ ‘Alpha,’ and others, got pushed back to skip clashing with ‘Dhurandhar Part 2’ on March 19, 2026. Reportedly, Emraan Hashmi's ‘Awarapan 2’ and Akshay Kumar's ‘Bhooth Bangla’ may also get delayed soon too.

‘Bhooth Bangla' postponement details

According to Movies Talkies, Akshay’s horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla,’‘Alpha,’ originally slated for an April 2 release, has been postponed to avoid the box office clash with ‘Dhurandhar Part 2’ and also Yash's ‘Toxic.’ The release of Emraan’s ‘Awarapan 2,’ which was scheduled to release on April 3, is also likely to be postponed. The makers are evaluating alternative dates to ensure adequate space at the box office, especially given its strong recall value and emotional connection with the audience.

‘Awarapan 2’ overview

‘Awarapan 2’ is the sequel to the 2007 film, starring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi, directed by Nitin Kakkar. The movie mixes emotional action and drama with new fights and tough characters, focusing on strong acting and exciting scenes. Though the story is kept secret, it promises a good thriller about sacrifice and freedom in Vishesh Films' style.

‘Bhooth Bangla’ plot highlights

‘Bhooth Bangla,’ an eagerly awaited Hindi horror-comedy, stars Akshay Kumar under Priyadarshan's direction, bringing back Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. The storyline centers on claiming a spooky old mansion named Acharya Niwas and battling a dark spirit linked to witchcraft across eras from the 1950s to now. It mixes thrills with comedy, rooted in folk tales and funny moments.