Awarapan 2, featuring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, was announced by Vihesh Films for release on April 14, 2026, after a delay from its original date of April 3, 2026. Despite the excitement surrounding the sequel, director Mohit Suri disclosed in an interview with NDTV that he was never offered the chance to direct the film. He expressed a willingness to work with Hashmi again, citing their long-standing collaboration on eight films, but noted the challenge of assigning him a role. The original Awarapan, released in 2007, initially struggled at the box office but has since gained a cult following, largely due to its memorable soundtrack by Pritam. The sequel will be directed by Nitin Kakkar, marking a new direction for the franchise. Suri and Hashmi share a close relationship, having collaborated on several successful projects, including Kalyug and Murder 2.