Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- The Independence Day 2026 weekend is already shaping up to be one of Bollywood's most exciting battlegrounds. On one side is Emraan Hashmi returning to one of his most-loved films with Awarapan 2. On the other is Sunny Deol stepping into a patriotic period drama with Lahore 1947.

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The makers of Awarapan 2 have officially locked August 14, 2026, for the film's theatrical release, positioning it perfectly for the long Independence Day holiday weekend. The sequel arrives nearly two decades after the original cult favourite and is expected to tap into nostalgia, music, action, and emotion in equal measure.

Fans have been wait...