The 2026 Bollywood calendar is shaping up to be a big year for fans of franchises and long-awaited sequels. From a star-studded Cocktail 2, featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon,
to Emraan Hashmi returning with an Awarapan sequel after over 18 years, the upcoming lineup has fans excited. For moviegoers, this year promises the return of familiar favourites in a big way. Let’s take a look at some sequels fans cannot wait for!
Cocktail 2
Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania, is set to release on June 19, 2026, featuring a fresh cast led by Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon. The original Cocktail, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, was a major hit when it released in 2012, and fans are hoping the sequel lives up to the original!
Awarapan 2
Arriving during the Independence Day 2026 window, this sequel sees Emraan Hashmi reprise one of his most beloved roles. The film is being framed as an intense musical tragedy that stays true to the “Awarapan” legacy of soulful music and gritty storytelling. Fans are eagerly awaiting a soundtrack that can live up to the massive cult status of the first film’s melodies. With nearly 18 years since the 2007 release of Awarapan, excitement for the sequel is at an all-time high.
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
Nearly twenty years after the original became a late-blooming hit, the Khosla family returns on August 28, 2026. Anupam Kher and Boman Irani are back to lead this social satire, which reportedly tackles new-age property scams and middle-class hurdles just like the first instalment! The cast also includes Parvinn Dabass, Tara Sharma and Ranvir Shorey.
Drishyam 3
Ajay Devgn returns as the calculated Vijay Salgaonkar, facing his most dangerous challenge yet as the police close in on his past secrets. This instalment is widely expected to be the final, high-stakes conclusion to the family’s survival saga. Maintaining the tradition of the “October 2nd” narrative, the third chapter of this suspense powerhouse is slated for October 2, 2026.
Dhamaal 4
The iconic ensemble of Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi returns for more chaotic comedy on July 3, 2026. This fourth entry aims to double down on the slapstick humour and adventures that made the franchise a household name. With new additions like Ravi Kishan, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and others, the movie promises to be a full-on entertainer.
