Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, the sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy-drama, is set to release in theatres on August 28, 2026.

The film reunites original cast members Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, alongside Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas and Ravi Kishan in lead roles.

The sequel is directed by Prashant Bhagia, taking over from Dibakar Banerjee, who helmed the original film.

The supporting cast includes Harsh Chhaya, Divya Khossla, Mikail Gandhi, Danish Iqbal, Kiran Juneja, Brijendra Kala, Anusha Lal, Tanya Maniktala, Mrityunjay Pandey and Rajesh Sharma, among others.

The sequel is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under T-Series, in association with Tandav Films.

The original 2006 film, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, followed a middle-class Delhi family’s fight to reclaim their plot of land from a property dealer, and went on to become a cult favourite for its sharp writing and ensemble cast.

The film falls under the comedy-drama genre, continuing the franchise’s blend of family dynamics and social satire that defined the original.

Details of the sequel’s plot have largely been kept under wraps ahead of release, with the makers gradually revealing cast and crew details in the lead-up to the theatrical debut.

The supporting cast includes Harsh Chhaya, Divya Khossla, Mikail Gandhi, Danish Iqbal, Kiran Juneja, Brijendra Kala, Anusha Lal, Tanya Maniktala, Mrityunjay Pandey and Rajesh Sharma, among others.

The sequel is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under T-Series, in association with Tandav Films.

The original 2006 film, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, followed a middle-class Delhi family’s fight to reclaim their plot of land from a property dealer, and went on to become a cult favourite for its sharp writing and ensemble cast.

Anupam Kher’s portrayal of patriarch K.K. Khosla in the original film remains one of the most fondly remembered performances of his career, and his return to the role is a key draw for the sequel.

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Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has crossed Rs 136.25 crore net in India after ten days at the box office.

The film added Rs 8.75 crore on day ten, its second Sunday in theatres, playing across 13,632 shows nationwide.

That marked a 6.1% rise over the previous day’s collection, as the second-weekend numbers held up better than the film’s slower midweek run.

Day nine had brought in Rs 8.25 crore, a 43.5% jump over day eight’s Rs 5.75 crore, taking the nine-day domestic total to Rs 127.50 crore before the latest update.

The film opened to Rs 22 crore on day one and posted its best single-day figure of Rs 33.75 crore on day two, before collections eased through the first week.

Directed as a sequel to the 2007 original, Awarapan 2 has now settled into a steady second-weekend run as it heads into its third week of release.

Trade analysts have pointed to a stronger-than-average second-weekend hold, with day ten collections improving over both day eight and day nine.

Box office figures for recent Bollywood releases are compiled daily from national distributor and exhibitor tracking data by trade portals such as Sacnilk.

The original Awarapan, released in 2007, was directed by Mohit Suri and is remembered as one of the darker psychological thrillers of Emraan Hashmi’s early career.

The film added Rs 8.25 crore on day nine, a 43.5% jump over its day eight collection of Rs 5.75 crore, as audiences returned over the second weekend.

Awarapan 2 is a sequel to the 2007 psychological thriller Awarapan, which also starred Emraan Hashmi and was directed by Mohit Suri.

With its overseas gross added in, the film’s worldwide total stood at close to Rs 181 crore after nine days, according to trade estimates.

The movie opened to Rs 22 crore on day one and saw its best single-day total on day two with Rs 33.75 crore, before a typical mid-week dip.

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Actor Govinda has issued a public notice threatening a possible Rs 100 crore lawsuit against those spreading false information about his marriage.

The notice warns media organisations, digital platforms and content creators against creating or sharing content that is false, defamatory, fabricated or unverified about him or his family.

It specifically flags the circulation of deepfakes and other AI-generated synthetic content, stating that no permission has been granted to use Govinda’s voice, photographs or likeness through such technologies.

The notice states that those found responsible could face court orders involving bank accounts, restrictions on buying or selling property, and passport seizure.

It follows rumours of a court marriage and marital discord involving Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja that circulated on social media in recent days.

The warning comes after Sunita Ahuja’s earlier withdrawal of a divorce petition, after which speculation about the couple’s relationship had continued online.

The warning comes after rumours of marital discord and a court marriage circulated on social media in recent days.

It follows his wife Sunita Ahuja’s earlier withdrawal of a divorce petition, after which speculation about the couple’s relationship continued to circulate online.

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been married since 1987 and have two children, and their relationship has periodically drawn media attention over the years.

The notice cautions media organisations, digital platforms and content creators against creating, publishing or sharing content that is false, defamatory, fabricated or unverified about the actor.

It specifically flags the circulation of photographs, videos, audio recordings, morphed images, deepfakes and other synthetic content generated using artificial intelligence.

The notice states that no permission has been granted to create, manipulate or use Govinda’s voice, photographs, identity or likeness through AI or other digital technologies.

Against individuals found responsible, the notice states Govinda may seek court orders involving bank accounts, restrictions on property transactions, passport seizure and other legal measures.

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