Emraan Hashmi is set to introduce audiences to a new action avatar with Gunmaaster G9, whose official trailer will be unveiled on November 11, 2026. Directed by Aditya Datt, the film brings Hashmi, the filmmaker and music composer Himesh Reshammiya together after 21 years, following their collaboration on Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005). The trailer has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and has a runtime of 2 minutes and 40 seconds. The makers are also taking the launch beyond the usual Mumbai promotional circuit, with a special event planned at City Pride multiplex in Pune.
One of the key talking points surrounding Gunmaaster G9 is the reunion of Hashmi, Datt and Reshammiya. The three previously worked together on Aashiq Banaya Aapne, the 2005 romantic thriller remembered for its music and its contribution to Hashmi’s early career. Their return together after more than two decades creates a connection with that earlier collaboration, although the new film takes them into a different genre.
This time, the team is exploring a combination of action, romance and music. Rather than another romantic thriller, Gunmaaster G9 follows a character whose ordinary life takes a violent turn, placing him in circumstances far removed from his previous existence.
The makers have chosen City Pride multiplex in Kothrud, Pune, as the venue for the trailer launch, giving the event a different setting from the usual Mumbai-based promotional gatherings. The decision is reportedly linked to Hashmi’s strong fan following in the city. The entire team is expected to attend, offering local audiences an opportunity to celebrate the film alongside its cast and crew.
The trailer’s adult certification also provides an indication of the film’s intended tone. With a runtime of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, the November 11 release is expected to offer a closer look at the characters and the conflict driving the story.
In Gunmaaster G9, Hashmi plays Eshwar, a dairy farmer and devoted follower of Lord Shiva. His otherwise simple life takes a violent turn when he finds himself fighting against the underworld to protect the woman he loves. The character places an ordinary man in an increasingly dangerous situation, giving Hashmi an opportunity to explore a different side of his screen persona.
The film also marks the first on-screen pairing of Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh, who plays Aarti. Their combination brings a new romantic pairing to the film, while Aparshakti Khurana takes on the antagonist’s role. His character is described as having grey shades and a tragic backstory. Abhishek Singh also features in an important role.
The film’s title carries a reference to an earlier chapter of Hindi action cinema. Gunmaster G9 was the famous spy identity associated with Mithun Chakraborty in the 1979 film Surakksha and its 1981 sequel Wardat. The new film draws inspiration from that familiar name, paying tribute to a character that became part of Hindi cinema’s popular spy-action history.
However, director Aditya Datt has clarified that the new film is not a direct continuation of the earlier character’s story. Instead, the title serves as a tribute while introducing audiences to a different character and narrative. The connection is therefore rooted in the legacy of the earlier films rather than a continuation of their storyline.
With its trailer scheduled for November 11, Gunmaaster G9 is preparing to give audiences a closer look at Hashmi’s action-driven role and the story surrounding Eshwar. The reunion with Datt and Reshammiya adds another point of interest, particularly for viewers familiar with their earlier collaboration on Aashiq Banaya Aapne. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 27, 2026.