Actor Emraan Hashmi has revealed that his upcoming film 'Gunmaaster G9', set to release in cinemas on 27 November 2026, pushed him into physically demanding territory unlike anything in his earlier career, with intensive preparation in martial arts, gun shooting, and stunt choreography. The film's trailer was unveiled on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, promising a large-scale action entertainer blending combat, romance, and humour.

Hashmi's new action avatar

Speaking about the preparation process, Hashmi explained that the role required a qualitative leap from his previous work. 'I'm known for playing characters who have often found themselves in dangerous situations, but Gunmaaster G9 takes that to another level. This time, I am not just reacting to the danger; I am right in the middle of the action,' he said. He added that the hand-to-hand combat, gun sequences, and stunts 'demanded a different kind of preparation,' and that he wanted audiences to 'see a side of me they hadn't seen before.'

Notably, Hashmi — best known for romantic thrillers — has rarely fronted a film where the action grammar is rooted in physical combat choreography. His participation in an intensive martial arts training programme ahead of the shoot marks a visible pivot in how he is being positioned by his producers.

Cast and what they said

Genelia Deshmukh, who pairs with Hashmi on screen for the first time, described the film's broad commercial appeal. 'What I enjoyed about 'Gunmaaster G9' is that it doesn't restrict itself to one mood. There's action, but there's also romance, humour, music and emotion,' she said, noting that the trailer is 'only a glimpse of the world we've created.'

Actor Aparshakti Khurana emphasised the film's theatrical appeal. 'It has the kind of larger-than-life moments that audiences enjoy watching together in a theatre, and I think that's where its appeal lies,' he said, describing the ensemble as 'a very entertaining mix of characters and situations.'

Scale and production ambition

Producer Deepak Mukut said the film was deliberately mounted as a big-screen property. 'We wanted to mount 'Gunmaaster G9' as a big-screen entertainer, and that meant backing the action with the scale it demanded. From the action sequences to the locations and the overall production, the intention was to give audiences something they would want to experience in a cinema hall,' he said.

The film is directed by Aditya Datt and produced by Deepak Mukut, Hunar Mukut, and Sangeeta Ahir, under the banner of Soham Rockstar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. The ensemble cast also includes Abhishek Singh alongside Hashmi, Deshmukh, and Khurana.

Release and what to expect

With its 27 November 2026 theatrical release date approaching, 'Gunmaaster G9' enters a competitive late-year window that typically sees studios position large-scale entertainers for maximum footfall. Whether Hashmi's reinvented action persona translates into box-office traction will be closely watched by the industry.