Nov 11, 2026 4:17pm IST
‘Gunmaaster G9’ Trailer Review: Emraan Hashmi, Genelia Deshmukh’s Love Story Gets A Bloody Twist As Aparshakti Khurana Turns Menacing
If there is one thing Emraan Hashmi's characters have taught us over the years, it is that love and heartbreak can bring out very different sides of a man. And if the trailer of Gunmaaster G9 is anything to go by, this time around, he is ready to take things to a rather bloody extreme.
The trailer opens with Emraan delivering a dialogue that immediately establishes his character's philosophy: "Pujari apna tilak, miya apna imaan aur hum apne ishq ko sir pe saja ke rakhte hai." It is a striking introduction to a man who wears his love like a badge of honour. But, as the trailer soon reveals, that happiness doesn't last forever. Someone comes along and destroys everything he holds dear, setting the stage for a story that promises romance, heartbreak and plenty of action.
At its heart, Gunmaaster G9 appears to be a love story that takes a violent turn. Emraan and Genelia Deshmukh's characters share a relationship that is given some lovely moments in the trailer. One particularly emotional exchange sees Emraan tell her, "I may not be able to make you laugh, but I won't let anyone make you cry." It is a simple yet heartfelt line that gives us a glimpse into the kind of man he is when he is in love.
The trailer then takes us through happier days of the couple, with the two sharing a warm screen presence. Genelia brings a certain freshness to the proceedings and it will be interesting to see her explore a role that seems to have its fair share of emotional highs and lows. Their chemistry is one of the trailer's more appealing elements, giving the audience a reason to invest in the romance before the action takes over.
And speaking of action, there is plenty waiting around the corner.
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A policeman named Rana introduces Emraan's character as a gangster who has seemingly turned over a new leaf. But Emraan isn't particularly pleased with that introduction. "Don't give the wrong introduction," he tells him, before clarifying that he wasn't always a gangster. He was, in fact, a well-educated man back in the day. This little exchange adds an interesting layer to his character. There is clearly a past that he hasn't quite left behind, and the film looks set to explore what pushed him towards this violent world.
Enter Aparshakti Khurana, who looks downright menacing in the trailer. Moving away from the lighter, more comic roles audiences have often associated him with, the actor appears to be embracing a considerably darker avatar. His presence brings an immediate sense of danger to the story, particularly as it becomes clear that Emraan's character will not hesitate to take on anyone who threatens his love and loved ones. The conflict between the two actors could well be one of the film's biggest attractions.
The trailer also makes no secret of its central promise: when love is threatened, all hell breaks loose. Emraan sums it up rather dramatically with another punchy dialogue: "People shed tears in love, I will shed blood." It is the sort of line that tells you exactly what kind of ride you are signing up for.
Adding to the appeal is the music by Himesh Reshammiya. His voice is very much in full swing through the trailer, particularly during the romantic portions featuring Emraan and Genelia. The music gives the love story an old-school Bollywood flavour, while also providing a contrast to the violence that follows. Given Himesh and Emraan's musical association over the years, there is an added sense of familiarity here.
The film releases in cinemas on November 26.
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