“I Have Come a Long Way as an Actor”: Sagar Tugnait Opens Up About His Gunmaaster G9 Journey with Emraan Hashmi

After years of building his presence through films and OTT projects, Sagar Tugnait steps into a significant negative-shaded role in Emraan Hashmi-starrer Gunmaaster G9, calling the experience a special milestone in his acting journey. The actor also opens up about his transformation, working with Emraan Hashmi and the audience response to the film’s trailer.

Mumbai: 11th November 2026, For actor Sagar Tugnait, the journey in front of the camera has been one of patience, persistence and steady growth. From appearing in supporting roles across films and OTT projects to now playing a significant negative-shaded character in Emraan Hashmi-starrer Gunmaaster G9, the actor is witnessing an important milestone in his career. With the film’s trailer now unveiled and generating considerable excitement among audiences, Tugnait is looking forward to his moment on the big screen.

Directed by Aditya Datt, Gunmaaster G9 features Emraan Hashmi, Genelia Deshmukh, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Singh and an ensemble cast. Scheduled to release in theatres on November 27, 2026, the film brings together action, romance, drama and music. Its recently released trailer has attracted an encouraging response, with audiences appreciating its action-packed sequences, music and overall presentation.

For Tugnait, however, the film represents something much more personal. Having started with relatively smaller appearances, he has gradually worked his way towards more substantial screen opportunities. In Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, he appeared as Inmate 1213 alongside Ajay Devgn. He subsequently featured in Citadel: Honey Bunny, Rana Naidu and the sports drama series Glory, building his experience across different formats and genres.

With Gunmaaster G9, audiences get to see another side of the actor. Playing a character with negative shades, Tugnait gets an opportunity to bring his physical presence, screen intensity and dialogue delivery together in a more prominent role. His appearance in the film marks a significant progression from his earlier screen assignments.

Speaking about the experience, an elated Sagar Tugnait said, “This film is extremely special to me because it reflects how far I have come as an actor. I still remember the days when I would be somewhere in the background, hoping to get an opportunity to be seen and recognised. Today, being part of a film like Gunmaaster G9, playing a substantial character and getting the opportunity to deliver dialogues and establish my presence on screen, feels incredibly rewarding. It is a journey I am genuinely proud of. I am happy that people are noticing my work, my screen presence and the effort I have put into my character. I am equally grateful to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this journey.”

Talking about sharing screen space with Emraan Hashmi, he added, “It was a wonderful experience working with Emraan sir. He is a fantastic actor, and being on the same set with him gave me an opportunity to learn and observe so much. I have always believed that every project teaches you something, and this film has been a very special learning experience for me. I am thankful to the director, producers and the entire team for trusting me with this opportunity.”

Beyond his film appearances, Tugnait has also been gaining traction on social media. Videos featuring the actor have travelled across platforms and reached audiences globally, accumulating millions and millions of views. His physique, screen presence and growing popularity have drawn considerable attention, while viewers have also been appreciating his transition towards more substantial acting performances and dialogue-driven roles.

With Gunmaaster G9 marking an important step forward and another film lined up for release next year, Tugnait is looking to build on this momentum. For an actor who has steadily worked his way up, this could be the beginning of a much bigger chapter. As the film prepares to arrive in cinemas on November 27, the spotlight is finally moving towards a performer who has been waiting for his opportunity to shine