'Awarapan 2' trailer out: Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit in a darker tale of revenge and redemption
Mumbai, August 6
The official trailer of 'Awarapan 2' was released on Thursday, offering the first full glimpse of Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original film became a cult favourite.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Films, the sequel is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
The trailer presents a darker, vengeance-driven chapter for Shivam Pandit. According to the official synopsis, the story follows Shivam after his resurrection at a Buddhist monastery as he attempts to balance redemption, love and a return to the crime world.
The trailer marks Emraan Hashmi's return to one of his most memorable screen characters.
The makers describe his comeback by stating, "Shivam Pandit is back! Nineteen years after he first broke hearts and took on the world, he returns carrying more pain, more rage, and a purpose that cannot be stopped."
Alongside Hashmi, the sequel introduces Disha Patani in an action-heavy role as Zara, while veteran actor Shabana Azmi plays the film's antagonist, Nafisa.
The supporting cast includes Puran Gabbi as Zorawar, Anirudh Rawal as Sikandar, Surendar Vicky as Jaideep, Vijayant Kohli as Mehmood and Atul Kumar as Samarth.
Describing the film's tone, the makers said, "Dark, intense and relentlessly cinematic, the trailer plunges straight into Shivam's world, a world of vengeance, redemption and consequences that cannot be outrun. The action is visceral, the emotion is raw, and the music is exactly what the Awarapan universe demands," in a press statement.
Music continues to remain a key element of the franchise. The soundtrack has been composed by Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Malik, Ankit Sachdev and Wasif Ahmad, with lyrics by Sayeed Qadri, Rashmi Virag, Akhil Sachdeva and Sachin Singh Chandel. Songs including Ve Junoon, Yeh Awarapan and Toh Phir Aao have already been released ahead of the film.
The trailer also features 'Tera Mera Rishta', composed by Mithoon and sung by Saaj Bhatt and Subodhh Sharma.
The makers said the track "runs through the trailer like a second pulse, turning every action sequence into something that hits closer to the heart than the gut," in a press statement.
Written by Bilal Siddiqui, 'Awarapan 2' is presented by Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Films and produced by Vishesh Bhatt.
The film will release in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026, with Pen Marudhar handling the All India theatrical distribution.
Ahead of the sequel's release, the original 'Awarapan' (2007) returned to theatres on July 31, 2026, revisiting the cult classic for audiences as anticipation builds for Shivam Pandit's next chapter.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I love how they're bringing back the same emotional weight. Shabana Azmi as the antagonist? Now that's serious acting power! This isn't just a masala film, it looks like a proper character-driven revenge saga. The monastery angle adds a spiritual depth that the original didn't have. Curious to see how it all unfolds.
Honest opinion: the trailer looks grand, but will it match the raw simplicity of the original? Emraan was at his peak in 2007. Now with all this VFX and choreographed action, I hope the soul of the film isn't lost. The music sounds solid though, and "Tera Mera Rishta" is already on loop in my car. 🚗
Nineteen years later, Shivam Pandit is back! 💔 The original was such a heartbreak story, and now it's a full-on action revenge tale. I'm glad they kept the music element strong—Ve Junoon sounds like a proper banger. Also, huge respect for casting Shabana ji; she always elevates every frame she's in.
As someone who discovered the original Awarapan on streaming recently, I'm genuinely excited for this sequel. Emraan Hashmi has this unique brooding presence that works so well for this genre. The trailer's darker tone plus the Buddhist monastery setting gives it a John Wick meets Bollywood vibe. Count me in for the theatrical release!
The way they're re-releasing the original before the sequel is smart, but it's
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