Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit is meaner, sharper, and scarred in 'Awarapan 2' trailer
Mumbai, Aug 6
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is returning to the portrayal of his iconic character of Shivam Pandit from the cult-classic 'Awarapan'. The makers of 'Awarapan 2' unveiled the film's trailer on Thursday, and it answers the questions of an entire generation that has grown up on 'Awarapan'.
This time Shivam carries more pain, more rage, and a purpose that cannot be stopped. The trailer is intensely dark for the Bollywood palette, and relentlessly cinematic, and showcases Shivam's world, a world of vengeance, redemption.
The lead character has aged, and is naturally scarred, as he bears the weight of everything the first film left unresolved. It is a performance that reminds you why this character has endured for two decades. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Disha Patani, Puran Gabbi, Anirudh Rawal, Surendar Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar.
Disha steps into this world as Zara, bringing a new emotional dimension the franchise hasn't seen before. Shabana Azmi as Nafisa commands every frame she's in. The action is visceral, the emotion is raw, and the music is exactly what the Awarapan universe demands.
The musical identity of 'Awarapan 2' is as layered as its story. The album is composed by Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Malik, Ankit Sachdev and Wasif Ahmad, with lyrics furnished by Sayeed Qadri, Rashmi Virag, Akhil Sachdeva and Sachin Singh Chandel.
At the heart of it is Tera Mera Rishta, composed by Mithoon, sung by Saaj Bhatt and Subodhh Sharma which runs through the trailer.
Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Films present Awarapan 2, produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui. Awarapan 2 releases in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026. All India theatrical distribution by Pen Marudhar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The original Awarapan was one of those films that stayed with you long after the credits rolled. The trailer looks promising, but I'm a bit cautious about sequels to cult classics. That said, Emraan's transformation into a scarred, vengeful Shivam is compelling. And Shabana Azmi in the cast? That's a stamp of quality right there. Tera Mera Rishta still gives me chills. 😢
Bhai, the trailer dekh ke goosebumps aa gaye! Emraan Hashmi is one of the most underrated actors in Bollywood. The action looks visceral, the emotional depth is there, and that music—Mithoon never disappoints. This is going to be a proper masala entertainer with substance. Bookings will start soon, I'm already ready! 💪
I appreciate the darker tone—it feels like the makers respect the original's legacy. Disha Patani as Zara seems like an interesting addition, though I hope her character isn't just a love interest. Shabana Azmi as Nafisa is genius casting. Let's hope the story matches the trailer's promise. A sequel after 20 years is a bold move, but Vishesh Films usually gets it right.
A little skeptical about remakes/sequels honestly. The original Awarapan had a certain raw soul—it wasn't just about the action, it was about Shivam's internal conflict. The trailer looks very 'polished' and 'cinematic' with big sets and explosions. I hope they don't lose the emotional core in the spectacle. Let's see. 🤞
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