The teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’ has been released, in which Emraan Hashmi is once again seen in the role of Shivam Pandit. After the tremendous response from fans, Imran has thanked everyone by sharing an emotional note. The film will be released in 2026.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [भारत]July 1 (ANI): The teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’ brings back memories of the 2007 cult film. Fans are welcoming the return of Emraan Hashmi’s character Shivam Pandit. Soon after the teaser was released, social media was flooded with reactions from fans who said they were excited to see the story take off after almost two decades.
Emraan Hashmi’s post on fans’ reaction
After seeing this amazing response, Emraan Hashmi took to Instagram on Tuesday to thank fans for their love and support. Sharing a collage of his looks in the original ‘Awarapan’ and the sequel, the actor explained what the film and the character mean to him. In his note, Emraan wrote, “Awarapan has not been just a film for me: it has been like carrying Shivam with me for 19 years, wherever I went.” Thanking fans for supporting the film over the years, she added, “Thank you for cheering for it, for giving this grand and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everyone who has joined this journey. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of it all. #Awarapan2.”
What is special in the teaser?
The one minute and forty-five second teaser begins with Emraan Hashmi riding a bike, in which his character says, “Some people’s stories don’t end as they wish, their story is written for others.” The teaser also shows her paying homage to Alia Hamid, the character played by Shriya Saran in the 2007 film. As a new version of the popular song ‘To Phir Aao’ plays in the background, Emraan’s character says, “Dard se purana rishta hai mera.” Fans also get a glimpse of actresses Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and other members of the cast.
‘Awarapan’ is a cult classic
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, ‘Awarapan 2’ will take Shivam Pandit’s story forward and add a new chapter to the franchise. The original ‘Awarapan’ directed by Mohit Suri was released on June 29, 2007. The film, starring Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran, did not perform well at the box office at the time of its release, but gradually gained a strong cult following among fans. Its music, especially tracks like ‘To Phir Aao’, remain popular today and are widely played in cars, parties and playlists even years later. The first film follows Shivam Pandit, a contract killer who is asked to keep an eye on his boss’s girlfriend. After learning that she is a victim of human trafficking, he decides to help her reunite with her boyfriend.
When will the film be released?
‘Awarapan 2’ is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026. (ANI)
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