The ‘Awarapan 2’ thriller has sparked the cult following of 2007, and fans are excited to see it. Emraan Hashmi Back to the shoes of his iconic character, Shivam Pandit, after almost two decades.
Emraan Hashmi thanks fans for their love
The release of the teaser created a frenzy on social media, with fans expressing their eagerness to see the story progress all these years. Touched by the response, Emraan Hashmi took to Instagram to express his gratitude. He posted a collage of his look from the original “Awarapan” and his next avatar, showing his long association with the character.He wrote, “Awarapan has never been just a film for me: it has been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I went.”He also thanked his fans, adding, “Thank you for the roots, for the great reception and love, and for opening your hearts to everyone who has joined the journey since then. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of it all. #Awarapan2.”
More about ‘Awarapan 2’ teaser
Running for one minute and forty-five seconds, the actor starts with Emraan on a bike, delivering the line, “Kuch logo ki kahaniya unki marzi se khatam nahi hoti, unki kahani, dusro ke liye likhi jaati hai.” It also has a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah Hamid, who wrote it Shriya Saran in the original film. Set to a new version of the beloved song ‘Toh Phir Aao,’ the comedy has Emraan’s character saying, “Dard se purana rishta hai mera.” Viewers also get a glimpse Disha PataniShabana Azmi, and other members.
About ‘Awarapan’ and its results
Directed by Nitin Kakkar‘Awarapan 2’ takes up the story of Shivam Pandit as he introduces a new chapter to the franchise. The original film, directed by Mohit Suri and released on June 29, 2007, starred Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Although it didn’t do well at the box office, it slowly built a devoted cult following over the years, with songs like ‘Toh Phir Aao’ still popular in playlists today.The first film about Shivam Pandit, a contract killer sent to spy on his employer’s mistress, who later helps him escape a life of sex trafficking to reunite with his lover. ‘Awarapan 2’ will hit theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026.