'Awarapan 2' teaser: Emraan Hashmi returns with emotion-packed action thriller sequel; Shabana Azmi and Disha Patani in lead cast
The romantic thriller, a follow-up to the 2007 cult classic, is set to release worldwide on August 14, 2026. Disha Patani stars as the female lead, with Shabana Azmi in a significant role
The makers of "Awarapan 2" have unveiled the first video glimpse from the film. It reveals Emraan Hashmi's Shivam, his character from the original film, alive and well. A dialogue in the teaser hints at his survival. "Maut bhi ajeeb hai... usne mujhe chhua, par apnaya nahi." (Death is strange... it
The makers of "Awarapan 2" have unveiled the first video glimpse from the film. It reveals Emraan Hashmi's Shivam, his character from the original film, alive and well. A dialogue in the teaser hints at his survival. "Maut bhi ajeeb hai... usne mujhe chhua, par apnaya nahi." (Death is strange... it
The makers of "Awarapan 2" have unveiled the first video glimpse from the film. It reveals Emraan Hashmi's Shivam, his character from the original film, alive and well. A dialogue in the teaser hints at his survival. "Maut bhi ajeeb hai... usne mujhe chhua, par apnaya nahi." (Death is strange... it
The makers of "Awarapan 2" have unveiled the first video glimpse from the film. It reveals Emraan Hashmi's Shivam, his character from the original film, alive and well. A dialogue in the teaser hints at his survival. "Maut bhi ajeeb hai... usne mujhe chhua, par apnaya nahi." (Death is strange... it touched me, but did not embrace me.) The highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 cult classic romantic thriller is officially scheduled to open worldwide on August 14, 2026.
The teaser was unveiled and premiered on Monday, June 29, 2026, exactly 19 years after the original film's release. Disha Patani plays the female lead this time around, with veteran actress Shabana Azmi also cast in an integral role.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, "Awarapan 2" is backed by Mukesh Bhatt and produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner. Filming completed in June 2026. The team shot across Rajasthan and Southeast Asia. The sequel reportedly picks up with Shivam navigating the dark criminal underbelly, navigating a world of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
Given the legendary status of the first movie's soundtrack, "Awarapan 2" is naturally expected to build on the massive hype for its music. The album features collaborations between musical giants like Mithoon, Pritam, Jeet Gannguli, and Amaal Mallik; it may include reimagined versions of classic tracks such as 'Toh Phir Aao' and 'Tera Mera Rishta'.
The first film was an uncredited adaptation of the critically acclaimed South Korean neo-noir action film "A Bittersweet Life", starring Lee Byung-hun. Though the primary conflict was identical, the Bollywood adaptation introduced significant narrative changes. The Korean film focuses on a cold, stylish mobster with an ambiguous, unexpressed affection for the mistress. In contrast, "Awarapan" explores a tragic romantic backstory and a strong theme of spiritual redemption.