The teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’ has stirred up nostalgia for the 2007 cult classic, with fans thrilled to see Emraan Hashmi step back into the shoes of his iconic character, Shivam Pandit, after nearly two decades.
Emraan Hashmi thanks fans for the love
The teaser’s release triggered a wave of excitement across social media, with fans expressing eagerness to see the story move forward after all these years. Touched by the response, Emraan Hashmi turned to Instagram to express his gratitude. He posted a collage pairing his look from the original ‘Awarapan’ with his sequel avatar, reflecting on his long association with the character.He wrote, “Awarapan has never been just a film for me: it’s been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I went.”He also thanked his fans, adding, “Thank you for rooting for him, for this grand and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everyone who’s joined the journey since. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of all of this. #Awarapan2.”
More about ‘Awarapan 2’ teaser
Running for a minute and forty-five seconds, the teaser kicks off 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 features a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah Hamid, the character essayed by Shriya Saran in the original film. Set to a fresh rendition of the beloved track ‘Toh Phir Aao,’ the teaser has Emraan’s character saying, “Dard se purana rishta hai mera.” Viewers also catch brief glimpses of Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, and other cast members.
About ‘Awarapan’ and its sequel
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, ‘Awarapan 2’ picks up the story of Shivam Pandit while introducing a fresh chapter to the franchise. The original film, helmed by Mohit Suri and released on June 29, 2007, starred Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Though it underperformed at the box office initially, it slowly built a devoted cult fan base over the years, with songs like ‘Toh Phir Aao’ still remaining popular in playlists today.The first film centred on Shivam Pandit, a contract killer assigned to watch over his boss’s mistress, who later helps her escape a life of sex trafficking to reunite with her lover. ‘Awarapan 2’ hits cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026.