The trailer of ‘Awarapan 2’ has finally arrived, bringing Emraan Hashmi back as the iconic Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original film. Packed with intense action, emotional moments and nostalgia, the trailer has sparked an enthusiastic online response. Fans are calling it the perfect comeback and praising the makers for keeping the preview gripping without revealing too much. From “Finally… cinema is healing” to “OG Emraan Hashmi is back,” social media is celebrating the return of one of Bollywood’s most beloved cult characters.
‘Awarapan 2’ trailer release
The makers of ‘Awarapan 2’ have finally unveiled the film’s trailer, bringing back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit almost 19 years after the original movie. The sequel marks the return of one of the actor’s most loved characters and introduces Disha Patani as Zara, who becomes an important part of Shivam’s new journey. The trailer hints at a story driven by revenge, redemption and emotional conflict. It presents Shivam as a man still haunted by the scars of his past while stepping into another dangerous chapter of his life.The makers shared the trailer with the caption, “You have felt his PAIN.Now feel his RAGE.Chapter 2 of Shivam Pandit begins.”
Netizens call the trailer a ‘perfect comeback’
The trailer quickly grabbed attention across social media, with fans expressing excitement over Emraan Hashmi’s return. Many praised the makers for keeping the promo crisp while avoiding major spoilers.One user wrote, “This is how trailers should be, short and not revealing too much. Excited for this movie man, can’t wait..” Another fan commented, “Finally… cinema is healing. Welcome back, Awarapan.” Several viewers celebrated Emraan’s comeback as Shivam. One wrote, “OG Emraan Hashmi is Back As Shivam .” Another shared, “Emraan Hashmi era is back boiis. Shivam is back. .” The background score also received appreciation. One fan posted, “ah those beatss, literal Goosebumps.,” Another viewer added, “You can ignore bollywood but you can’t ignore emraan hashmi ,”
Music continues to play a major role in ‘Awarapan 2’
Just like the original film, music remains one of the biggest highlights of the sequel. The soundtrack has been created by Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Malik, Ankit Sachdev and Wasif Ahmad. The lyrics have been penned by Sayeed Qadri, Rashmi Virag, Akhil Sachdeva and Sachin Singh Chandel. The album has already introduced songs including ‘Ve Junoon’, ‘Yeh Awarapan’ and ‘Toh Phir Aao’, with more tracks expected before the theatrical release. The trailer features ‘Tera Mera Rishta’, composed by Mithoon and sung by Saaj Bhatt and Subodhh Sharma. The emotional track blends with the action-packed visuals and reinforces the emotional tone associated with the franchise.The latest promo presents an older and battle-scarred Shivam. Although the action appears larger in scale, the trailer also focuses on his emotional struggles and unfinished past. Disha Patani’s character Zara appears to play an important role in Shivam’s new chapter, adding another emotional layer to the narrative.
Star cast and release date for ‘Awarapan 2’
Along with Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, ‘Awarapan 2’ also stars Shabana Azmi as Nafisa. The supporting cast includes Puran Gabbi as Zorawar, Anirudh Rawal as Sikandar, Surendar Vicky as Jaideep, Vijayant Kohli as Mehmood and Atul Kumar as Samarth. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.