The makers of Awarapan 2 unveiled the film's first teaser on Sunday, bringing back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the release of the cult classic Awarapan.
Released on June 29, exactly 19 years after the original film hit theatres in 2007, the teaser offers a glimpse into the next chapter of Shivam's story, blending themes of loss, redemption and sacrifice.
The teaser opens with Emraan Hashmi riding a motorcycle as his character says, "Kuch logo ki kahaniya unki marzi se khatam nahi hoti, unki kahani dusro ke liye likhi jaati hai." It then shifts to a poignant moment where Shivam pays tribute to Aaliyah Hamid, the character portrayed by Shriya Saran in the original film.
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'Toh Phir Aao' returns as nostalgia takes centre stage
One of the biggest highlights of the teaser is the recreated version of the iconic song Toh Phir Aao, which plays in the background as Shivam says, "Dard se purana rishta hai mera."
The teaser also offers brief glimpses of Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, who play pivotal roles in the sequel. It concludes with Emraan's character delivering the line, "Iss baar yaa toh yeh awarapan khatam hoga ya main," hinting at an emotionally charged narrative.
A cult classic returns to the big screen
The movie Awarapan directed by Mohit Suri was released on June 29, 2007, starring Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran in lead roles. Though the movie got a moderate reception on its release, it later became a cult movie owing to its soundtrack gaining popularity among the audiences.
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The original film followed Shivam Pandit, a contract killer who undergoes a personal transformation after helping a woman trapped in sex trafficking reunite with her lover.
Awarapan 2, produced by Vishesh Films and directed by Nitin Kakkar, will see the comeback of one of the most loved characters of Emraan Hashmi on August 14, 2026.
FAQS
Q1. On what date will Awarapan 2 be released in cinemas?
Awarapan 2 will be released in theatres on August 14, 2026.
Q2. Which actors are playing in Awarapan 2?
The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in key roles.
