‘Awarapan 2’ trailer stirs up nostalgia for 2007 cult classic, fans excited Emraan Hashmi Shivam Pandit reprises his iconic role nearly two decades later.
Emraan Hashmi thanks fans for their love
The release of the trailer sparked a flurry of excitement on social media, with fans expressing their eagerness to see how the story progresses over the years. Emraan Hashmi was so moved by the response that he expressed his gratitude on Instagram. He posted a collage pairing looks from the original “Awarapan” with sequel avatars, reflecting his longstanding connection to the character.“Awarapan has never been just a movie for me: for 19 years, Shivam has been with me wherever I go,” he wrote.He also thanked his fans, adding: “Thank you for supporting him, thank you for the big and loving welcome to him, and thank you for opening your hearts to everyone who joins this journey. Watching this family grow with you is the best part of it all. #Awarapan2.”
More information on the ‘Awarapan 2’ trailer
The trailer, which is one minute and 45 seconds long, kicks off with Emraan riding a bicycle with the line “Kuch logo ki kahaniya unki marzi se khatam nahi hoti, unki kahani, dusro ke liye likhi jaati hai”. It also pays a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah Hamid, who Shriya Saran In the original movie. The trailer is set to a new rendition of the favorite song ‘Toh Phir Aao’, with Emraan’s character saying, “Dard se purana rishta hai mera”. Viewers also get a brief glimpse of Disha PataniShabana Azmi and other actors.
About “Awarapan” and its sequel
directed by Nitin Kakkar“Awarapan 2” tells the story of Shivam Pandit while bringing a new chapter to the series. The original film was directed by Mohit Suri and released on June 29, 2007, starring Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Despite initially underperforming at the box office, it slowly built a loyal fanbase over the years, with songs like “Toh Phir Aao” still trending on playlists to this day.The first film centers on Shivam Pandit, a contract killer who is sent to spy on his boss’s mistress and later helps her escape a life in the sex trade and reunite with her lover. “Avarapan 2” will be released in theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026.
