Actor Emraan Hashmi has expressed heartfelt gratitude to followers after the teaser of Awarapan 2 obtained an awesome response. Almost 20 years after Awarapan (2007) turned a cult favorite, the actor thanked audiences for persevering with to like Shivam Pandit because the sequel gears up for its theatrical launch.
On Tuesday, Emraan shared a collage on Instagram that includes two pictures – one in every of his character Shivam Pandit from the unique movie and one other from the lately launched Awarapan 2 teaser.
Within the caption, he wrote, “Awarapan has by no means been only a movie for me – it’s been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I went (sic).”
He additionally thanked followers for his or her unwavering assist through the years.
“Thanks for rooting for him, for this grand and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everybody who’s joined the journey since. Watching this household develop with you has been the perfect a part of all of this. #Awarapan2 (sic),” he wrote.
The teaser for Awarapan 2, launched on the nineteenth anniversary of the unique movie, immediately struck a chord with followers by revisiting the world of Shivam Pandit. It marks the return of Emraan Hashmi’s beloved character, whose obvious demise on the finish of the primary movie had left audiences heartbroken.
The teaser opens with Shivam’s mysterious return, accompanied by a voiceover reflecting on future and the concept some tales are past one’s management. It additionally exhibits him visiting Aaliyah’s grave whereas grappling along with his inside battle between life and demise.
Because the teaser progresses, Shivam is seen battling enemies and confronting emotional turmoil earlier than delivering the highly effective closing line, “Iss baar ya to ye Awarapan khatam hoga ya predominant.”
Awarapan 2 is the sequel to Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri’s 2007 cult crime drama. The movie is directed by Nitin Kakkar, greatest identified for Filmistaan and Jawaani Jaaneman, and written by Bilal Siddiqi.
Aside from Emraan Hashmi, the sequel additionally stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi. Awarapan 2 is slated for a theatrical launch on August 14, 2026.
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