Emraan Hashmi Returns as Shivam Pandit in Thrilling Awarapan 2 Sequel.

After years of anticipation, Emraan Hashmi is back as Shivam Pandit, and the first reactions to Awarapan 2 suggest that the character has lost none of his impact.

Positive Reception

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh was among those who shared an early verdict on the film, praising both Hashmi's return and the sequel's nostalgic appeal. He wrote, "#OneWordReview... #Awarapan2: SMASH-HIT. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐ #EmraanHashmi returns as #ShivamPandit, and what a return it is... He is the SOUL of #Awarapan2... Mass-appealing moments + tremendous nostalgia value... SURE-SHOT SUCCESS."

He highlighted the emotional core of the sequel, particularly Shivam's bond with the child, while appreciating the way the film mixes drama with action. He noted, "What stands out most about #Awarapan2 is Shivam's story – this time, his bond with a child takes centre stage... The narrative takes a completely different path, with action pieces generously sprinkled across the proceedings."

The early response from other viewers has also been strongly positive. One critic described the sequel as a tightly packed thriller that maintains the gritty feel of the original while giving it a bigger and more contemporary treatment.

Fan Reactions

Fans, meanwhile, appear particularly excited to see Hashmi step back into one of his most remembered characters. One fan wrote, "Awarapan 2: It's all about #EmraanHashmi. He doesn't need to do anything extra. He simply lives his life with a new purpose. That intensity, that charisma, Shivam is still Shivam."

Another viewer praised the film for balancing its emotional moments with the larger-than-life treatment, writing, "#Awarapan2: BLOCKBUSTER! Emraan Hashmi owns it as Shivam Pandit. Massy, emotional, nostalgic & powerful. Outstanding performance + Soulful music. Disha patani good work. Shabana Azmi superb."

About the Film

The sequel to the 2007 cult favourite arrives in theatres worldwide on August 14, bringing back the brooding and intense protagonist while taking his story in a new direction. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and backed by Vishesh Films, Awarapan 2 also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.

The screen play has been done by Bilal Siddiqui and Vishesh Bhatt is the producer of the film, which has been presented by Mukesh Bhatt.