Emraan Hashmi steps back into the role of Shivam Pandit with ‘Awarapan 2,’ nearly two decades after the character first won hearts in the original film. The newly released trailer offers a glimpse of Shivam battling greater pain, intense anger, and an unyielding resolve.

‘Awarapan 2’ trailer promises revenge and redemption

The trailer wastes no time pulling viewers into Shivam’s world, marked by revenge, redemption, and consequences that can’t be dodged. The soundtrack captures exactly what the ‘Awarapan’ universe demands; the action lands with visceral intensity, and the emotional beats feel unpolished and real. Emraan reprises the role of an older, more battered Shivam Pandit, shouldering all the baggage left hanging from the first film.

‘Awarapan 2’ introduces Disha Patani and a strong supporting cast

Disha Patani joins the franchise as Zara, bringing a fresh layer of emotional depth that hasn’t been seen before. Shabana Azmi, portraying Nafisa, commands the screen in every scene she appears in. The trailer also unveils a solid supporting cast in pivotal roles: Puran Gabbi as Zorawar, Anirudh Rawal as Sikandar, Surendar Vicky as Jaideep, Vijayant Kohli as Mehmood, and Atul Kumar as Samarth.

‘Awarapan 2’ music carries forward the franchise’s legacy

The music of ‘Awarapan 2’ continues the franchise’s legacy of memorable soundtracks. Composed by Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Malik, Ankit Sachdev, and Wasif Ahmad, with lyrics penned by Sayeed Qadri, Rashmi Virag, Akhil Sachdeva, and Sachin Singh Chandel, the album has already delivered ‘Ve Junoon,’ ‘Yeh Awarapan,’ and ‘Toh Phir Aao,’ with more tracks still on the way. Adding to this, the makers have brought back the beloved track ‘Tera Mera Rishta,’ written by Mithoon and performed by Saaj Bhatt and Subodhh Sharma.Presented by Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Films, ‘Awarapan 2’ is produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar, and written by Bilal Siddiqui. The film is set to release in theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026.