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Awarapan 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNitin Kakkar
Written byBilal Siddiqui
Produced byVishesh Bhatt
Starring
CinematographyVishnu Rao
Edited byDevendra Murdeshwar
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byPen Marudhar
Release date
  • 14 August 2026 (2026-08-14)
Running time
140 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budgetest. ₹25–30 crore[a]

Awarapan 2 (transl. Vagrancy 2) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller film[b] directed by Nitin Kakkar. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films. A sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan, it stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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The film was officially announced by Vishesh Films in March 2025, with Nitin Kakkar confirmed as the director and Emraan Hashmi reprising his role.[4]

Vishesh Bhatt stated that the project was conceived as a direct continuation of the 2007 film.[5] Mohit Suri, who directed the original film, was not approached to direct the sequel.[6] According to Hashmi, the screenplay underwent multiple revisions over nearly two years before being finalised.[7][8]

Casting

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Manushi Chhillar was reported to have been considered for the female lead but did not join the project due to scheduling conflicts.[9] Later reports stated that she had been neither approached nor considered for the role.[10] Disha Patani was subsequently cast in the role.[11][9] Shabana Azmi joined the cast in a pivotal role.[12] She was later revealed to be the antagonist.[13] Debutante actor Aniruddh Rawal was added to the cast, marking his feature film debut.[14] Puran Gabbi was cast as the antagonist after auditioning for the role.[15]

Filming

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Pre-production began in April 2025.[16] Principal photography commenced in September 2025,[17] and concluded in June 2026.[18] During filming in Rajasthan, Emraan Hashmi suffered an abdominal injury while performing an action sequence and underwent surgery.[19][20] Despite stringent measures taken by the production team, pictures from the sets featuring Hashmi's and Patani's looks were leaked onto the internet and went viral.[21][22] The film was shot in Bangkok, Rajasthan, Malaysia and Mumbai.[23][24][20][25]

Music

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The soundtrack has been composed by Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Mallik, Akhil Sachdeva, and Wasif Ahmad, with lyrics written by Rashmi Virag, Sayeed Quadri, Akhil Sachdeva, and Sachin Urmtosh. The film score is composed by Raju Singh.[26][27] The album includes the tracks "Ve Junoon",[28] "Yeh Awarapan",[29] "Tera Mera Rishta"[30] and "Toh Phir Aao". The soundtrack album was released by Sony Music on 11 August 2026.[31]

Marketing

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In late June 2026, the makers announced the teaser date.[32] The film's teaser was released on 29 June 2026.[33] On 29 July 2026, the makers released a motion poster unveiling Emraan Hashmi's character.[34] Amaal Mallik and Subodhh Sharma performed live at Chandigarh University Freshmen Orientation and Induction Programme 2026 in Mohali, Punjab.[35] Ahead of the trailer release, the makers clarified that the film had not been delayed.[36][37] The official trailer was released on 6 August 2026.[38]

Release

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Theatrical

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Awarapan 2 was initially scheduled to release on 3 April 2026.[20] However, it was postponed to 14 August 2026,[39] coinciding with the Indian Independence Day,[25] thereby clashing with Batwara 1947.[40]

Certification

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The film received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC on 5 August 2026, with a final runtime of 140 minutes.[41] The Examining Committee ordered 4 minutes of deletions and 20 seconds of replacements, including the addition of static disclaimers for scenes depicting child trafficking and drug consumption, the replacement of objectionable words, the reduction of violent scenes, and adjustments to the end credits.[42]

Distribution

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The film will be distributed by Pen Marudhar.[43]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Zoom TV reported that the film was made on an estimated budget of ₹25–30 crore.[2]
  2. ↑ PeepingMoon reported the genre as action thriller.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Awarapan 2". Central Board of Film Certification. 5 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 Needs THIS Much To Surpass Saiyaara As Top-Grossing Romance Film". Zoom TV. 2 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Nitin Kakkar has never directed an action thriller. So why is Awarapan 2 generating such huge anticipation?". PeepingMoon. 9 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi 'Awarapan 2' sequel announced on his 46th birthday, actor returns as Shivam". The Hindu. 24 March 2025. ISSN 0971-751X.
  5. ↑ "How will Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 begin? Makers reveal sequel starts where..." India TV News. 30 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive: Mohit Suri Has An Emraan Hashmi 'Problem' For Not Directing Awarapan 2". NDTV. 25 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi To Begin Awarapan 2 Shoot In July, Says 'We've Worked On Script For 2 Years'". News18. 26 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi clarifies he's not doing Awarapan 2 to cash in on the nostalgia after Ba***ds of Bollywood: 'It's been seven years in the making'". The Indian Express. 14 January 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Manushi Chhillar skips signing Awarapan 2 citing date issues hence makers roped in Disha Patani". Hindustan Times. 11 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Manushi Chhillar NOT playing Emraan Hashmi's leading lady in Awarapan 2; was never approached by the makers". Bollywood Hungama. 24 September 2025.
  11. ↑ "'Awarapan 2': Disha Patani comes on board for Emraan Hashmi starrer; filming to start THIS month". The Times of India. 9 September 2025. ISSN 0971-8257.
  12. ↑ "Shabana Azmi Joins The Cast of Awarapan 2". Filmfare. 1 December 2025.
  13. ↑ "Awarapan 2: Shabana Azmi Joins Emraan Hashmi as Powerful Villain Nafisa in Sequel". Outlook India. 12 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Awarapan 2: Aniruddh Rawal Joins Emraan Hashmi for Big-Screen Debut, Extending Bhatt–Rawal Legacy". The Hollywood Reporter India. 7 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Wamiqa Gabbi pens note for brother Puran on latter's role in Awarapan 2". Cinema Express. 6 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Vishesh Bhatt: Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 stirs and challenges the core emotions in us". Mid-day. 1 April 2025.
  17. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi begins shooting for 'Awarapan 2', film set for April 2026 release". Telegraph India. 29 September 2025.
  18. ↑ "'Awarapan 2': Emraan Hashmi wraps shooting for the romantic-thriller". The Hindu. 5 June 2026. ISSN 0971-751X.
  19. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi Resumes Awarapan 2 Shoot In Rajasthan Despite Undergoing Major Surgery". News18. 20 December 2025.
  20. 1 2 3 "'Awarapan 2' release postponed, delay not linked to 'Dhurandhar 2': Mukesh Bhatt". Telegraph India. 10 January 2026.
  21. ↑ "Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi And Disha Patani's First Look From Film Set Goes Viral". The Daily Jagran. 14 December 2025.
  22. ↑ "Awarapan 2 look leaked: Emraan Hashmi's rugged, long hair and noir vibes send fans into frenzy". OTTplay. 28 December 2025.
  23. ↑ "Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani gear up to shoot action sequences". Mid-Day. 1 October 2025.
  24. ↑ "Security beefed up on sets of Awarapan 2 due to leak scare and controversy". Mid-Day. 30 December 2025.
  25. 1 2 "'Awarapan' 2: Emraan Hashmi-Disha Patani film gets a release date". The Hindu. 21 April 2026. ISSN 0971-751X.
  26. ↑ "Amaal Mallik Reunites With Lyricist Rashmi Virag For Song In Emraan Hashmi-Starrer 'Awarapan 2' After 10-Year Gap (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety India. 26 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "Mithoon and Sayeed Quadri to compose music for Awarapan 2, including reimagined versions of 'Toh Phir Aao' and 'Tera Mera Rishta'". Bollywood Hungama. 26 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "'Ve Junoon': Emraan Hashmi's brings back the brood in first song from Awarapan 2". Cinema Express. 7 July 2026.
  29. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi battles heartbreak in Arijit Singh's Awarapan 2 song 'Yeh Awarapan', watch". The Indian Express. 21 July 2026.
  30. ↑ "बाबो ही कसली क्रेझ, 24 तासात नवीन गाण्याला 34 लाखांहून अधिक व्ह्यूज, पाहण्यासाठी प्रेक्षकांची प्रचंड गर्दी". TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). 8 August 2026.
  31. ↑ "Awarapan 2 full soundtrack out now: Listen to all songs on Gaana". Mirchi Plus. 11 August 2026.
  32. ↑ "Awarapan 2 Teaser Release Date Out; Emraan Hashmi Returns As Shivam Pandit After 19 Years". Free Press Journal. 26 June 2026.
  33. ↑ "Awarapan 2 teaser: Emraan Hashmi's Shivam is back from the dead for a renewed purpose". The Indian Express. 29 June 2026.
  34. ↑ "New 'Awarapan 2' motion poster offers first glimpse of new 'Tera Mera Rishta'". Telegraph India. 29 July 2026.
  35. ↑ "Amaal Mallik brings Awarapan 2 music fever to Chandigarh". The Tribune. 31 July 2026.
  36. ↑ "Awarapan 2 trailer to release on 6th August, Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 4 August 2026.
  37. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi Confirms Awarapan 2 Isn't Postponed Amid Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 Clash, Shares Trailer Update". News18. 5 August 2026.
  38. ↑ "'Awarapan 2' trailer: Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit after 19 years, but his revenge story is still a mystery". The Statesman. 6 August 2026.
  39. ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's 'Ramayana' Tops IMDb's Most Anticipated Indian Movies List for Second Half of 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 30 June 2026.
  40. ↑ "'Awarapan 2' Vs 'Lahore 1947': Can Sunny Deol Win the Box-Office Clash Against Emraan Hashmi, This Time Too?". Variety India. 21 April 2026.
  41. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: CBFC passes Awarapan 2 with U/A 16+ certificate and minimal cuts (COMPLETE list inside)". Bollywood Hungama. 5 August 2026.
  42. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 Gets UA 16+ Certificate After 9 Edits By Censor Board". NDTV. 5 August 2026.
  43. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' sparks bidding war; top studios line up". Hungama Express. 4 May 2026.
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