Emraan Hashmi Reveals ‘Awarapan 2’ on His Birthday, Slated for April 3, 2026
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Synopsis
On his 46th birthday, Emraan Hashmi announced the sequel to 'Awarapan', set to release on April 3, 2026. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film will continue the story of Shivam, with promises of intense action and emotional depth.
Key Takeaways
- Emraan Hashmi celebrates his 46th birthday with an exciting announcement.
- Sequel to the cult classic 'Awarapan' is titled 'Awarapan 2'.
- Film set to release on April 3, 2026.
- Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt.
- The film continues the story of Shivam, promising intense drama.
Mumbai, March 24 (NationPress) On his 46th birthday celebrated on Monday, actor Emraan Hashmi delighted his fans by announcing the much-anticipated sequel to “Awarapan”, which is confirmed for release on April 3, 2026.
“Just keep me alive a little longer… #Awarapan2 in theaters on 3rd April 2026. #Awarapan2 @Visheshb7 @Visheshfilms #MukeshBhatt #VisheshFilms,” Emraan shared in his post.
The sequel serves as a tribute to all the fans who cherished and celebrated Awarapan and pays homage to the unwavering dedication of Shivam, the character portrayed by Emraan in the original film.
Returning to collaborate with Vishesh Films, the movie is set for a theatrical release, directed by Nitin Kakkar, with a script by Bilal Siddiqui and produced by Vishesh Bhatt. Promising to deliver an intense action drama, Awarapan 2 continues the journey of Shivam, reviving the grit, emotions, iconic moments, and blockbuster music that solidified Awarapan as a cult classic.
The collaboration between Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Films has yielded remarkable films such as Jannat, Murder, Raaz, Gangster, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, and Awarapan.
Currently in pre-production, the film is preparing to commence filming soon.
The original action crime film, Awarapan, debuted in 2007. Directed by Mohit Suri, it was an uncredited adaptation of the South Korean movie A Bittersweet Life.
It featured Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana. In the plot, gangster Shivam Pandit is tasked by his boss Bharat Malik to monitor Reema, Malik's secret Pakistani mistress.
Emraan was recently seen in the action thriller “Tiger 3”, alongside Salman Khan, released in 2023. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, it is the fifth installment in the YRF Spy Universe and a sequel to Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai.
“Tiger 3” delves into the origins of a shared connection between Tiger and Zoya, while also following their attempts to combat Zoya's former mentor, Aatish Rehman, a rogue ISI agent who exploits them to orchestrate a coup against the Government of Pakistan, pursuing a destructive agenda against India.
