Emraan Hashmi Wins Over Audiences With 'Awarapan 2', Fans React To Shivam Pandit's Comeback

Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' released in theatres today. Here's what the fans said about the movie on social media.

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Written By: Entertainment Desk
Aug 14, 2026 16:25 IST ⓘ Published On
Aug 14, 2026 16:14 IST

Last Updated On
Aug 14, 2026 16:25 IST
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Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani's 'Awarapan 2' released in theatres today.

Nearly two decades after 'Awarapan' turned Shivam Pandit into one of Emraan Hashmi's most memorable characters, the actor has returned to the role with 'Awarapan 2'. The sequel arrived in cinemas worldwide today (August 14), giving fans a chance to revisit the troubled protagonist while introducing him to an entirely new battle. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film returns to the emotional darkness of its predecessor while expanding Shivam's journey into a story of redemption, guilt, and the dangerous world of organised crime. Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi also feature in important roles.

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Early reactions to the film have highlighted Emraan Hashmi's return to the character, with Shivam once again positioned as a man carrying the weight of his past. The film has opened to a solid response in theatres, and the fans cannot stop going gaga over Emraan's performance. The actor is now poised to deliver his first solo hit in 14 years.

Apart from the fans giving thumbs up, 'Awarapan 2' also received a glowing review from Taran Adarsh with the trade analyst giving four stars. Taking to X, he wrote, "#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."

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"Final word? An outstanding #EmraanHashmi performance and an out-and-out massy narrative make #Awarapan2 stand out... THERE'S NO STOPPING THIS ONE AT THE BOXOFFICE," he added.

Check out his review here:

Here are some of the fan reactions:

'Awarapan 2' showcases Shivam still struggling to come to terms with the loss of Aaliyah, the defining tragedy of his past. The film's screenplay was written by Bilal Siddiqui, while Vishesh Bhatt produced the project. Mukesh Bhatt presents the film under the Vishesh Films banner.

With Emraan Hashmi returning to a role that has retained a strong cult following over the years, 'Awarapan 2' carries considerable expectations. The sequel now attempts to build on that legacy while giving Shivam Pandit a new chapter, one driven by guilt, redemption, danger and an unexpected emotional connection.

It is worth noting that 'Awaparan' was a box-office flop when it was released in theatres in 2007. However, in the following years, the film managed to achieve cult status, leading to a sequel.

'Awarapan 2' sold more than 2 lakh tickets for the opening day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. As of 3:05 PM on Friday, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer already collected Rs 6.65 crore on the opening day, and the film is poised to become the biggest solo opener in the actor's career.

The film is outperforming 'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi. As of 3:05 PM, the Rajkumar Santoshi-directorial earned Rs 1.42 crore in India.

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