Emraan Hashmi announces ‘Awarapan 2’ on his birthday, drops teaser and release date | Hindi Movie News

Emraan Hashmi Confirms Sequel To Awarapan
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi marked his birthday with a special announcement—he is returning with Awarapan 2! Ending years of speculation, the actor officially confirmed the sequel to his 2007 cult film Awarapan by sharing its teaser on social media. Fans of the original film, directed by Mohit Suri, can now look forward to the next chapter in the gripping saga.
Teaser Offers A Nostalgic Throwback
On Monday, Emraan shared a teaser featuring heart-wrenching visuals from Awarapan. The clip showcases his iconic character standing on a boat, gazing at a sunset-lit skyline. In a powerful moment, he sets a bird free from its cage while narrating, “Kisi aur ki zindagi ke liye marna hi meri manzil hai” (To die for someone else’s life is my destiny). The teaser ends with the text, “Awarapan 2—The journey continues.” The emotional soundtrack of Tera Mera Rishta plays in the background, adding to the nostalgia.
Release Date Locked For 2026
Emraan Hashmi confirmed that Awarapan 2 will hit theaters on April 3, 2026. Sharing the teaser, he wrote, “Bas mujhe kuch aur der zinda rakh… #Awarapan2 in cinemas, 3rd April 2026.”
Hints of a sequel started weeks ago.
Just weeks before the announcement, Emraan had dropped an animated clip featuring his Awarapan character with the song Toh Phir Aao playing in the background. The cryptic post had fans speculating about a sequel, and now the news is official.
With Awarapan 2 confirmed, fans are eagerly waiting to see Emraan Hashmi reprise one of his most memorable roles in this highly anticipated sequel.
Netizens reaction
The post was soon flooded with comments. One commented, “One of the best actors, Lord Emraan.” Another comment read, “Finally, it’s happening.” A third comment read, “Just one request: please keep the music of @mustafazahids.”