Awarapan 2 X Review: Netizens Hail Emraan Hashmi's Performance; Call It 'Perfect Blend Of Emotion, Action And Intensity'

After years of anticipation, Emraan Hashmi returned as Shivam Pandit in the Awarapan sequel. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and backed by Vishesh Films, Awarapan 2 hit the screens today. The first reactions to the sequel suggest Hashmi hasn't lost his impact as Shivam Pandit even after almost 20 years. The romantic action thriller also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.

The film follows Shivam going to Bangkok to save a young girl caught in a child trafficking network. Disha plays his love interest. This time he finds himself entangled between redemption, love and the criminal world.

Awarapan 2 Twitter review

Awarapan 2 reviews on X are out and they are mostly positive, with fans praising Hashmi for his nostalgic value and powerful performances. Though many found the script weak, it has been lauded for the direction.

Also, the splendid music and top-notch BGM received special praise from the audience.

What audiences said about Awarapan 2

Praising the music, on X user wrote, "Amaal’s music + Arijit’s voice + Emraan’s acting — what more can you ask for? Emraan is one of the best actors when it comes to carrying music and emotions, especially when it’s Amaal’s music with Arijit’s voice (sic)."

Another user wrote that film "gets a lot better post interval" with "more gripping, better twists and good finale."

On the writing, he said it "lags a bit in the 2nd half but, where it does good job, execution falters," adding, "the film as a whole does half job of doing justice to Awarapan's soul but the finale made it all worthwhile."

One called the film "a non-stop, high-octane entertainment marathon" that "captures the raw, gritty charm of the original cult classic while injecting an incredible amount of new-age scale, energy, and suspenseful writing."

Many predicted that it will be a "blockbuster."

Have a look at netizens' reactions to Awarapan 2 on X.

Here's the film trailer.

Awarapan 2 clashed at the box office with Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947.