Emraan Hashmi shared an emotional note on Instagram thanking fans for their overwhelming love and support of the Awarapan 2 teaser.
The actor expressed deep gratitude to the audience for their love for the iconic character, Shivam Pandit.
Awarapan 2 will show Shivam's mysterious return and his emotional struggle between life and death.
Awarapan 2 is coming 19 years after the sequel. The film brings Shivam Pandit back to the screen. Hashmi thanked fans for their response to the Awarapan 2 teaser.
Hashmi shared a photo comparison on Instagram on Tuesday. He posted a picture of Shivam Pandit from the 2007 movie with a new still from the teaser.
Emraan Hashmi overwhelmed by fans love
"Awarapan has never been just a film for me - it’s been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I went (sic)," Hashmi wrote in the caption.
He also thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years.
"Thank you for rooting for him, for this grand and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everyone who’s joined the journey since. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of all of this. #Awarapan2 (sic)," the actor added.
Shivam Pandit returns in Awarapan 2
The film's teaser was unveiled on the 19th anniversary of the first film. The sequel revives Pandit's apparent death in 2007 that devastated audiences.
The teaser opens with Shivam's return. His voiceover reflects how destiny brought him to life. It also shows him visiting Aaliyah's grave and locking horns with one of his opponents.
He ends with the line, “Iss baar ya to ye Awarapan khatam hoga ya main.”
Vishesh Bhatt pens emotional note
Filmmaker Vishesh Bhatt shared a heartfelt note, celebrating the legacy of Awarapan and expressed gratitude to everyone who has been a part of its journey. Hashmi commented, "This means everything, Vishesh. Here's to many more chapters together.♥️”
Awarapan 2 cast and release date
The 2007 cult crime drama was directed by Mohit Suri, while Nitin Kakkar has helmed the second one, with Bilal Siddiqi as the writer. Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi are also part of the cast.
Awarapan 2 is slated to debut in theatres on August 14, 2026.
