Vishesh Films has officially announced the beginning of shoot for Awarapan 2, reuniting Emraan Hashmi with the banner that helped define some of his most iconic roles. The first schedule has kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand, with an image of the mahurat clapperboard shared on their social media, captioned sentimentally with “Tera Mera Rishta Purana bro @emraanhashmi.” This ceremony underscores tradition, as the mahurat shot—a blessing ritual dating back to the early days of Indian cinema—marked the formal launch of the sequel on September 29, 2025.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, the film is set for release on April 3, 2026. Vishesh Bhatt is producing the project under the Vishesh Films banner, signaling the studio’s return to its emotionally driven, music-rich thrillers that once defined an era of Emraan Hashmi blockbusters. Fans are particularly excited as this marks Emraan’s long-awaited reunion with the production house.
The original Awarapan (2007) stood out for its gritty narrative of love, loss, and redemption, and despite its modest budget, it doubled its cost at the box office, becoming one of the more memorable titles in Vishesh Films’ catalog. With its cult following built over the years, the sequel arrives with nostalgic weight as well as heightened expectations.
Choosing Bangkok as the starting point for the shoot adds a fitting international flair to the franchise, while still grounding it in the emotional intensity that fans associate with Emraan’s characters. The city’s bustling urban backdrop hints at a stylish, action-packed narrative—yet, if the franchise DNA holds, audiences can expect the same aching romance and spiritual undertones that defined the original.
With the film’s release set strategically ahead of the summer 2026 festive window, Awarapan 2 appears positioned to tap into both nostalgia and contemporary box office appeal. For Emraan Hashmi, it’s not just another title, but a homecoming to the space where his stardom took root—making this reunion with Vishesh Films one of the most closely watched events in Hindi cinema’s upcoming slate.