Disha Patani is set to join Emraan Hashmi in Vishesh Films’ “Awarapan 2”, the long-awaited sequel to its 2007 cult classic. The film will be released across theatres on August 14, 2026, coinciding with the Independence Day weekend. Hashmi reprises his role as Shivam in the film that is currently in its final leg of production in Mumbai.
The original “Awarapan” that released nearly 19 years ago remains widely regarded for its tragic narrative and memorable soundtrack.
Positioned as a major Independence Day release, “Awarapan 2” marks Patani’s first collaboration with Vishesh Films. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the sequel aims to build on the emotional depth of the original while introducing a fresh cinematic approach.
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The promotional imagery features a close-up of a hand marked with a bird tattoo, echoing the original film's themes of freedom and redemption.
Producer Vishesh Bhatt underlined the scale and emotional core of the project, stating, "Awarapan is an emotion so large that it's meant for the big screen. It also presents exotic settings and large scale sequences but fundamentally it's built on our core principles of layered storytelling with powerful characters and rich music. Emraan felt the angst of Shivam so deeply that he stepped into character in a heartbeat. And with Disha Patani joining us, the world of the film opened up to new possibilities.”
The sequel continues Vishesh Films' collaboration with Sony Music India.
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