# Awarapan 2 Bollywood sequel promotion

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> Updated: 2026-08-13T07:41:02.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4.

The promotional campaign for the Bollywood sequel Awarapan 2 began with a motion poster and a teaser of the song “Tera Mera Rishta Purana,” released on 29 July 2026. The poster featured Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit in rain, and the track introduced newcomer Subodhh Sharma, with original lyricist Sayeed Quadri and composer Mithoon returning.

On 6 August 2026, the film’s trailer was released, showcasing Hashmi as a scarred, vengeance-driven protagonist alongside Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Puran Gabbi, and others. Following a review by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the film received a U/A 16+ rating. The CBFC ordered several edits, including the removal of approximately four minutes of extreme violence, a drug-snorting scene, and a 50% reduction in violent sequences in the second half, while adding anti-drug and anti-smoking warnings.

The soundtrack features contributions from Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Mallik, Akhil Sachdeva, Ankit Sachdev, and Wasif Ahmad. On 5 August 2026, Amaal Mallik announced the track “Yeh Aawaarapan,” designed to bridge the emotions of the original 2007 characters with the new persona of Shivam.

Scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 14 August 2026, the film is an emotional action-thriller directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Films. The plot involves themes of love, humanity, and the fight against human trafficking. Originally slated for an April release, the film has a final runtime of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Awarapan 2 sequel starring Emraan Hashmi set for August release

The sequel Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and directed by Nitin Kakkar, is set for release on August 14, 2026, continuing the story of Shivam Pandit in an emotional action-thriller.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/awarapan-2-sequel-starring-emraan-hashmi-set-for-august-release

### 2026-08-05: Imran Hashmi's 'Aawaarapan 2' Song Crafted by Amal Malik

Amal Malik composed “Yeh Aawaarapan” for Imran Hashmi’s upcoming film Aawaarapan 2, blending emotions from the 2007 cult classic and slated for release on 14 August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imran-hashmis-aawaarapan-2-song-crafted-by-amal-malik

### 2026-08-04: Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 trailer released; film receives U/A 16+ rating after CBFC cuts

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 trailer debuted on Aug 6, 2026; the film, set for worldwide release on Aug 14, received a U/A 16+ rating after the CBFC ordered cuts to violent and drug‑related scenes.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emraan-hashmis-awarapan-2-trailer-to-drop-on-august-6-ahead-of-august-14-release

### 2026-07-29: Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 Teaser Revives 'Tera Mera Rishta' Song

Awarapan 2’s new motion poster features Emraan Hashmi and a teaser of “Tera Mera Rishta Puraana,” sung by Subodhh Sharma; the film opens 14 Aug 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emraan-hashmis-new-look-unveiled-in-awarapan-2-motion-poster-and-song-teaser

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