Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Awarapan 2 First Half Review: Emraan Hashmi Starrer Is Predictable
Today, a new movie called Awarapan 2 came out in theaters.
It is a sequel to a movie that came out 19 years ago.
A movie critic went to watch it and shared thoughts about the first half.
They said the story is okay, but not great.
You can guess most of the twists before they happen.
The movie looks bigger and fancier than the first one.
The hero is played by an actor named Emraan Hashmi, and he does a good job.
The villain, played by Puran Gabbi, is the most interesting character so far.
Two other actors, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, are also in the film.
The first half ends in a surprising way, so people will be curious to see what happens next.
Awarapan 2, the sequel to the film released 19 years ago, hit theaters on August 14.
The first half is good in bits and parts but very predictable, with twists audiences can see coming.
Emraan Hashmi plays Shivam, while Puran Gabbi as the antagonist steals the show.
The sequel takes the franchise a notch higher in scale and production value.
Disha Patani is fine in her role, and the reviewer hopes Shabana Azmi gets a better part in the second half.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi as Shivam leads the cast, with Puran Gabbi as the antagonist and Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in supporting roles.
- What
- The theatrical release and first-half review of the sequel film Awarapan 2, described as predictable but impressive in scale.
- When
- August 14, the film's theatrical release day.
- Where
- Cinemas on the big screens, with the review published by The Free Press Journal.
- Why
- To continue the Awarapan franchise 19 years after the original, on the back of pre-release buzz from the teaser, trailer, and songs.
- Film
- Awarapan 2
- Release Date
- August 14
- Lead Actor
- Emraan Hashmi as Shivam
- Antagonist
- Puran Gabbi
- Other Cast
- Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi
- Time Since Original
- 19 years
- Review Verdict (First Half)
- Good in bits and parts, but very predictable
- Review Source
- The Free Press Journal