Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Mohit Suri Pens Emotional Note for Awarapan 2 Team
A long time ago, a filmmaker named Mohit Suri made a movie called Awarapan.
That was 19 years ago.
Now a new movie called Awarapan 2 is coming out.
A different director, Nitin Kakkar, made this new movie.
Mohit Suri shared the new movie's trailer on Instagram.
He said the movie still matters so much to him.
He thanked the new director and everyone who worked on the film.
He also wrote a nice message to actor Emraan Hashmi, calling him his hero.
The first movie was not a hit at first, but its music was very loved and it later became a cult classic.
Emraan Hashmi acts in the new movie along with Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, and it will be in cinemas on August 14, 2026.
Mohit Suri, director of the original Awarapan, shared the Awarapan 2 trailer on Instagram on Friday along with an emotional note.
Awarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar, known for films like Filmistaan, Notebook, and Jawaani Jaaneman.
Suri said the movie 'still matters so much' to him 19 years later and thanked Kakkar for directing it with 'love, flourish, sensitivity and heart.'
Suri called Emraan Hashmi 'my hero' and said Hashmi gave the film his all, as he did '18 years back.'
Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi, is slated to release in cinemas on August 14, 2026.
- Who
- Mohit Suri, director of the original Awarapan, who posted the shout-out; Awarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar and stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi.
- What
- Suri shared the Awarapan 2 trailer on Instagram with an emotional note praising the film's team, including a special message for Emraan Hashmi.
- When
- The trailer and note were posted on Friday; Awarapan 2 is scheduled to release on August 14, 2026.
- Where
- The post appeared on Instagram; the film will be released in cinemas.
- Why
- Suri wanted to support the sequel to a film that he said 'still matters so much' to him and encourage audiences to watch it in cinemas.
- Film
- Awarapan 2
- Release date
- August 14, 2026
- Director
- Nitin Kakkar
- Original film
- Awarapan, directed by Mohit Suri (19 years ago)
- Cast
- Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi
- Post platform
- Original film's legacy
- Initially a commercial disaster; its music was a huge success and it became a cult classic
- Other Kakkar films
- Filmistaan, Notebook, Jawaani Jaaneman
