Emraan Hashmi has started principal photography for Awarapan 2, with the first schedule underway in Bangkok. The sequel is directed by Nitin Kakkar, written by Bilal Siddiqui and produced by Vishesh Bhatt under Vishesh Films; a tentative worldwide release is set for April 3, 2026.
Production on Floors
Production officially moved on floors with a muhurat shot in Bangkok, where the team has begun an initial month-long schedule. Makers and the studio shared on-set images and a clapboard image on social media, announcing that principal photography has commenced. Early coverage from major outlets has confirmed the start of filming and captured fan reaction across platforms.
Bangkok Schedule Sets the Pace
The team has kicked off the first schedule in Bangkok, capturing atmospheric shots and action sequences across the city’s locales. The overseas location is intended to give Awarapan 2 a grander scale than the original. Production insiders say the Bangkok block will last several weeks before moving to other locations.
Early social media posts confirmed that Emraan Hashmi Begins work on set, with the clapboard image and muhurat shot going live on official handles.
Script, Legacy & Continuation
The creators have emphasized that they didn’t rush the project. Emraan revealed the team spent nearly two years refining the script before committing to full production. Even though the first Awarapan ended with Shivam’s death, the makers are bringing Emraan’s character back in a narrative that honors the original’s depth.
Producer Vishesh Bhatt has confirmed that the sequel will stir emotional conflict, darker turns, and more ambitious storytelling.The legacy of Awarapan lives on via fans’ enduring love and its cult status — the project is being shaped accordingly.
Cast & Crew Highlights
- Lead Actor: Emraan Hashmi (reprising role of Shivam)
- Female Lead: Disha Patani — confirmed opposite Emraan Hashmi
- Director: Nitin Kakkar (replacing Mohit Suri)
- Producer / Banner: Vishesh Bhatt / Vishesh Films
- Writer: Bilal Siddiqi
- Original Franchise Creator / Presenter: Mukesh Bhatt (in association)
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Release Timeline & Expectations
Awarapan 2 is scheduled to make its global theatrical debut on April 3, 2026. With Emraan Hashmi Begins shooting now, the production timeline is ambitious — the team must transition swiftly into post-production to hit that date.
Reports suggest the makers plan to wrap much of the shoot by January, leaving several months for editing, VFX, sound design and marketing.
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Fans Reaction & Industry Buzz
Fans reacted enthusiastically to the first set photos and the clapboard image, with social feeds filling with nostalgia-driven posts. Trade columns note that the reunion of the lead with the original production banner creates organic publicity, and sources expect a steady drip of marketing material — teasers, songs and behind-the-scenes clips — as filming progresses.
