The film for which the audience was waiting for a long time, the wait is finally over. Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has been released in theaters on 14 August 2026. There was tremendous enthusiasm among the audience about the film even before its release and now after the first show, people's reactions have started appearing on social media also.
The first part of 'Awarapan' got special recognition among the audience. In such a situation, the biggest question was whether Shivam Pandit Emraan Hashmi will be able to work the same magic once again in the character of. If we look at the initial social media reaction, the audience's enthusiasm about the film seems to be quite positive.
Imran returns in the role of Shivam Pandit
Emraan Hashmi once again in 'Awarapan 2' Shivam Pandit Is seen in the character of. This character had a distinct identity of its own from the first part and that is why there was special curiosity among the fans about the sequel.
In the initial reaction of the film, many viewers have praised Emraan Hashmi's acting and his old style. A user wrote on social media that “Akha Bollywood on one side and Emraan Hashmi on the other side.”
This reaction tells how Imran's fans are viewing his comeback.
The first 20 minutes impressed the audience
After watching the film on social media, a user praised the first 20 minutes and said that the beginning of the film is quite engaging and the audience easily connects with the character of Shivam Pandit.
Another reaction to the film said that 'Awarapan 2' tries to recreate the pain of old love and heartbreak that the audience had associated with the first part.
Disha Patani becomes the new lead actress
This time with Emraan Hashmi in 'Awarapan 2' Disha Patni She is seen in the lead role. Disha's presence as the lead actress in the film has also remained a topic of discussion among the audience.
right there in the movie Shabana Azmi She is also seen in an important role. According to initial information, Shabana Azmi is playing the role of a dangerous villain in the film and her look is also attracting the attention of the audience.
Reactions also came regarding music
The identity of the 'Awarapan' franchise has also been linked to its music. In such a situation, different reactions of people have emerged on social media regarding the music of 'Awarapan 2'.
A viewer praised the original song of the film and wrote: “Full value for money” told.
Another user said that the music of the film could have been better, but overall it is okay. In response, Amaal Malik also talked about carrying forward Pritam's legacy.
Also received praise from film critics
Apart from fans, the reaction of critics about the film is also in discussion. According to the given source, Taran Adarsh gave the film four stars Have given.
He gave a positive response to the film, praising the return of Emraan Hashmi. According to him, Emraan Hashmi is the soul of 'Awarapan 2' and there are many moments in the film which the general audience will like.
He also mentioned that the first part cult status And the special thing about the sequel is the story of Shivam, in which this time his relationship with a child is said to be an important part of the story.
Discussion on Rs 100 crore club also
Amidst the initial reaction of the film, some audiences have also expressed hope about the box office performance of 'Awarapan 2'.
A social media user claimed that the film Can cross the mark of Rs 100 crore And blockbuster vibes are visible in it.
However, currently only initial reactions have emerged regarding the box office collection. The actual performance will be known only from the official figures coming after the release of the film.
Did 'Awarapan 2' refresh the memories of the first part?
In the initial social media reaction of 'Awarapan 2', the most discussed topic is Emraan Hashmi and the emotional story of the film.
One user wrote about the film that after a long wait, 'Awarapan 2' has brought back that love which the audience could not forget and has made them feel the pain of that heartbreak again.
This is the reason why there is curiosity about the film among old fans as well as new audiences.
Expectations increased due to audience response
Judging by the reaction after the first show, the atmosphere regarding the film seems to be positive at the moment. Emraan Hashmi's classic style, Shivam Pandit's character, Disha Patani's presence and Shabana Azmi's villain avatar are said to be the major attractions of the film.
However, the initial social media reaction cannot be considered as the final verdict of the entire film. The picture will become clearer in the coming days based on the overall audience response and box office performance.
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has been released in theaters on 14 August 2026 and after the first show, positive reactions are coming in about the film on social media. The audience has praised the return of Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit, the opening portion of the film and the music. Disha Patani is in the lead role, while Shabana Azmi is seen as a dangerous villain. Critic Taran Adarsh has also been quoted in the source as giving four stars to the film. However, how well the film actually does at the box office will be decided by the collections in the coming days.