”Awarapan 2′ has arrived in cinemas, bringing Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original ‘Awarapan’. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the Hindi action thriller continues the story of the character from the 2007 cult favourite. Early reactions from viewers on Twitter suggest a mixed-to-positive response. The film stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in important roles. Vishesh Bhatt has produced the sequel.

Emraan Hashmi emerges as the biggest highlight

Several viewers have singled out Emraan Hashmi as the strongest aspect of ‘Awarapan 2’. His return as Shivam Pandit has been welcomed by fans who remember the original film. One viewer called it a decent sequel and gave it 3.25 out of 5. The user wrote, “#Awarapan2 Decent sequel to the cult first part. #EmraanHashmi gives career best performance. #DishaPatani is wasted. Mid songs but good BGM. Memorable villain as well. Screenplay is fast and there is no boring moments. Action is done well. Good timepass gangster flick! 3.25/5″

Nostalgia plays a major role in the sequel

Another viewer praised the way ‘Awarapan 2’ connects with the first film. The reaction suggested that the sequel does more than depend on the popularity of its predecessor. It attempts to continue the emotional world established by the original.The viewer wrote, “#Awarapan2 Review- NOSTALGIA TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN AWARAPAN 2: A SEQUEL THAT HONOURS THE ORIGINAL Rating – ️️️Awarapan 2 is a watchable sequel to the fan-favourite Awarapan. However, the film’s biggest strength is that it genuinely feels like a proper sequel rather than something that has been forcibly made to cash in on the first part. Writers Bilal Siddiqui and Vishesh Bhatt have connected the story well with the original, while this time introducing the angle of child trafficking, which creates an emotional connect with the audience.“

Action and emotional elements receive praise

Another Twitter user said ‘Awarapan 2’ exceeded expectations. The viewer praised Emraan Hashmi’s emotional portrayal of Shivam Pandit. The action sequences and climax were also highlighted as strengths. The user wrote, “Okay, this one actually surprised me. Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit is still the biggest highlight… he still has that same vibe but this time you get to see a much more emotional side of his character too. The writing is good and the movie has enough action emotions lov n redemption to keep you invested the Bangkok car chase in the beginning was a great start and the climax also works really well. Disha Patani is good Shabana Azmi is solid as always and the supporting cast does its job.”

Second half and Shivam Pandit’s screen presence

Some viewers have praised the second half for improving the film’s momentum. One reaction mentioned stronger twists and a good finale, while also pointing to inconsistencies in the writing and execution. The review read, “#Awarapan2 gets a lot better post interval. More gripping, better twists and good finale. Writing still lags a bit in the 2nd half but, where it does good job, execution falters. The film as a whole does half job of doing justice to Awarapan’s soul but the finale made it all worthwhile. I think they pretty good job with that.” Another viewer focused on the nostalgic impact of seeing Emraan Hashmi reprise Shivam Pandit.The user wrote, “#Awarapan2 Interval. It’s Not Just A Movie For 90’s Kids It’s An Emotion Emraan Hashmi As Shivam Pandit Nails The Show The Angry Young Man Role Suits Him Like Always . Amaal Malik’s Would Have Been Better But Old Music Combination of Nostalgia Hits Different. Positive – Shivam Pandit Aura , BGM , Cinematography, Dialogues, Action Negatives – Disha Patani , Shabana Azmi Interval Block Looks Promising “

With ‘Awarapan 2’ now playing in theatres, the early response remains largely encouraging. Emraan Hashmi’s return as Shivam Pandit appears to be the biggest positive aspect of this musical thriller.