Awarapan 2, the action drama headlined by Emraan Hashmi, has made its exclusive global streaming premiere on Prime Video on October 9, 2026. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt for Vishesh Films, the film marks Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit, the brooding gangster he first played in the 2007 film Awarapan.
The original, directed by Mohit Suri, attained cult status over the years, and the sequel picks up Shivam's story nearly two decades later. After its theatrical release on August 14, 2026, over the Independence Day weekend, the film now reaches a worldwide digital audience, with Prime Video streaming it in India and more than 240 countries and territories.
Image: Vishesh Films — Awarapan 2 official trailer still
The OTT Release
Awarapan 2 began streaming on Prime Video on October 9, 2026, in what has been billed as an exclusive global streaming premiere. The digital release follows the film's theatrical run and gives viewers who missed it in cinemas a chance to watch Shivam Pandit's return from home. October has been a crowded month for big-ticket streaming premieres, with titles like Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) movie also in the spotlight.
Cast & Crew
Director: Nitin Kakkar
Producer: Vishesh Bhatt (Vishesh Films)
Cast: Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Vijayant Kohli and Suvinder Vicky, with Puran Gabbi also named in some reports.
Emraan Hashmi leads the ensemble in his career-defining role, with the supporting cast bringing together veterans and new faces. Fans following Hashmi's upcoming slate can also read our coverage of the Toxic (2026) movie.
Box-Office Blockbuster
The film's theatrical run generated plenty of box-office discussion, though the trackers do not agree on a single number. According to reports, filmibeat estimated the film's lifetime collection at approximately ₹217.62 crore, while Sacnilk reported a figure of around ₹213.01 crore. ABP Live, on the other hand, pegged the total lower, at ₹156.12 crore. With such variation between sources, the widely quoted ₹217 crore figure is best read as per reports rather than a single confirmed total.
For more on recent box-office stories, check out our Drishyam: The Conclusion box-office news.
Music
Music has always been a defining part of the Awarapan franchise, and the sequel arrived with a soundtrack that kept that legacy in conversation through its theatrical run and into its streaming debut. Awards-season chatter is also building elsewhere in the industry, with the Dhurandhar 2 soundtrack submitted for Grammys news making headlines.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch "Awarapan 2: Trailer: Shivam's Rage", released on the official Vishesh Films label channel:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Awarapan 2 streaming?
A: Awarapan 2 is streaming exclusively on Prime Video. It premiered on the platform on October 9, 2026, in an exclusive global streaming premiere covering India and more than 240 countries and territories.
Q: Who stars in Awarapan 2?
A: The film stars Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit, alongside Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Vijayant Kohli and Suvinder Vicky, with Puran Gabbi named in some reports. It is directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt for Vishesh Films.
Q: How much did Awarapan 2 earn at the box office?
A: Trackers disagree on the final figure. According to reports, estimates range from approximately ₹217.62 crore (filmibeat) and ₹213.01 crore (Sacnilk) to ₹156.12 crore (ABP Live), so no single confirmed total exists.
Q: Is Awarapan 2 connected to the 2007 original?
A: Yes. Awarapan 2 is a sequel to Mohit Suri's 2007 film Awarapan, which attained cult status over the years. The new film returns to the character of Shivam nearly two decades later, with Emraan Hashmi reprising his role.
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