Emraan Hashmi Returns in Awarapan 2 Sequel Amid Mixed Reviews and Nostalgia
Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2007 cult film Awarapan, released on August 14, 2026, stars Emraan Hashmi reprising his role as Shivam Pandit. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film follows Shivam's mission to rescue a young girl from an international child-trafficking ring in Bangkok. While the original film initially underperformed but gained cult status over time, the sequel has received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for Hashmi's performance, music, and emotional depth, alongside criticism of its predictable storyline and reliance on nostalgia.
First-hand measurement across 14 sources
We measured how 14 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 26/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indiatvnews, indianexpress, indiatvnews, hindustantimes, wion, indianexpress, timesnow, and 6 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 11 Aug, 01:12 am. Other outlets followed.