Emraan Hashmi Returns in Awarapan 2 Sequel to 2007 Cult Film
Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2007 cult film Awarapan, was released on August 14, bringing back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit. The original film initially underperformed at the box office but gained a loyal following over time, largely due to its music and emotional depth. The sequel, directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, retains the original's emotional core while introducing new storylines and characters. Early reviews praise Hashmi's performance and the film's nostalgic appeal, though some critics find the plot predictable. The film will stream on Prime Video after its theatrical run.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 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 (66/100). Lens Score 26/100.
Outlets measured: indiatvnews, news18, timesnow, republicworld, zeenews, timesnow, moneycontrol, indiatvnews, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 50/100 to 88/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 13 Aug, 11:50 am. Other outlets followed.