Mumbai, Aug. 6 -- The official trailer of 'Awarapan 2' was released on Thursday, offering the first full glimpse of Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original film became a cult favourite.

Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Films, the sequel is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.

The trailer presents a darker, vengeance-driven chapter for Shivam Pandit. According to the official synopsis, the story follows Shivam after his resurrection at a Buddhist monastery as he attempts to balance redemption, love and a return to the crime world.

The trailer marks Emraan Hashmi's return to one of his most memorable screen characters.

The makers describe his comeback by stating...