Nearly twenty years after the original, Emraan Hashmi slips back into the role of Shivam Pandit, a performance fans still talk about. This time, Nitin Kakkar directs, with Vishesh Bhatt producing for Vishesh Films, and Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi joining the cast. The story picks up exactly where the first film left off, with Shivam wading back into the criminal world, chasing redemption, love, and maybe a little peace. There’s plenty of drama, more than a few new faces, Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kohli, Atul Kumar, Aniruddh Rawal, and Puran Gabbi, and the stakes feel higher.

The movie landed in theaters during Independence Day weekend and went head-to-head with Batwara 1947. Advance ticket sales looked strong, and we are opening day numbers between ₹15 and 20 crore. So yes, people showed up in droves. To put it in perspective, the first Awarapan earned about ₹7.76 crore in India and around ₹12 crore worldwide, mostly becoming a cult favorite for its music and Hashmi’s work, whereas, this sequel quickly outpaced those numbers even before the opening weekend was up.

Music is back in a big way, too. Mithoon, Amaal Mallik, Jeet Gannguli, Akhil Sachdeva, and Wasif Ahmad all contribute, and fans of the original will catch fresh takes on the classics. The film clocks in at around 140 minutes and carries a U/A 16+ rating after a few cuts for violence.

Why does streaming matter this much? Simple: the original Awarapan isn’t easy to find on any major Indian OTT service, so the sequel’s digital release is the first time many new viewers get to jump into this world.

Awarapan 2 is part reunion, part new chapter. Hashmi brings his usual intensity, while Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi add new depth and chemistry. If you love intense thrillers or grew up watching Vishesh Films’ signature style, you’ll have a lot to chew on here. So set a reminder, October 9 is when you can finally stream Awarapan 2 on Amazon Prime Video and see where Shivam’s journey takes him next.