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Mohit Suri calls Awarapan 2 a ‘long-lost love’, trailer out
Director Mohit Suri has shared an emotional note on social media calling the upcoming Awarapan 2 a 'long-lost love' and 'an old friend'. The trailer, released on Friday, was accompanied by a…
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Director Mohit Suri has shared an emotional note on social media calling the upcoming Awarapan 2 a 'long-lost love' and 'an old friend'. The trailer, released on Friday, was accompanied by a caption in which Suri thanked the cast and crew, including Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and director Nitin Kakkar. Suri directed the original Awarapan, which was a commercial disaster on release but later gained a cult following, largely due to its hit music.
The original Awarapan was pulled from theatres after poor performance but its soundtrack kept it alive. Awarapan 2, directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, stars Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani. It is scheduled for theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
The Indian Opinion
The emotional bombast around Awarapan 2 feels like Bollywood's favourite trick: turning a box-office flop into a 'cult classic' decades later. The original film was a commercial disaster, yet now it is treated as a sacred artefact. Is this nostalgia or just marketing? Audiences may recall that the music, not the story, kept it alive. The real test will be whether this sequel earns its hype at the box office, not just on Instagram.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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