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Fans Credit Shriya Saran for Awarapan 2, Urge Her to Act Again
13 Aug
Summary
- Fans credit Shriya Saran's performance for inspiring the Awarapan 2 sequel.
- Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original.
- Awarapan 2 is scheduled to release in theaters on August 14, 2026.
Fans are enthusiastically advocating for Shriya Saran's return to the film industry, attributing the development of Awarapan 2 to her impactful performance in the 2007 cult classic. The original film featured Saran as Aliyah Hamid opposite Emraan Hashmi.
Awarapan 2 is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026, and will feature Emraan Hashmi returning as Shivam Pandit. The trailer suggests his character mourns Aliyah's loss. Social media erupted with fan requests for Saran's comeback, with many crediting her as the inspiration for the sequel.
Saran previously shared her perspective on Awarapan, noting its significance for Emraan Hashmi and her own enjoyment of working with the intense director Mohit Suri. She reflected on the film's commercial performance, feeling it was ahead of its time and disheartened by its lack of recognition despite her hopes for its success.
