Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani’s ‘Awarapan 2’ hit theatres on August 14, 2026. The action thriller marks Hashmi’s return as Shivam Pandit from the 2007 cult favourite ‘Awarapan’ and has generated a significant buzz among fans of the original. After its theatrical run, the film will stream on OTT platform, as indicated in its opening credits.While an official streaming date has not yet been announced, ‘Awarapan 2’ is expected to arrive on the platform after its theatrical window. Bollywood films typically make their way to streaming platforms 45 to 60 days after their theatrical release and ‘Awarapan 2’ is expected to follow a similar timeline, which would place its OTT debut sometime around late September to early October.
Awarapan 2 OTT release : When and where can the film stream online?
According to India TV, the film will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Although the makers have confirmed the streaming platform in the opening credits, the exact OTT premiere date for ‘Awarapan 2’ is yet to be revealed. Based on the usual theatrical-to-digital window followed by Hindi films, the sequel could potentially begin streaming around 45-60 days after its theatrical release. For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement regarding the digital premiere.
More about Awarapan 2
‘Awarapan 2’ features Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit, with Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in key roles. The sequel is directed by Nitin Kakkar, who takes over from Mohit Suri, the director of the 2007 original. The film brings back the emotional and action-driven world associated with Shivam while introducing a new chapter in his journey. The sequel follows Shivam Pandit as he once again becomes entangled in the world of crime, while confronting themes of redemption, love and sacrifice. The story takes his character forward from the events of the original film rather than simply revisiting its nostalgia.
‘Awarapan 2’ box office collection
‘Awarapan 2’ opened in theatres on August 14 and reportedly collected Rs. 22 crore on its opening day. The film also surpassed the lifetime box-office collection of the 2007 ‘Awarapan’ on its first day itself. The sequel faced competition from other theatrical releases, including the Sunny Deol starrer ‘Batwara 1947’ and Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’, but managed to make a strong start.
How much did Awarapan 2 cast members reportedly earn?
According to News24, Emraan Hashmi was reportedly paid between Rs. 10 crore and Rs. 12 crore for the film, while Disha Patani is said to have earned around Rs. 5 crore. Shabana Azmi was reportedly paid between Rs. 2 crore and Rs. 5 crore. These figures are based on media reports and have not been officially confirmed by the makers or actors.
