Awarapan 2 is a action drama film directed by Nitin Kakkar. The film is produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films. A sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan.
Star Cast:
Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit
Disha Patani as Zara
Shabana Azmi as Nafisa Nawaz
Suvinder Vicky as Jaideep
Vijayant Kohli as Mehmood
Atul Kumar as Samarth
Aniruddh Rawal as Sikandar
Puran Gabbi as Zorawar
Barun Chandra as Amrit
Theenash Sachdevas young Amrit
Myrah Shivan as Aaliyah’s daughter
Jugkrid Kamdee as Genghis
Rukhsar Rehman as Namrata
Richa Jain as Orphanage caretaker
Laisharam Khuman Nongyai as Sudeep
MOVIE REVIEW: Awarapan 2 arrives with considerable expectations, primarily because of the cult following enjoyed by the original Awarapan and the enduring popularity of Emraan Hashmi’s character. The sequel leaning heavily only on nostalgia and the writing is the biggest weakness. But it succeeds in presenting Emraan in a mass-appealing avatar. For Emraan Hashmi fans, watching him return in a mass-oriented, intense avatar will be the primary attraction.
The narrative relies too heavily on familiar underworld tropes and routine situations, making several portions feel stretched and predictable. The writing could certainly have been tighter and more sharply structured. A few twists are easy to anticipate well in advance. The romantic track between Shivam and Zara don’t carry the desired impact and occasionally feel like they are merely being used to move the story forward.
Nitin Kakkar’s direction is mass appealing, and he smartly plays on the nostalgia factor associated with the Awarapan brand. The director also understands the expectations surrounding Emraan Hashmi and gives him a proper mass-appealing makeover. He presents Shivam Pandit in such a way that viewers root for him, even when the narrative itself becomes predictable.
Emraan carries the film comfortably and brings the required intensity and swagger to Shivam. Disha Patani looks stunning but is let down by a flat performance. The supporting cast also has mixed impact. The main villain fails to create a genuinely menacing conflict. Shabana Azmi has very little to do in her limited screen time. Given her calibre, the role feels disappointingly underwritten. After watching her powerful and memorable performance in Batwara 1947, the contrast is particularly noticeable. Puran Gabbi, Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar contribute effectively within the limitations of their respective roles.
The music doesn’t come close to matching the soundtrack of the original Awarapan. The nostalgia factor works particularly well with ‘Tera Mera Rishta Continues’ and ‘Toh Phir Aao’, which emerge as the best songs of the album. ‘Yeh Awarapan’, ‘Ve Junoon’, ‘Tumhare Liye’, ‘Piya Ghar Aaya’ and ‘Laado’ fail to make much of an impression.
Overall, Awarapan 2 is an average sequel that benefits from nostalgia, Emraan Hashmi’s mass appeal, but is held back by predictable writing, an underwhelming romantic track and inconsistent supporting performances. The combination of Emraan Hashmi, the Awarapan nostalgia, an underworld backdrop and a revenge-driven storyline offers enough material for a gripping mass entertainer. Unfortunately, predictable writing and familiar storytelling prevent the film from reaching the desired impact.
Awarapan 2 Movie Rating:
Direction 3/5
Acting 3/5
Music 2.5/5
Story 2/5
Screenplay 2/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Stars (Average)
