Emraan Hashmi hints at Awarapan 3 during Mumbai screening: ‘Very soon’
Emraan Hashmi Hints at Awarapan 3 During Mumbai Screening
A Surprise Appearance at Awarapan 2 Premiere
Bharatmorningnews.com – Emraan Hashmi recently surprised fans during a special Mumbai screening of Awarapan 2, the long-awaited sequel to his 2007 blockbuster. The actor made an unexpected appearance alongside co-star Disha Patani, arriving while the film was playing its intermission. Together, they mingled with enthusiastic audiences and discussed the warm reception the sequel has received since its theatrical release.
Addressing the crowd, Emraan expressed his gratitude, noting that the movie truly belongs to its viewers. He explained that they returned to the screening to share in this experience, having enhanced the story with additional action sequences and emotional depth. The actor mentioned that once the film releases on Friday, it will belong entirely to the audience.
This is a film which belongs to fans more than the makers isiliye hum wapis aaye abhi, is journey ko humne aur thrilling banaya with more action and more emotions. Friday ko bas humare haath se nikal gayi aur aapke hawale.
When enthusiastic viewers predicted the movie would become a major success, Emraan playfully reminded them that the second half was even better. He then dropped a hint about the future of the franchise, expressing hope that audiences would enjoy the complete film and suggesting that a third installment might arrive very soon.
Umeed yahi hai ki aapko puri film pasand aayegi. Hopefully, Awarapan 3 very soon.
Box Office Success and Strong Opening
Awarapan 2 hit theaters on Friday to impressive numbers. The film has significantly outperformed Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 in opening day collections. While Emraan’s sequel earned ₹22 crore on its first day, Deol’s film collected ₹5.75 crore.
The sequel features Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani in leading roles, with veteran actress Shabana Azmi and Kohrra actor Suvinder Vicky also appearing in key parts. Nitin Kakkar directed the project, which was produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner.
Why the Sequel Took So Long
In a recent conversation with Man’s World India, Emraan revealed that he deliberately delayed the sequel for years. He wanted to ensure the follow-up would match the quality of the original film and was waiting for a compelling script. The project finally moved forward when writer Bilal Siddiqi joined with a strong story concept that convinced the team to proceed.
I was holding off for the longest because a sequel has to be worthy of the first film. I was waiting for a strong script. Once we read it, we decided to go ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Awarapan 3 be released?
Emraan Hashmi hinted that Awarapan 3 could arrive very soon, though no official release date has been announced yet. The actor expressed optimism about continuing the franchise after the positive response to Awarapan 2.
Who is directing Awarapan 2?
Nitin Kakkar directed the sequel, which was produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner. The film features Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani in the lead roles.
How much did Awarapan 2 earn on its opening day?
The film earned ₹22 crore on its first day of release, significantly outperforming other releases like Batwara 1947, which collected ₹5.75 crore on the same day.
Why did Emraan Hashmi wait so long for the sequel?
Emraan revealed that he deliberately delayed the sequel for years because he wanted to ensure the follow-up would be worthy of the original film. He was waiting for a strong script, which eventually came from writer Bilal Siddiqi.