Awarapan 2 review: 6/10, One-Time Watch
Hindi · Bollywood · Released 14 Aug 2026
ReviewHub score: 6/10 · Verdict: One-Time Watch — based on 11 YouTube reviews (5 positive, 5 mixed, 1 negative).
Emraan Hashmi shows up for a genuine comeback; the script, unfortunately, never quite left 2007.
Story
Drawn back into the underworld, Shivam finds his future hinging on redemption, love, and sacrifice. As bonds deepen and conflicts sharpen, each decision he makes tests his resolve and shapes the fate that awaits him.
What works
- Emraan Hashmi delivers a genuinely emotional, committed comeback performance
- Nostalgic reuse of 'Tera Mera Rishta' lands well
- Strong, gut-punch opening act
- A standout container-set action sequence
What doesn't
- Predictable story that leans heavily on nostalgia over new ideas
- Dialogues don't match the original's iconic writing
- Disha Patani's performance and the central romance fall flat
- Villain never feels genuinely threatening
What each reviewer said
- Filmi Indian (Hindi) — Good Watch, 7/10
“The theatrical craft feels top-class, and Emraan Hashmi's entry and closing scenes are genuinely social-media-worthy moments. The dialogues, though, don't match the original's catch-phrase writing. Bottom line: strong on presentation, weaker on words.” Watch the review on YouTube - YOGI BOLTA HAI (Hindi) — One-Time Watch, 6/10
“A strong opening 10-15 minutes gives way to a slower middle stretch carried mostly by nostalgia and recycled old songs rather than new ones. Bottom line: family-safe and riding on nostalgia, the reviewer's own score 3/5.” Watch the review on YouTube - Tata Play Binge (Hindi) — Good Watch, 7/10
“Emraan Hashmi's first 20 minutes are a genuine emotional gut-punch, and the reuse of 'Tera Mera Rishta' delivers real goosebumps. The story is less predictable than expected, though Mohit Suri's directorial touch from part one is missed. Bottom line: carried almost entirely by Emraan.” Watch the review on YouTube - Sufyric Tune (Hindi) — Good Watch, 7/10
“A personal, nostalgic reflection from someone connected to the original film — praises the songs and calls Emraan's intensity here among his best work. Bottom line: a heartfelt, insider's take more than a critical review.” Watch the review on YouTube - Suraj Kumar (Hindi) — Good Watch, 7/10
“A genuinely emotional comeback moment for Emraan, backed by visible physical dedication and one standout container-set action sequence, though the story stays predictable and the dialogues underwhelm. Bottom line: a good film, not a great one.” Watch the review on YouTube - FlickVerse (Hindi) — One-Time Watch, 5/10
“Disha Patani's flat performance undercuts the central romance entirely, action sequences lack clarity despite decent camerawork, and the nostalgia beats grow repetitive fast. Bottom line: Awarapan with a fresh coat of paint, not much more.” Watch the review on YouTube - Tried&Refused Productions. (Hindi) — One-Time Watch, 6/10
“Emraan anchors the film with real emotional weight, but the climax turns messy, the villain never feels genuinely threatening, and a supporting character's disability is written as broad caricature. Bottom line: watchable mainly for Emraan, forgettable beyond that.” Watch the review on YouTube - FILMY MASALA (Hindi) — Skip, 3/10
“Calls the story incoherent and not worth the ticket price, though it credits Emraan Hashmi personally while blaming the writing entirely. Bottom line: a genuinely disappointed, blunt pass.” Watch the review on YouTube - Kamaal R Khan - KRK (Hindi) — Good Watch, 7/10
“A tight, engaging screenplay with something happening every ten minutes, strong action, and a genuinely well-acted villain in Puran Gabbi. Bottom line: a great comeback for Emraan, the reviewer's own score, 3.5/5.” Watch the review on YouTube - BrotherHud (Hindi) — One-Time Watch, 6/10
“Frames the sequel around the same heartbreak-and-longing appeal as the original, though this time expanding beyond a pure love story. Bottom line: a nostalgia play more than a review of new merit.” Watch the review on YouTube - ABHI KA REVIEW (Hindi) — One-Time Watch, 5/10
“The film only comes alive when Emraan is on screen — the villain isn't remotely menacing, Disha Patani's chemistry falls flat, and the climax sacrifices logic for heroics. Bottom line: a one-time nostalgia watch, nothing more.” Watch the review on YouTube
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