‘Awarapan 2’: Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani begin intense month-long shoot in Bangkok—Reports

Earlier, it was reported that Vishesh Bhatt and Nitin Kakkar have signed actress Disha Patani as the female lead for ‘Awarapan 2,’ starring alongside Emraan Hashmi. The film is scheduled to begin shooting by the end of September, with an expected release in summer 2026. Reports now confirm that production for ‘Awarapan 2’ is kicking off this week in Bangkok.

Month-long shooting schedule and locations

According to Pinkvilla, ‘Awarapan 2’ is set to go on floors this week in Bangkok with the two leads, Emraan and Disha. The duo, along with the ensemble, will be stationed in Bangkok for a month. It’s a marathon schedule where over 50 percent of the film will be shot. The entire conflict of the film unfolds in Bangkok, and the team is looking to extensively shoot at the real locations.



The report further added that the producer is putting in all his focus on curating a chartbuster music album and is working with all the composers to get the best possible output. Music is an important part of the ‘Awarapan’ franchise, and the sequel won’t disappoint the fans. After the 30-day schedule in Bangkok, the team will reunite for another leg in November. The idea is to call it a wrap on the film by January 2026.

Release date and actor insights

Reportedly, ‘Awarapan 2’ will stick to its already announced date of April 3, 2026. The entire shoot has been designed to meet all deadlines for release. The makers have announced a lucrative holiday release, and they will be sticking to the date of arrival at this point in time. Emraan is excited to return as Shivam, whereas Disha is looking forward to exploring the world of this intense romantic saga.

Background of the original ‘Awarapan’

Directed by Mohit Suri, ‘Awarapan’ was released in 2007, starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. The film revolves around Shivam Pandit, a loyal henchman and right-hand man to a gangster named Bharat Malik, who runs a chain of hotels in Hong Kong.