The buzz surrounding Awarapan 2 continues to grow with each passing day. Ever since the sequel was announced, fans have been eagerly waiting to see Emraan Hashmi return as Shivam, one of the most loved characters of his career. Over the past few days, however, social media was flooded with speculation claiming that the film had been postponed.
Those rumours have now been firmly put to rest. Emraan Hashmi himself recently addressed the speculation during an Instagram Live session with producer Vishesh Bhatt, confirming that Awarapan 2 is arriving as scheduled. Adding to the excitement, the film has now cleared another major milestone ahead of its theatrical release.
On August 5, Awarapan 2 officially received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), locking both its runtime and censor rating. With the trailer now just hours away, the promotional campaign is entering its final phase before the film’s release on August 14.
Awarapan 2 Runtime
🔥 AWARAPAN 2 LOCKS ITS RUNTIME! 🔥#EmraanHashmi, #DishaPatani's much-awaited sequel #Awarapan2 has been certified 'UA 16+' by the #CBFC.
🎬 Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes 20 Seconds
🎥 #Awarapan2Trailer Release: 6 August at 11:11 AM
📅 CBFC Certification: 5 August 2026
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— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) August 5, 2026Awarapan 2 has officially been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a UA/16+ certificate. The film has received an approved runtime of 140.20 minutes, which translates to 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 20 seconds.
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For fans of the franchise, the runtime comes as encouraging news. Instead of opting for a shorter, fast-paced edit, the makers appear to have retained enough space to develop the emotional story, action sequences, and dramatic moments that made the original film memorable.
Interestingly, Awarapan 2 is currently the only Hindi film releasing between August 14 and September 10 to receive a UA certificate. Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 and Toxic have both received ‘A’ certificates, while Mirzapur is also expected to secure an adults-only certification. Meanwhile, Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha has reportedly been postponed.
This makes Awarapan 2 one of the few major releases in the window that will be accessible to a wider theatrical audience.
Awarapan 2 Trailer To Release Tomorrow (August 6)
The next major milestone for the film arrives almost immediately. The makers have confirmed that the official trailer of Awarapan 2 will be unveiled on August 6 at 11:11 AM. The teaser and songs have already generated strong interest among fans, particularly because they revisit the emotional world of Shivam while introducing a fresh chapter in his journey. With the trailer expected to reveal more about the story, action, and conflict, excitement is likely to reach another level ahead of the Independence Day weekend release.
No Postponement, Confirms Emraan Hashmi
In recent weeks, several social media posts claimed that Awarapan 2 had been delayed. Emraan Hashmi personally dismissed those rumours during an Instagram Live session with producer Vishesh Bhatt. The actor confirmed that the sequel is releasing as planned, reassuring fans who had been worried about the circulating reports.
His clarification has effectively ended speculation surrounding the film’s release schedule, allowing the focus to return to the movie itself. With censorship now complete and the trailer ready for launch, everything remains on track for its theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
A Big Box Office Opportunity For Emraan Hashmi
Trade circles have been closely watching Awarapan 2 ever since it was announced. In fact, we Cinetales were among the first to break out the news of Awarapan 2 is in making. The sequel is widely regarded as one of the dark horses of 2026 because of the tremendous goodwill enjoyed by the 2007 original.
Over the years, Awarapan has earned cult status thanks to its emotional storytelling, memorable soundtrack, and Emraan Hashmi’s performance as Shivam. Many believe the sequel has the potential to become Emraan Hashmi’s long-awaited commercial success and end his wait for a clean theatrical hit.
Of course, the film faces a significant challenge at the box office as it releases alongside Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947. Despite the clash, industry observers believe Awarapan 2 has built enough anticipation to emerge as a strong competitor.
Awarapan 2 Cast And Crew
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, Awarapan 2 brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam. Joining him is Disha Patani as the female lead, while veteran actor Shabana Azmi plays a key negative role in the film. The sequel also marks the feature film acting debut of Aniruddh Rawal, son of veteran actor Paresh Rawal.
With a combination of familiar faces and fresh additions, the makers are hoping to expand the emotional universe established by the original film while introducing a new chapter for audiences.
Original Awarapan To Return To Cinemas
During the same Instagram Live session on August 4, Emraan Hashmi also shared an update that delighted longtime fans. He confirmed that the original Awarapan (2007) will return to cinemas. Interestingly, the re-release will take place after the release of Awarapan 2, rather than before it. Previously, the Awarapan was schedule to re-release on July 31. However, because of the Hollywood’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it was not released.
Although the exact release date has not yet been announced, Emraan assured fans that the announcement would be made soon. Given the cult following the original film has built over the years, many moviegoers are expected to welcome the opportunity to experience Shivam’s emotional journey once again on the big screen.
Conclusion
With its CBFC certification complete, a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes and 20 seconds locked, and the trailer arriving on August 6, Awarapan 2 has entered the final stretch of its promotional campaign. Emraan Hashmi has also put all postponement rumours to rest, confirming that the film will release as planned on August 14, 2026. Backed by strong fan anticipation, a popular franchise, and a promising cast, the sequel now looks set to become one of the most closely watched Bollywood releases of the Independence Day weekend.
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