Awarapan Re-Release Target Clash: Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan’ will return to the big screen before ‘Awarapan 2’, but there will be a strong competition with this big Hollywood film at the box office.

Bollywood’s ‘serial kisser’ and powerful actor Emraan Hashmi is in the news these days for his upcoming much-awaited film ‘Awarapan 2’. The film is all set to hit the theaters on August 14, 2026. But, just before the release of ‘Awarapan 2’, the makers have decided to give a big surprise to the fans.

To double the craze of the film, its first part i.e. the cult classic film ‘Awarapan’ is once again being re-released on the big screen. This iconic film of Emraan Hashmi will hit the theaters again on 31 July 2026. However, despite the re-release, the path of this film is not going to be easy at the box office, because it is going to compete with a Hollywood blockbuster franchise film.

Box Office Clash: Emraan Hashmi to clash with Spider-Man!

According to a recent report in ‘Bollywood Hungama’, ‘Awarapan’, which is coming back in theaters, will compete with Marvel’s big film releasing a day before:

• Hollywood’s big challenge: Just a day before the re-release of ‘Awarapan’ on 31st July, i.e. 30 July 2026 Hollywood’s most awaited superhero film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Releasing in theaters across India.

• What do trade experts say: According to sources, “Spider-Man franchise is a huge craze in India, hence the film is sure to get a bumper opening at the box office. But despite this, ‘Awarapan’ cannot be taken lightly. Due to its excellent casting, massy and emotional moments and especially its all-time blockbuster music (songs), this film still resides in the hearts of the audience. In such a situation, even on re-release, this film can attract a good crowd.”

How did ‘Cult Classic’ become a cult classic after flopping in 2007?

Interestingly, when ‘Awarapan’ was first released in theaters in 2007, it had to taste failure at the box office.

• Box office collection of 2007: The film then performed only at the Indian box office. ₹7.76 crore It had a net business of Rs. 10,000, while its worldwide total collection ₹12.18 crore Had been.

• Journey to cult status: After flopping in theatres, the film received immense love from the audience on satellite TV, home video (CD-DVD) and later on OTT platforms. Its songs (like ‘To Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’) and Emraan Hashmi’s brilliant acting earned it the status of a ‘cult classic film’. This is the reason why the makers are now bringing its part 2 after 19 years.

Starcast and new changes of ‘Awarapan 2’ (Director & Cast)

There is a lot of curiosity among the audience about ‘Awarapan 2’, because this time many big changes are going to be seen in the film from behind the screen to in front of the screen:

Star Kid’s Debut: Son of veteran actor Paresh Rawal from ‘Awarapan 2’ Anirudh Rawal He is also going to make his big debut as an actor in Bollywood. In the film, he will be seen in a very important and powerful character named ‘Sikander’.