Awarapan 2 is an action drama that remains rooted in layered, emotion-driven storytelling and rich music, according to producer Vishesh Bhatt. The first became a cult favourite for its emotional storytelling and music, and the sequel is being positioned to carry that legacy forward, but how?
Awarapan 2 producer confirmed that composer Mithoon and lyricist Sayeed Quadri will return to create the music. It will see the reimagined versions of fan-favourite tracks, Toh Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta.
"While searching for the musical identity of this film, I kept returning to the same two names — Mithoon and Sayeed Quadri Saab. I knew they would bring the emotional scale and depth this story needed, while taking it to a place beyond what I had imagined," producer Vishesh Bhatt said.
He added, "Their music has always lived in the space between heartbreak and hope, intimacy and magnitude, and that is exactly the space this film needed."
Sayeed Quadri said the sequel’s emotional restlessness made the collaboration feel especially personal. "I share that same emotional bond with Awarapan, its sequel, and Vishesh Films, and it will come through in the songs of Awarapan 2 for audiences to feel."
Recommended For You
Mithoon added that the team's creative chemistry remains central to the music. "Every memorable song we’ve created together has been the result of perfect alignment," he said. "To score the music for Awarapan 2, we relied entirely on that exact chemistry. It is a joy to reunite and make music that is so uncompromisingly honest."
ALSO READ - Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi And Disha Patani’s First Look From Film Set Goes Viral
The makers are also working on a brand-new song for Awarapan 2, which will add a new musical chapter to the franchise while maintaining the emotional core.
About Awarapan 2
The sequel, directed by Nitin Kakkar, stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, and is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 14 August 2026.
View this post on Instagram
ALSO READ - Shabana Azmi To Surprise Fans As The Main Antagonist In Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2
Long after its theatrical run, Awarapan continued to gain popularity, and one of the main factors contributing to its cult following was its soundtrack. The film's emotions were carried by songs like Toh Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta, which remained on playlists for years.
Now, fans are hopeful that the updated versions will have the same impact. Awarapan 2 has the potential to revive the nostalgia that made the first movie so memorable if they can keep the spirit of the originals.