Awarapan 2 Twitter review: Emraan Hashmi is back as Shivam Pandit – But is nostalgia enough to win the sequel?

After a gap of 19 years, Emraan Hashmi is back as Shivam Pandit and the reviews for Awarapan 2 on X indicate the star power continues to help the film. While many viewers are describing the movie as an emotional and impactful trip down the memory lane, some have raised red flags about the writing.

The much-awaited Awarapan 2 has hit the big screens, and with it, Emraan Hashmi has made a comeback as Shivam Pandit after 19 years. The movie has Nitin Kakkar directing Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Puran Gabbi and Aniruddh Rawal along with Emraan.

The original Awarapan which released in 2007 was a box-office failure but gradually became a cult classic with audiences, thanks to its strong music, emotional storytelling and amazing performance by Emraan. It seems that the nostalgia factor is playing a major role in the positive reviews of the sequel.

Emraan Hashmi steals the show

Among the X reactions, people seem to unanimously appreciate Emraan Hashmi’s performance in the film. The audiences have claimed that the actor’s return is impressive with numerous people stating that Emraan Hashmi totally owns the character of Shivam Pandit.

There are some people who even went to the extent of calling Awarapan 2 a “blockbuster” whereas others have applauded the actor for carrying the heart of the film.

A war of nostalgia seems to work in favor of Awarapan. The fans of the film are super excited to witness the return of Shivam Pandit after 19 years.

Action, music and emotions get thumbs-up

Viewers have reacted positively to the movie because, besides the performance of Hashmi, they praised the action scenes, the music, and a few emotional moments in the film. Some reviews emphasize the second half of the movie, saying that as the movie goes on, it gains speed.

The music has also become a popular point of discussion, with the audience also enjoying the nostalgic sound.

There has been enough talk about the movie’s theatrical experience, as reports indicate that the audience member turnout has been good for the morning shows.

But not everyone is impressed

Though the general reaction on social media has been largely favorable, Awarapan 2 is not a film that is being entirely appreciated by audiences. Some of the viewers have called out its writing and felt that the sequel is mainly riding on nostalgia.

So, while it appears that Emraan Hashmi’s Shivam Pandit made a strong comeback this time, one needs to wonder whether the film will be able to retain the goodwill beyond the nostalgia factor.

For now, the verdict from a sizeable section of the audience is clear: Shivam Pandit is still the heart of Awarapan. However, whether it will be a commercial success or no will become clear only during the Independence Day weekend.

At present, the film is facing a fierce competition at the box office with Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 and that makes a strong initial audience reaction very critical.