Filmy Duniya

#OneWordReview... #Awarapan2: SMASH-HIT. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ #EmraanHashmi returns as #ShivamPandit, and what a return it is... He is the SOUL of #Awarapan2... Mass-appealing moments + tremendous nostalgia value... SURE-SHOT SUCCESS. #Awarapan2Review #Awarapan [2007], the first instalment, has developed a cult status over the years... Matching those expectations is no easy task, especially since the magic created by #EmraanHashmi, director #MohitSuri, and #VisheshFilms remains strong to date. What stands out most about #Awarapan2 is Shivam's story – this time, his bond with a child takes centre stage... The narrative takes a completely different path, with action pieces generously sprinkled across the proceedings. The film starts off very well, with the child-trafficking issue clearly spelt out right at the outset... However, as it progresses, the narrative deviates into several sub-plots that could have been avoided. Director #NitinKakkar shoulders a tremendous responsibility and, to his credit, handles several sequences smartly: ⭐ The car chase on the streets of #Bangkok at the very start; ⭐ The backstory of Disha, Anirudh Rawal, and Puran Gabbi's parents; ⭐ The finale. Additionally, he smartly incorporates flashes from the first part, leveraging the recall value and nostalgia factor... These moments seamlessly connect the two films while giving fans a sense of familiarity. Writers #BilalSiddiqui and #VisheshBhatt ensure that the backbone of the story – #ShivamPandit – remains the focal point... The writers also know when to hold back and when to hit hard, resulting in several sequences that genuinely stay with you. #EmraanHashmi is superb as Shivam... He brings vulnerability, intensity, and a lived-in quality to the character, making Shivam's journey deeply affecting... This is one of the most compelling performances of his filmography. #DishaPatani delivers a sincere and emotionally charged performance, while #ShabanaAzmi deserved more screen time, with some punch-packed sequences that match her talent. #PuranGabbi, as the antagonist, is effective, but goes overboard at places... #AniruddhRawal enacts his part with conviction... #SurendarVicky and #VijayantKohli lend able support. The music of #Awarapan2 is a definite plus, although comparisons with the first part are inevitable. ⭐ Final word? An outstanding #EmraanHashmi performance and an out-and-out massy narrative make #Awarapan2 stand out... THERE'S NO STOPPING THIS ONE AT THE BOXOFFICE.