Emraan Hashmi sparks buzz with mysterious new profile photo; fans say it is ‘Awarapan 2’ look |

Emraan Hashmi has once again grabbed the internet’s attention—this time with a single picture. The actor, known for his brooding charm and cult-favorite roles, changed his profile photo on social media, instantly setting off speculation among fans. With Awarapan 2 officially in the works, the intense new look has sparked a wave of excitement, hinting at a possible return of one of his most iconic characters.Tiger 3 actor Emraan recently sent fans into a frenzy by updating his profile picture on Twitter (now X) and Instagram. The intense new image shows only half his face, featuring long hair, fierce eyes, and visible wounds—hinting at a dramatic, rain-soaked scene. The striking visual led fans to speculate if this is his look for the much-anticipated Awarapan 2.One Emraan Hashmi fan shared the picture on his handle and wrote, “Shivam Pandit Returns (with fire emojis).”Check out the post here:While one wrote, ‘SHIVAM IS BACK (two pigeon emoticons) Ek aur lambi talash…!!!!!! Darling of masses is coming (with three fire emojis)’, another one added, ‘Bhaiiiiiiiii Just look at his eyes (with eyes emoji) The man on mission (with biceps emoticon)’.Another one tweeted, “@emraanhashmi You’re so back! Can’t wait for a banger of an album and a fantastic performance by you like always. Your expressive eyes talk straight to the soul (with eyes emoji) #Awarapan2″Emraan Hashmi sported a similar rugged look in the 2007 cult classic Awarapan, which makes his new profile picture even more intriguing. While the intense image has reignited excitement for Awarapan 2, it remains unclear whether the DP is a fresh still from the upcoming sequel or a throwback to the original film.Directed by Mohit Suri, the original Awarapan didn’t fare well at the box office upon release but gained cult status after its satellite premiere, becoming one of Emraan Hashmi’s most loved films.The sequel, Awarapan 2, is officially in the works and slated for release on April 3, 2026. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt and directed by Filmistaan fame Nitin Kakkar, the film is set in the crime world and promises an emotionally powerful storyline.