{"id":577534,"date":"2026-08-07T12:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/577534\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T12:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:18:16","slug":"awarapan-2-trailer-poster-copied-from-homeland-emraan-hashmi-film-draws-online-comparisons-as-fans-spot-striking-similarity-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/577534\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Awarapan 2\u2019 trailer poster copied from \u2018Homeland\u2019? Emraan Hashmi film draws online comparisons as fans spot striking similarity | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/awarapan-2-trailer-poster-copied-from-homeland-emraan-hashmi-film-draws-online-comparisons-as-fans-s.jpeg\" alt=\"'Awarapan 2\u2019 trailer poster copied from \u2018Homeland\u2019? Emraan Hashmi film draws online comparisons as fans spot striking similarity\" title=\"'Awarapan 2\u2019 trailer poster copied from \u2018Homeland\u2019? Emraan Hashmi film draws online comparisons as fans spot striking similarity\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>&#8216;Awarapan 2\u2019 trailer poster copied from \u2018Homeland\u2019? Emraan Hashmi film draws online comparisons as fans spot striking similarity The trailer for &#8216;Awarapan 2&#8217;, starring <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/emraan-hashmi\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emraan Hashmi<\/a>, was released on Thursday, marking the return of his fan-favourite character Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the cult original &#8216;Awarapan&#8217; (2007). While the intense, spoiler-free trailer won praise from fans, sharp-eyed viewers soon flagged a different issue, pointing out similarities between the film&#8217;s promotional artwork and an existing design.<\/p>\n<p>Poster draws a comparison with &#8216;Homeland&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Alongside praise for the trailer, social media users and fan forums have raised concerns over the campaign artwork resembling the show &#8216;Homeland&#8217;. The comparison centres on a now widely used visual concept: a lead figure turning back within a crowd of similarly dressed people, framed by a contrasting burst of colour. Notably, the trailer&#8217;s thumbnail and poster, not the trailer footage itself, triggered the copied-design accusations.<\/p>\n<p>Reviving Emraan Hashmi&#8217;s cult character<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Awarapan 2&#8217; is being positioned as more than just a new release; it marks the return of one of Hashmi&#8217;s most memorable on-screen identities. The original film, directed by Mohit Suri and released in 2007, earned a cult following for its music, emotional depth and Hashmi&#8217;s restrained performance. With that legacy intact, the sequel&#8217;s promotional material is facing closer scrutiny from long-time fans than a typical film campaign might.<\/p>\n<p>More about &#8216;Awarapan 2&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, &#8216;Awarapan 2&#8217; stars Emraan Hashmi alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/disha-patani\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disha Patani<\/a>. The film is set for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026. With the trailer now gaining traction online, the film has reignited conversation through a mix of fan nostalgia, design debate and continued interest in a character with lasting recall value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8216;Awarapan 2\u2019 trailer poster copied from \u2018Homeland\u2019? 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