According to Siddiqui, producer Vishesh Bhatt wanted the sequel to retain the original’s themes of angst, redemption, action, love and devotion while giving them a new narrative. The team focused on taking Shivam Pandit’s story forward rather than simply using the Awarapan title. After months of discussions involving Siddiqui, Bhatt, Hashmi and director Nitin Kakkar, they developed a story that organically continues Shivam’s journey, with the character facing another significant battle.
