Copy cat saga

Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani

The trailer of ‘Awarapan 2’, starring Emraan Hashmi, dropped on Thursday, offering a gritty glimpse into the actor’s fan favourite character Shivam Pandit’s return nearly two decades after the cult original, ‘Awarapan’ (2007). Fans praised the intense, spoiler-free promo, but eagle-eyed netizens spotted another talking point — the trailer thumbnail and poster bear a striking resemblance to the iconic ‘Homeland’ artwork. Both feature the lead turning back amid a sea of similarly dressed figures, with a contrasting splash of colour creating an almost identical visual composition.