4.5/5
No film is without its flaws. The second half, after Aaliyah’s death (a necessary, heartbreaking plot point), slides into a more conventional revenge structure. Shivam’s transformation into a near-superhuman avenger who single-handedly dismantles Malik’s empire strains credulity. Furthermore, some supporting characters, particularly Malik’s sycophantic son, border on caricature. The film’s relentless grimness, while effective, can also feel exhausting; a single moment of lightness, however fleeting, might have provided a sharper contrast to the surrounding darkness. awarapan review
It is a film that respects its audience. It does not offer a happy ending wrapped in a bow; it offers an ending that feels earned. The final sacrifice of Shivam is not a defeat, but a victory—a release from the chains of his "Awarapan." It does not offer a happy ending wrapped
The film's soundtrack, composed by Pritam Chakraborty, is a mix of haunting melodies and upbeat tracks. The background score is effective in heightening the tension and emotional impact of key scenes. composed by Pritam Chakraborty