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Abbas-Mustan's upcoming Bollywood action thriller Race 2 is slated to release on January 25, 2013. But its official trailer -- featuring Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandes and Ameesha Patel as well as action sequences with Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham -- has garnered more than 2 million page views.

Deepika Padukone sizzles in Race 2 trailer
Deepika Padukone sizzles in Race 2 trailer
Image: YouTube still (tipsmusic)

Tips Music Films released the first official theatrical trailer on Monday, November 12 – a day before Diwali. Race 2 which is a sequel to 2008 hit film Race featuring Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan among others.

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Race 2 features an ensemble star cast of Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandes and Ameesha Patel. It also features Bipasha Basu in a special cameo appearance. Saif Ali Khan will reprise his original Race character – Ranvir Singh.

Saif Ali Khan as Ranvir Singh in Race 2
Saif Ali Khan as Ranvir Singh in Race 2
Image: YouTube still (tipsmusic)

The film’s plot line is a continuation of the prequel. In the 2008 film, Ranvir Singh (Saif Ali Khan) destroys the fortunes of his rival entrepreneur and horse-owner Kabir. The sequel will see Kabir’s son Armaan (John Abraham) scheming to destroy Ranvir Singh as a revenge.

John Abraham as Armaan in Race 2
John Abraham as Armaan in Race 2
Image: YouTube still (tipsmusic)

The trailer, shot in foreign locales including Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque, shows Armaan’s devious plans to ruin and kill Ranvir Singh and how the latter narrowly escapes every time.

Anil Kapoor as Inspector RD and Amisha Patel as Cherry in Race 2
Anil Kapoor as Inspector RD and Amisha Patel as Cherry in Race 2

It also features Anil Kapoor who plays the role of inspector RD from the prequel.  

Deepika Padukone in Race 2
Deepika Padukone in Race 2
Image: YouTube still (tipsmusic)

The leading ladies Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandes and Ameesha Patel who play love interests of the lead male characters sizzle in the trailer with intimate scenes, action sequences and racy dialogues.

Jacqueline Fernandes playing Omisha in Race 2
Jacqueline Fernandes playing Omisha in Race 2
Image: YouTube still (tipsmusic)

The soundtrack and music of Race 2 trailer are recreated versions of popular song – Alla Duhai hai – from the first film. But the sequel will have three more new tracks.

Deepika Padukone shared the official theatrical trailer and promo posters of Race 2 on her official Twitter handle.  The Cocktail actress also shared stills from the film of all the six characters. “Betrayal is Survival...Welcome to R.A.C.E-2,” she said.

Here is the official theatrical trailer of Saif-Deepika-starrer Race 2