Emraan Hashmi's film crosses Rs 100 crore mark in 3 days.Emraan Hashmi’s romantic actioner Awarapan 2 finally hit theatres on August 14. The film, which clashed with Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947, emerged as the clear winner over the Independence Day weekend.
As per the makers, the Emraan Hashmi-led action drama Awarapan 2 opened strongly with Rs 23.40 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 34.09 crore on Saturday and Rs 26.82 crore on Sunday in India, maintaining impressive momentum throughout the weekend. Worldwide, the Awarapan sequel has collected Rs 120.86 crore.
On Sunday, Awarapan 2 recorded an overall occupancy of 52.83% across 9,403 shows. Morning shows recorded 25.69% occupancy, followed by 60.38% in the afternoon, 68.62% in the evening and 56.62% at night. In Delhi-NCR, the film registered 55.8% occupancy across 947 shows, while Mumbai recorded 42.8% occupancy across 751 shows.
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The film’s strong theatrical run is a sharp contrast to the box-office fate of its predecessor. Awarapan, helmed by Mohit Suri, was released in 2007. While the film went on to become a cult classic over the years, it did not perform well at the box office. Awarapan 2 surpassed the first film’s lifetime collection of Rs 7.75 crore within just hours of its release. The Emraan Hashmi-starrer has also maintained a significant lead over Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, which has collected Rs 37.11 crore worldwide so far.
Despite its strong theatrical run, the sequel has received a more mixed response from critics. An excerpt from SCREEN’s review of Awarapan 2 read, “Hashmi keeps it all humming, and till Awarapan sails along coasting on some eye-catching, snazzy sequences, we enjoy this outing with our brave anti-hero, jiska dard se puraana rishta hai. It’s a pity that the film falls into a repetitive dull third act, which makes us nearly forget the competent genre beats of the rest.”
Besides Emraan Hashmi returning as Shivam Pandit, Awarapan 2 also stars Disha Patani, Puran Gabbi, Aniruddh Rawal, Shabana Azmi, Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kohli, and Atul Kumar. Helmed by Nitin Kakkar, the movie has been backed by Vishesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, under the banner of Vishesh Films.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Emraan Hashmi film Awarapan, currently running across 10,398 shows, has collected around Rs 6.86 crore as of 9 pm on Monday.
Emraan Hashmi's wife Parveen Hashmi's note on Instagram read, "It has taken Emi 23 years to get here today... 23 years of patience, dedication, faith, surrender, countless blessings and prayers!! There were Fridays that brought incredible highs, and there were Fridays that brought heartbreak and disappointment, but he never allowed any of it to stop him from moving forward. He kept showing up, kept working and kept believing that all the hard work would pay off someday!! Inshallah. I have watched him put his heart and soul into all his projects. And now even with these incredible numbers and all this love pouring in people around me keep asking, “How is he still so grounded and so calm?” This is what makes him different!! And maybe that’s why this line, “Akha Bollywood ek taraf aur Emraan Hashmi ek taraf”, resonates so deeply with the industry and his fans. I’ve seen what goes on behind the scenes every single day... studying his scripts, learning his dialogues (some of them in Telugu!), practising scenes behind closed doors, eating right, exercising and taking care of himself. These were just some of the things he did every single day, religiously. Nothing would break his routine, not even on holidays!! We all know this very well. And today, looking at all the love and the response he’s getting, I couldn’t be more grateful and thankful for this day..He truly deserves it !! And this is coming from someone who has probably been his biggest critic. Today, I’m just incredibly proud. What a beautiful moment this is!!! So never give up on your dreams guys.Stay focused, stay disciplined, just keep looking at the bigger picture and enjoy the journey."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Emraan Hashmi film Awarapan, currently running across 9,502 shows, has collected around Rs 5.87 crore as of 8 pm on Monday.
Trade analyst Joginder Tuteja tweeted, "#boxoffice #awarapan2 is holding reasonably well on Monday. The film is looking at 8-9 crores today with an outside chance to hit 10 crores. For a controlled budget film, this could well have been the Friday number and still considered good, so to have this on Day 4 is good enough. #emraanhashmi"
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Emraan Hashmi film Awarapan, currently running across 8,497 shows, has collected around Rs 4.89 crore as of 7 pm on Monday.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Emraan Hashmi film Awarapan 2, currently running across 7,959 shows, has collected around Rs 4.45 crore as of 6 pm on Monday.
User Mina_musings took to Reddit and wrote, "Unbiased review of someone who is not an Emraan Hashmi fan. I would say average story of gangster with good heart and good intentions. Gorgeous REAL locations, decent songs, broody male lead, good message (Family friendly btw - other than some violence) If you are craving old Bollywood nostalgia then go for it. My only gripe is the story could have had stronger twists and shown some wit challenges between the lead and antagonist, instead of being cliche. Also, if the songs were better (atleast Saiyaara level) it would have been amaze! The two remake songs of 1 are obviously still emotions inducing. Also, my annoyance was the VILLAIN seemed so unserious and caricature basically silly. Like a parody of a villain. Shabana Azmi was better ofcourse!!! Overall 3/5. Depending on your nostalgia or personal taste, your ranking will probably be 2/5 or 4/5. But yes, this movie I think is miles better than some unfunny comedies and terrible movies the past few years. So make your decision. You can either watch in OTT or Cinema hall. Personally the only reasons I recommend watching in theatre is really for the goosebumps from the songs, that feeling."
User Tyler_holmes123 posted on Reddit, "Its a one time watch . Does not have the emotional depth of the original and suffers from not having villains with gravitas like Rana and Ashish which the original had . Music goes well with the scenes in the movie and is a descent listen . 6.5 /10."
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Emraan Hashmi film Awarapan 2, currently running across 7,190 shows, has collected around Rs 3.96 crore as of 5 pm on Monday.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed that Awarapan 2 has performed strongly in international markets, particularly the UAE-GCC, which contributed nearly 50% of the film’s overseas business. With an opening weekend collection of approximately US$2.02 million (Rs 19.31 crore) overseas, the film has emerged as Emraan Hashmi’s highest-grossing solo film in overseas markets. Taran shared, "Awarapan 2 fares well in the international markets, especially UAE-GCC, which contributed approx 50% of its #overseas business... In just its opening weekend, #awarapan2 has emerged as the HIGHEST-GROSSING solo #emraanhashmi film in the #overseas markets. Opening Weekend: approx. US$ 2.02 million [₹ 19.31 cr]. UAE - GCC: US$ 1 million USA: US$ 255k Canada: CA$ 225k UK: £ 200k Australia: A$ 180k ROW: US$ 200k."
Awarapan 2 recorded an overall morning occupancy of 11.15% on Day 4, reflecting the expected slowdown after its strong opening weekend. The lower turnout can be attributed to the film’s first Monday, as weekday footfalls typically drop sharply compared to the weekend.
Writer Bilal Siddiqi credited Vishesh Bhatt’s determination to make Awarapan 2 for the film’s success at the box office. He wrote on X, "It was Vishesh’s drive to make #awarapan2 that has led to the success of the film! Thanks for making me part of the journey … always been a fan of Vishesh Films. Gratitude to #mukeshbhatt ji and @VisheshB7…. Here’s to many more successes to you!"
Batwara 1947 recorded approximately 1.05 million footfalls across India during its opening three days. However, the figure was significantly overshadowed by Awarapan 2, which attracted nearly 2.80 million viewers during the same period. The stark difference suggests that Emraan Hashmi’s action thriller found considerably stronger audience traction, drawing more than twice the footfalls of the Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer.
Awarapan 2 stars Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani surprised fans by making a special appearance at a Mumbai cinema during the film’s screening. The co-stars interacted with moviegoers and even witnessed their reactions to the action drama, making the experience extra special for fans. From the unexpected theatre visit to the excitement among the audience, the fans were heard shouting together, 'Aakha Bollywood ek taraf, Emraan Hashmi ek taraf'.
As of 2 PM on Day 4, Awarapan 2 is running across 5,011 shows and has collected Rs 1.74 crore net.
Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani received a massive welcome from fans during their Awarapan 2 promotional visit to a mall in Pune. A video shared by fan account Emraanians showed a sea of excited fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the lead stars, with the crowd erupting as Hashmi arrived.
Emraan Hashmi has seemingly dropped a hint about Awarapan 3 while celebrating the success of Awarapan 2. During the film’s success celebrations, the actor was seen interacting with the media and fans, with his comments sparking speculation about the possibility of a third instalment in the popular franchise. While there has been no official confirmation about Awarapan 3 yet, Emraan Hashmi’s remarks have certainly added to the excitement among fans who have embraced his return as Shivam Pandit in Awarapan 2.
As per the makers, the Emraan Hashmi-led action drama Awarapan 2 opened strongly with Rs 23.40 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 34.09 crore on Saturday and Rs 26.82 crore on Sunday in India, maintaining impressive momentum throughout the weekend.
Awarapan 2 makers have shared the official figures of the film. The Emraan Hashmi-starrer has delivered a blockbuster opening weekend, collecting Rs 84.31 crore net in India and an estimated Rs 120.86 crore worldwide, they said in a statement.
After the success of Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi is set to headline his next action entertainer, Gunmaaster G9, which will hit cinemas worldwide on November 27, 2026. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Hashmi will reunite with director Aditya Datt and music composer Himesh Reshammiya nearly two decades after their earlier collaboration. Produced by Deepak Mukut, Sangeeta Ahir and Hunar Mukut and presented by Soham Rockstar Entertainment, the film also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana. The project marks another collaboration between Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Himesh Reshammiya after Sanam Teri Kasam and Genius.
Awarapan 2 has delivered the biggest opening weekend of Emraan Hashmi’s career, collecting Rs 81.75 crore net in its first three days. The film has comfortably surpassed his previous best, Baadshaho, Raaz 3, Jannat 2, and Murder 2.
Awarapan 2 – Rs 81.75 crore
Baadshaho – Rs 43.30 crore
Raaz 3 – Rs 36.10 crore
Jannat 2 – Rs 23.47 crore
Murder 2 – Rs 22.34 crore
Awarapan 2 began its box-office journey on Friday with 9,033 shows, recording a healthy 45.0% overall occupancy, as shared by trade site Sacnilk. The film saw strong initial interest in key circuits, with the National Capital Region (NCR) registering 858 shows and Mumbai recording 687 shows. The momentum grew significantly on Saturday as the show count was increased to 10,496 to cater to rising demand, resulting in a 53.4% jump in net collections and taking overall occupancy to 55.0%. NCR recorded 1,051 shows with 68.3% occupancy, while Mumbai had 814 shows with 54.5% occupancy. On Sunday, the film continued to maintain a strong theatrical presence with 9,403 shows. Although collections declined by an expected 23% to Rs 26 crore net, overall occupancy remained steady at 45.0%, indicating that the film retained considerable audience interest after the weekend surge.
Awarapan 2 sold approximately 1.59 million tickets during its opening weekend, reflecting strong audience interest in the Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani starrer. The film began with around 4.43 lakh tickets sold on Friday, before witnessing its highest sales of nearly 5.37 lakh tickets on Saturday. On Sunday, ticket sales remained steady at approximately 3.24 lakh.
Awarapan 2 has delivered the biggest opening weekend of Emraan Hashmi’s career, collecting Rs 81.75 crore net in its first three days. The film has comfortably surpassed his previous best, Baadshaho, Raaz 3, Jannat 2, and Murder 2.
Awarapan 2 – Rs 81.75 crore
Baadshaho – Rs 43.30 crore
Raaz 3 – Rs 36.10 crore
Jannat 2 – Rs 23.47 crore
Murder 2 – Rs 22.34 crore
After the success of Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi is set to headline his next action entertainer, Gunmaaster G9, which will hit cinemas worldwide on November 27, 2026. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Hashmi will reunite with director Aditya Datt and music composer Himesh Reshammiya nearly two decades after their earlier collaboration. Produced by Deepak Mukut, Sangeeta Ahir and Hunar Mukut and presented by Soham Rockstar Entertainment, the film also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana. The project marks another collaboration between Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Himesh Reshammiya after Sanam Teri Kasam and Genius.
Awarapan 2 is ruling the box office, despite facing limited distributor interest before its theatrical release. According to NDTV, producer Vishesh Bhatt revealed that the makers had to invest their own money in the Emraan Hashmi-led sequel as “nobody in the market came to buy the film.” Vishesh Bhatt stressed that the film was not made as a 'cash grab' and said the team wanted audiences to support films like Awarapan 2 in cinemas. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the sequel brings back Hashmi as Shivam Pandit and also stars Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and Suvinder Vicky.
Awarapan 2 has ended Emraan Hashmi’s 10-year dry spell at the Indian box office. The actor’s last theatrical success before the sequel came with Hamari Adhuri Kahaani in 2015, after which he faced a string of setbacks. Emraan Hashmi witnessed 12 back-to-back theatrical failures: Azhar, Raaz: Reboot, Baadshaho, Why Cheat India, The Body, Mumbai Saga, Chehre, Selfiee, Tiger 3, Ground Zero, They Call Him OG, and more. Awarapan 2 has now emerged as a clean success, marking a significant turnaround for Emraan Hashmi.
The success of Awarapan 2 also adds another title to what has been a relatively strong year for Bollywood. Emraan Hashmi starrer among the eighth successful Hindi films of 2026, joining the list with Border 2, The Kerala Story 2, Dhurandhar 2, Bhooth Bangla, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, Welcome To The Jungle, and Dhamaal 4.
Awarapan 2 recorded an overall occupancy of 52.83% on Day 3 for its Hindi 2D screenings. The film registered 25.69% occupancy in the morning, which rose to 60.38% in the afternoon and 68.62% in the evening. Night shows recorded 56.62% occupancy.
Awarapan 2 has opened up a significant lead over Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, which released alongside it. Batwara 1947 earned Rs 7.25 crore on Day 3, taking its total collection to Rs 26.50 crore. In comparison, Awarapan 2 has already crossed the Rs 80 crore mark in India just three days. The real test for Emraan Hashmi’s film will now come on Monday, with its Day 4 performance indicating whether it can maintain its strong momentum once the holiday weekend ends.
Shriya Saran recently shared behind-the-scenes pictures with Emraan Hashmi from the sets of Awarapan 2, taking fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The pictures have sparked memories of their much-loved pairing in the 2007 cult classic Awarapan, where Saran played Aaliyah opposite Hashmi’s Shivam. With Awarapan 2 bringing back the franchise nearly two decades later, the BTS moments have further added to the nostalgia surrounding the sequel.
Awarapan 2 recorded a Day 3 collection of Rs 26.00 Cr net, marking a 23.0% drop from its previous day’s net collection of Rs 33.75 Cr. Despite the decline, the film maintained a strong hold at the box office over its opening weekend.
Trade analyst Girish Johar called Awarapan 2’s performance 'simply phenomenal,' noting that the Emraan Hashmi starrer has zoomed past the Rs 100 crore gross mark at the domestic box office in just three days. He shared via X, "Simply phenomenal. Awarapan 2 has zoomed past the Rs 100 cr GBOC mark in just 3 days at the domestic BO. The craze for Emraan Hashmi with fantabulous music is a deadly combo."
Overseas, Awarapan 2 collected Rs 4.00 cr on Day 3, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 12.00 cr so far. This pushes the film’s worldwide gross collection to Rs 110.10 cr.
As per trade site Sacnilk, on Day 3, Awarapan 2 collected a Rs 26.00 Cr net across 9,403 shows. The film’s total India gross collection stands at Rs 98.10 Cr, while its India net collection has reached Rs 81.75 Cr so far.
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