Awarapan 2 becomes Emraan Hashmi’s highest solo grosser.
Awarapan 2 earns Rs 26 crore on Sunday in India.
- Awarapan 2 earned ₹81.75 crore net in India in three days.
- Its Indian gross collection reached ₹98.10 crore.
- The worldwide gross stood at ₹110.10 crore.
- The film earned ₹22 crore on opening day.
- Saturday collections reached ₹33.75 crore.
- Sunday earnings stood at approximately ₹26 crore in India.
- The film earned ₹40.50 crore on Independence Day.
- Its international collection for Sunday was around ₹4 crore.
- Awarapan 2 led the Independence Day box-office competition.
- It surpassed the original Awarapan’s lifetime collection of ₹7.75 crore.
- The sequel also crossed the final collections of several Emraan Hashmi films.
- Its weekday performance will determine whether it becomes a major commercial success. Awarapan 2 Enjoys Strong Opening Weekend
Mumbai: Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 is enjoying a strong run at the box office, powered by nostalgia, fan interest, and renewed curiosity around the actor’s return to one of his most remembered film franchises.
The sequel collected ₹81.75 crore net and ₹98.10 crore gross in India during its first three days, according to trade estimates. With its international earnings included, the film’s worldwide gross reached ₹110.10 crore, giving it one of the biggest opening weekends among Hindi films this year.
The film is reportedly on course to become the year’s highest-grossing weekend opener among Hindi releases after Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2. Its performance has surprised many observers because the franchise had a relatively modest theatrical history, while the original Awarapan developed a strong following over the years through television, music, and digital platforms.
For many viewers, the appeal of Awarapan 2 lies not only in the story but also in the memories associated with Emraan Hashmi’s earlier films. His intense screen presence, romantic image, and association with melodious soundtracks have created a loyal audience. The sequel appears to have benefited from that emotional connection.
# Day-wise box-office performance
The film opened with ₹22 crore across 9,033 shows on Friday. Its collections rose sharply on Saturday, when it earned ₹33.75 crore from 10,496 shows. The increase suggested that positive word of mouth and the holiday period encouraged more viewers to visit theatres.
On Independence Day, the film recorded its strongest single-day performance, collecting ₹40.50 crore. The national holiday gave the film an important boost, with families, young audiences, and fans of the original film turning up in large numbers.
On Sunday, the film experienced a modest decline and earned approximately ₹26 crore across 9,403 shows in India. The drop was not considered alarming because Sunday collections often fluctuate after a major holiday. The film also earned around ₹4 crore internationally on Sunday, taking its overseas gross for the weekend to ₹12 crore.
With the addition of the international earnings, the worldwide gross stood at ₹110.10 crore after three days. The film’s performance during the first working week will now determine whether it can maintain its momentum.
# Outperforming competition
Awarapan 2 emerged as the clear winner in the Independence Day box-office race. Tamil Vishwanath & Sons earned ₹26 crore, while Batwara 1947 collected ₹16.20 crore. Spider-Man: Brand New Day recorded ₹12 crore, and the DC release earned ₹6.30 crore.
The figures suggest that the Hindi sequel connected more strongly with the holiday audience than the competing releases. Its advantage came from a combination of franchise familiarity, Emraan Hashmi’s popularity, and the emotional pull of returning to a well-known character universe.
However, box-office success is not determined by the opening weekend alone. The film will need consistent weekday collections to become a major commercial success. Audience feedback, reviews, repeat viewings, and competition from new releases will influence its long-term performance.
# Emraan Hashmi’s career milestone
The success of Awarapan 2 is also significant for Emraan Hashmi. On its opening day, the film surpassed the lifetime net collection of the original Awarapan, which had earned ₹7.75 crore.
By Saturday, the sequel had also moved past the final collections of several of Hashmi’s successful films. These included Haq, which earned ₹20 crore, Raaz 2 with ₹25.50 crore, Ek Thi Daayan with ₹26 crore, and Jannat, which collected ₹30 crore.
These comparisons show how dramatically the economics of Hindi cinema have changed. A film that once required an entire theatrical run to reach a certain figure can now cross that mark within a day or two when it benefits from strong anticipation and favourable release conditions.
For Hashmi, the response also offers a reminder that audiences still value the qualities that made him popular: emotional intensity, understated performance, and a distinctive musical identity. Whether the film sustains its momentum remains to be seen, but its opening has already turned into a major talking point in the Hindi film industry.