Awarapan 2 Box Office: Rs 69.60 Cr Net, Surpasses Original

Emraan Hashmi’s “Awarapan 2” achieved a robust box office performance over its first weekend, securing an India net collection of Rs 69.60 crore by its initial Sunday. Released on August 14, 2026, the film significantly outperformed its 2007 predecessor, “Awarapan,” within a short span.

The sequel quickly surpassed the original’s worldwide total within days of its release, marking a notable milestone for Emraan Hashmi as his biggest opening in a solo lead role. This strong start indicates a continued positive theatrical run.

Key Box Office Metrics

• Day 3 (First Sunday) Net Collection: Rs 13.85 crore
• Total India Net Collection: Rs 69.60 crore
• Total India Gross Collection: Rs 83.24 crore
• Opening Day (Friday) Collection: Rs 22 crore
• Saturday Collection: Rs 33.75 crore

Comparative Performance and Production

“Awarapan 2” has already eclipsed the financial performance of the 2007 original film. The predecessor recorded a lifetime net collection of Rs 7.76 crore in India and a worldwide total of Rs 12 crore, figures the sequel rapidly surpassed.

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film was produced by Vishesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. Its production budget ranged between Rs 25-45 crore, and it was released with a U/A certificate.

Cast and Narrative Overview

The movie features a prominent cast including Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Puran Gabbi, Aniruddh Rawal, Shabana Azmi, Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kohli, and Atul Kumar. The narrative centers on Shivam Pandit’s return to the criminal underworld, driven by themes of redemption, love, and sacrifice.

With its impressive opening weekend performance and audience reception, “Awarapan 2” aims for a sustained strong run in theaters, building on its initial success.