"Awarapan 2" Nears ₹100 Crore Mark in India, Faces Stiff Competition at the Box Office
Mumbai, India – August 18, 2026 – Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani’s romantic drama, "Awarapan 2," is rapidly approaching the coveted ₹100 crore milestone at the Indian box office, despite a notable dip in collections on its first weekday. The Nitin Kakkar-directed film, a sequel to the 2007 cult hit "Awarapan," capitalized on audience nostalgia and recreated original songs to draw viewers to cinemas upon its release last Friday.
As of Day 5, "Awarapan 2" has already garnered a total India net collection of ₹92.81 crore. The film, currently running across an impressive 5,167 shows nationwide, has added an estimated ₹1.81 crore to its domestic earnings on its fifth day, with final figures expected to rise as the day progresses. This brings its total India gross collection to ₹111.15 crore.
The global performance of "Awarapan 2" also shows promising numbers. On Day 4 alone, the film secured ₹2.50 crore from overseas markets, pushing its total international gross to ₹21.80 crore. This contributed to a robust worldwide gross collection of ₹130.82 crore by the end of its fourth day. Day 5 worldwide figures are anticipated to be released soon.
The film’s initial weekend run was nothing short of a blockbuster. After an opening day collection of ₹22.00 crore, "Awarapan 2" saw a significant surge on Day 2, raking in ₹33.75 crore, followed by a strong Day 3 with ₹26.00 crore. However, Monday, its first weekday, witnessed a sharp decline, with collections falling to ₹9.25 crore.
"Awarapan 2" premiered amidst a competitive box office landscape. It directly clashed with Sunny Deol’s highly anticipated partition drama, "Batwara 1947," and has reportedly outperformed Deol’s film in the domestic market. Adding to the competition is the Hollywood big-hitter, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which has also captured a significant portion of the audience.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, "Awarapan 2" continues the emotional narrative from its predecessor. The film stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role, alongside Disha Patani as Zara, Shabana Azmi as Nafisa Nawaz, and Suvinder Vicky. Audiences can also look forward to special appearances by Shriya Saran and Shaad Randhawa.
The ongoing success of "Awarapan 2," particularly its nearing the ₹100 crore mark, underscores the enduring appeal of the "Awarapan" franchise and the star power of Emraan Hashmi. Despite the challenging multi-starrer releases, the film has managed to carve out a significant share of the box office.
For a detailed breakdown of the movie’s performance and more, you can read the "Awarapan 2" box office collection updates.
