Emraan Hashmi Achieves Career Milestone with ‘Awarapan 2’, Crosses ₹100 Crore Mark
Mumbai, India – Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is celebrating a significant career milestone as his latest film, ‘Awarapan 2’, has stormed the box office, surpassing the coveted ₹100 crore mark within just five days of its release. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks Hashmi’s first solo lead film to enter the prestigious ₹100 crore club, a testament to his enduring popularity and the film’s strong audience connect.
Released on August 14th, ‘Awarapan 2’ has defied expectations, demonstrating remarkable consistency at the ticket counters. After a solid opening weekend, the film successfully navigated the crucial Monday test and maintained its steady performance on Tuesday, signaling a sustained interest from moviegoers.
The original ‘Awarapan,’ released years ago, garnered a cult following over time due to its soulful music and emotional depth, despite not being an initial box office behemoth. This pre-existing affection for the franchise seems to have translated into a massive surge for its sequel, propelling Emraan Hashmi into an unprecedented solo success.
Industry analysts and fans alike are buzzing about this achievement, with many pointing out the irony that despite Hashmi’s significant fan base and "cult status," a solo ₹100 crore film had eluded him until now. He had previously been part of ₹100 crore grossers in antagonist roles in films like ‘Tiger 3’ and ‘They Call Him OG,’ but ‘Awarapan 2’ truly solidifies his standing as a leading man capable of drawing massive crowds independently.
According to box office tracker Sacnilk, ‘Awarapan 2’ commenced its theatrical journey with a robust ₹22 crore on its opening day, Friday. The collections witnessed an impressive 55 percent jump on Saturday, raking in a staggering ₹33.75 crore. This significant boost was largely attributed to the Independence Day holiday weekend, further amplified by an increase in show counts across the country, rising from 9,033 on Friday to 10,496 on Saturday. While Sunday saw collections at ₹26 crore, the expected post-weekend dip on Monday was gracefully managed, with the film still pulling in a respectable ₹9.25 crore.
The momentum continued into Tuesday, day five, with ‘Awarapan 2’ earning an additional ₹9.75 crore. This propelled the film’s total net collection in India to an astounding ₹100.75 crore. The gross total in India currently stands at ₹120 crore, while its worldwide collection has reached an impressive ₹144.13 crore.
With a reported production budget of ₹45 crore, ‘Awarapan 2’ has not only emerged as a box office hit but also a highly profitable venture. The film has already delivered an impressive 122 percent return on investment within its first five days, with a net profit of approximately ₹60 crore. This remarkable financial success underscores the film’s broad appeal and strategic release.
The success of ‘Awarapan 2’ is a monumental achievement for Emraan Hashmi, cementing his position as a bankable star in the industry and setting a new benchmark for his solo lead ventures. The film’s continued strong performance suggests that it is poised to achieve even greater milestones in the coming days.
For more details on the box office performance, you can refer to the box office collection report.
