Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' remains strong; nears ₹200cr
What's the story
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has emerged as a box office sensation, racing past the ₹136 crore net mark in India after its second weekend. The film, which released on August 14 alongside Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, has continued to attract audiences with steady footfalls and positive word-of-mouth. On Day 10 (August 23, Sunday), it collected ₹8.75 crore net (from 13,632 shows) in India, taking its total net collection to ₹136.25 crore, per Sacnilk.
Box office performance
'Awarapan 2' worldwide gross is at a staggering ₹192.8 crore
The film's India gross has now reached ₹162.5 crore, with an additional overseas collection of ₹1.5 crore on Day 10. This brings its worldwide gross to a staggering ₹192.8 crore, just shy of the ₹200 crore mark.
The second weekend saw a boost for Awarapan 2 after a slightly slower Friday (August 21), adding ₹5.75 crore on its second Friday from 9,858 shows and another jump to ₹8.25 crore net on Saturday across 10,008 shows.
Audience reception
Film's journey at box office so far
Awarapan 2 has been a consistent performer since its release, starting with a strong opening day collection of ₹22 crore net.
The film saw a significant jump on Independence Day, with collections increasing by 53.4% to ₹33.75 crore net on Day 2, which remains its highest single-day collection so far.
Its opening weekend total stood at ₹81.75 crore net in India and comfortably crossed the ₹100 crore mark in its first week.
Actor's milestone
Hashmi's career-best film; surpasses 'Murder's profit percentage
Awarapan 2 has also marked a significant milestone in Hashmi's career. The film has surpassed the profit percentage of his first superhit, Murder, which had recorded a profit of 200% at the box office.
Awarapan 2 has reportedly generated an estimated profit of nearly 215% within just 10 days.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, it also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in key roles.