'Awarapan 2' beats 'Batwara 1947' on day 3; nears Rs 100 crore
Awarapan 2 has made a remarkable impact, surpassing the lifetime earnings of its predecessor on its very first day. Thanks to the Independence Day weekend boost, it attracted impressive ticket sales. The strong box office performance in its opening weekend has already labeled it a success, achieving a rapid affirmation of its financial viability.
On the third day of its release, the Bollywood film Awarapan 2 surpassed the earlier installment Awarapan in terms of box office earnings, edging closer to the Rs 100 crore milestone. The sequel, directed by Nitin Kakkar, rekindled interest among audiences who had grown fond of the original due to its iconic soundtrack. Awarapan 2 initially started strong on Friday, raking in Rs 22 crore, and continued to climb with a 55% increase on Saturday, reaching Rs 33.75 crore.
The decline in showings over the weekend led to a drop in earnings on Sunday to Rs 26 crore, bringing the total net collection in India to Rs 81.75 crore. Heading into Monday, Awarapan 2's performance against Batwara 1947, which collected only Rs 7.25 crore on its third day, solidifies its position as the 8th successful Bollywood film of 2026.
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