Awarapan 2 storms to Rs 1.3 billion worldwide, marking Emraan Hashmi’s biggest box-office comeback
Back in 2007, Awarapan opened to a muted Rs 79 lakh and limped through its theatrical run with just Rs 7.76 crore domestically. Its sequel just made that number nearly four days into release, many times over. Awarapan 2 , starring Emraan Hashmi, added Rs 9.25 crore net in India on Monday, its fourth day in theatres, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. That pushed the film's total India net…
Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, has shattered box-office records with a staggering global gross of Rs 130.82 crore, marking a triumphant comeback for the actor. The film's Indian theatrical run, which began four days ago, has already amassed Rs 91 crore in net collection, nearly quadrupling its original opening weekend's modest Rs 79 lakh and racking up a total of Rs 7.76 crore domestically.
Despite a disappointing 64.4% dip from Sunday to Monday, the film's overall momentum remains strong, with a solid first Monday collection of Rs 9.25 crore pushing its total to Rs 91 crore. The film's opening stretch reveals consistent growth, with impressive numbers on Friday (Rs 22 crore), Saturday (Rs 33.75 crore), and Sunday (Rs 26 crore), totaling Rs 81.75 crore over the first three days.
Industry experts believe that Awarapan 2's lifetime India net collection could reach between Rs 150-160 crore, potentially surpassing Rs 200 crore if the current trend continues. This unprecedented success for Hashmi's career, nearly two decades after his previous Awarapan, comes after a series of solo lead releases that failed to translate into box office numbers.
The film's strong performance is a testament to Hashmi's enduring fanbase and his ability to attract audiences, as evidenced by his surprise visit to a screening, where he expressed his intent for the film to resonate with them.
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