{
  "id": 4872576,
  "title": "'This Is My Best Film Yet': Emraan Hashmi Pens Heartfelt Note As Awarapan 2 Becomes Huge Hit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/this-is-my-best-film-yet-emraan-hashmi-pens-heartfelt-note-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:39:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/this-is-my-best-film-yet-emraan-hashmi-pens-heartfelt-note-as-awarapan-2-becomes-huge-success"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emraan Hashmi, after a 14-year wait, experienced a blockbuster success with Awarapan 2, which opened with a big bang at the box office in August 2026. Despite mixed reviews, the film gathered an impressive amount on its opening day. Emraan expressed his pride in the film, saying, \"It has become a rarest-of-rare phenomenon — an unprecedented feat. A film that didn't find its audience two decades ago returning with a sequel, determined to rewrite history at the box office.\" He described Awarapan 2 as an \"emotionally charged action musical, mounted on a stunning visual scale and powered by incredibly diverse, timeless music.\" Emraan emphasized that the film is best experienced with an audience.\n\nVishesh Bhatt, the film's director, played a crucial role in shaping the project, according to Emraan. He credited Vishesh's \"vision and unwavering conviction\" for the film's success. Emraan concluded his heartfelt note, urging the audience to catch Awarapan 2 in theaters before it's too late. The film's box office collection has been soaring, grossing Rs. 148.40 crore net in India in its third week. With around 18 days in theaters, Awarapan 2 is on track to cross the Rs. 150 crore net mark in India. The worldwide gross collection has already surpassed Rs. 200 crore, standing at Rs. 210.20 crore. Despite having a relatively low production budget of Rs. 45 crore, Awarapan 2 is undoubtedly a super hit at the box office.",
  "summary": "After 14 years, Emraan Hashmi finally got a hit at the box office with Awarapan 2. The film was released on August 14, 2026, and despite mixed reviews, it took a bumper opening at the box office and collected a fantastic amount. On Tuesday, Emraan shared a heartfelt note in which he wrote that he is genuinely proud of Awarapan 2. He recalled how the film's first part didn't do well at the box…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}