Emraan Hashmi’s much-awaited Awarapan 2 has made a strong entry at the box office, delivering a career-best opening for the actor. The sequel to the 2007 cult favourite has benefited from nostalgia, strong audience curiosity and the popularity of Hashmi’s character Shivam Pandit.
According to early box-office estimates, Awarapan 2 collected around ₹21 crore nett in India on its first day. The film recorded approximately 45% occupancy across India, with more than 9,000 shows on its opening day. Its India gross is estimated at around ₹25.20 crore, while overseas earnings of roughly ₹2 crore take its worldwide gross to approximately ₹27.20 crore.
Other trade reports have placed the worldwide opening slightly differently, with figures around ₹27 crore to ₹28 crore, depending on the source and the stage of estimates.
Emraan Hashmi’s Biggest Opener
The opening is particularly significant because Awarapan 2 has reportedly become Emraan Hashmi’s biggest opening film. The performance has also surpassed the opening-day numbers of the original Awarapan, underlining the franchise's enduring popularity among audiences.
The film's Independence Day weekend release has provided an additional advantage. With a national holiday falling on Saturday, the movie has an opportunity to record substantial growth on Day 2. Strong word-of-mouth could further help the film maintain momentum during the extended weekend.
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947
Awarapan 2 also emerged as the clear winner among the major Bollywood releases on Friday. The film faced competition from Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's Batwara 1947, which reportedly opened at around ₹5.75 crore in India.
The substantial gap between the two releases gives Awarapan 2 an early advantage at the box office.
Can Awarapan 2 Reach ₹100 Crore?
The first-day performance has created a promising foundation for the film. However, reaching the ₹100-crore mark will depend on how strongly the movie holds after the holiday weekend.
If the sequel manages a major jump on Saturday and maintains steady collections through Sunday and the following weekdays, it could emerge as one of the notable Bollywood successes of 2026.
For now, Awarapan 2 has delivered a powerful opening and given Emraan Hashmi a much-needed box-office milestone. The next two days will be crucial in determining whether the film can turn its impressive debut into a long-running theatrical success.
