Mumbai: Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has emerged as a major box-office success within just five days of its release. The romantic action drama crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India on Day 5, becoming the actor’s first solo-lead film to achieve the milestone. It is now closing in on the Rs 150 crore worldwide mark.
Released on August 14, the Nitin Kakkar directorial has maintained strong momentum despite a noticeable weekday dip after its opening weekend. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, with Shabana Azmi also playing a key role.
Awarapan 2 crosses Rs 100 crore in India
The biggest milestone came on the fifth day, when Awarapan 2 pushed its India net collection beyond Rs 100 crore. Reports tracking the film’s performance put its five-day domestic total at around Rs 100 crore, making it Emraan Hashmi’s first solo film to enter the coveted club.
The film had already crossed the Rs 90 crore mark before Day 5 and managed to add another strong collection on Tuesday.
According to box-office estimates, the movie earned around Rs 9.75 crore on Day 5, taking its five-day India net total to approximately Rs 100 crore.
Emraan Hashmi scores his first solo Rs 100 crore film
The milestone is particularly significant for Emraan Hashmi.
Although the actor has been part of several successful films during his career, Awarapan 2 marks the first time a film led solely by him has crossed Rs 100 crore in domestic net collections.
The achievement comes nearly two decades after the release of the original Awarapan in 2007.
The first film developed a strong cult following over the years despite its modest theatrical performance. Its music, emotional storyline and Hashmi’s portrayal of Shivam Pandit helped the film acquire a lasting fan base.
Sequel benefits from nostalgia
The popularity of the original has played an important role in generating interest in Awarapan 2.
Emraan Hashmi has returned as Shivam Pandit, giving fans of the first film a reason to revisit the franchise. The sequel has also retained the emotional and musical identity associated with Awarapan, while introducing a new storyline.
The combination of nostalgia and new material appears to have worked strongly with audiences.
Strong opening weekend set the foundation
Awarapan 2 opened strongly on August 14 and benefited from the Independence Day holiday on August 15.
The film reportedly earned around Rs 22 crore on its opening day, followed by a substantial jump on the second day.
The strong weekend collections established a sizeable lead before the film entered its first full working week.
Even after the expected weekday correction, the movie continued to generate enough revenue to cross the Rs 100 crore domestic milestone within five days.
Worldwide collection approaches Rs 150 crore
The film’s international performance has added another layer to its success.
After five days, Awarapan 2 was reported to be approaching the Rs 150 crore worldwide mark, with its India gross and overseas collections combining to take the film close to the milestone.
The worldwide figure is particularly significant because it puts the sequel among the biggest commercial successes of Hashmi’s career.
At this pace, the Rs 150 crore global milestone could arrive shortly if the film maintains its momentum during the remainder of the first week.
Film has already recovered its investment
The film’s commercial performance has also translated into strong returns relative to its reported budget.
One box-office analysis estimated that Awarapan 2 had generated a 122% return on investment within its first five days.
The movie’s reported production budget is around Rs 45 crore, meaning the theatrical performance has already placed the project in a comfortable position commercially.
Its continued earnings will determine how far the film can climb during its second weekend.
Disha Patani adds to the star appeal
Disha Patani plays the female lead opposite Emraan Hashmi.
Her presence has helped broaden the film’s appeal, particularly among younger audiences. The combination of romance, action and the established Awarapan brand has given the sequel multiple selling points.
The film has also benefited from renewed interest in its music and the nostalgia associated with the franchise.
Competition could test its momentum
While Awarapan 2 has enjoyed a strong first week, its run will face competition from other releases and upcoming major films.
The film’s ability to maintain collections after the initial nostalgia-driven rush will be crucial.
A strong second weekend would indicate that the movie’s success extends beyond its opening audience and could push its lifetime domestic collection considerably higher.
A major turnaround for the franchise
The success of Awarapan 2 is also notable because the original film did not enjoy a major theatrical run when it was released in 2007.
Despite receiving positive reviews, Awarapan initially underperformed commercially. Over the years, however, it developed a cult following and became one of the films most closely associated with Emraan Hashmi’s career.
The sequel’s box-office performance therefore represents a significant turnaround for the franchise.
Producer Vishesh Bhatt has previously said the sequel was not conceived simply as a cash-grab or nostalgia exercise, but as an attempt to give the original story and characters another opportunity to connect with audiences.
Emraan Hashmi’s career gets a major boost
The success comes at an important point in Hashmi’s career.
After several years in which the actor appeared in a mix of supporting and lead roles, Awarapan 2 has once again placed him at the centre of a major theatrical success.
The Rs 100 crore milestone also demonstrates that the actor continues to have significant audience pull when paired with a franchise that has a strong emotional connection with viewers.
Rs 150 crore target now in sight
With the film already around the Rs 100 crore mark domestically and nearing Rs 150 crore worldwide, attention is now shifting towards its next milestones.
A strong second weekend could push the film substantially beyond its current total.
The bigger question will be whether Awarapan 2 can sustain its momentum long enough to become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year.
For now, the film has already achieved a major milestone for Emraan Hashmi.
Conclusion
Awarapan 2 has crossed Rs 100 crore in India within five days and is rapidly approaching the Rs 150 crore worldwide mark. The achievement makes it Emraan Hashmi’s first solo-lead film to enter the Rs 100 crore domestic club.
The film’s strong opening, Independence Day boost, nostalgic appeal and continued weekday performance have helped it become a major commercial success. With its first weekend behind it and the second weekend approaching, Awarapan 2 now has an opportunity to push significantly higher at the box office.