Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi's most awaited and cult classic sequel film 'Awarapan 2' continues to maintain its strong hold at the box office. After a bumper opening and record-breaking earnings in the first week of its release, the film has shown excellent stability in the weekdays of its second week as well.
On the basis of tremendous craze and positive word of mouth among the audience in theatres, the film has crossed the total net collection of ₹ 143 crore in India with its 12th day (2nd Tuesday) collection. Now the much-awaited film is just a few steps away from entering the prestigious ₹150 crore club.
How was the performance at the box office on the 12th day?
On the 12th day of its release i.e. second Tuesday, the film maintained excellent ticketing momentum despite the usual trend of weekdays.
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Net collection for day 12: According to early box office trade data and trends, 'Awarapan 2' on its 12th day has collected approx. ₹4.50 crore to ₹5.20 crore A spectacular collection has been recorded between Rs.
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Total Net Collection in India: After 12 days, the film's all-India net box office collection has now increased to approx. ₹143.80 crore Has reached.
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Gross and Worldwide Collections: The film's gross collection in the domestic market has crossed ₹170 crore, while the film's worldwide gross collection, including overseas collections, has crossed the historic figure of ₹210 crore.
Box office journey of 12 days: Complete mathematics of day-wise collection
'Awarapan 2' has taken the box office by storm since its opening day. The 12-day performance of the film was as follows:
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Week 1: In the first week, the film did a stormy business of ₹ 108.50 crore in India on the basis of its powerful songs, intense drama and Emraan Hashmi's acting.
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Second Friday (Day 8): ₹6.50 crore
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Second Saturday (Day 9): ₹11.20 crore
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Second Sunday (Day 10): ₹12.80 crore (Great Weekend Jump)
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Second Monday (Day 11): ₹4.80 crore (strong Monday test)
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Second Tuesday (Day 12): ₹4.90 crore (estimated trade figures)
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Total earnings for 12 days: ₹143.80 crore
Just ₹ 6.20 crore away from 150 crore club, when will the new achievement be made?
Box office analysts believe that considering the pace at which 'Awarapan 2' is running in theatres, the film will be officially released by the end of its second week i.e. Thursday (Day 14) or in the early shows of the third Friday. ₹150 crore club I will cement my place.
Once it crosses this figure of ₹150 crore, this film will become the highest grossing solo-lead blockbuster of Emraan Hashmi's career.
Why does the craze persist in both mass circuits and multiplexes?
There are many technical and emotional reasons behind this long run of the film:
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Emraan Hashmi's emotional and action avatar: Emraan Hashmi's intense character, serious acting and classic style in the film is getting immense appreciation from both the audience and critics.
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Chartbuster Music and Background Score: Like the 2007 original 'Awarapan', the romantic and Sufi tracks of its sequel remain in the top trends on YouTube and music streaming apps, drawing the youth to theaters again and again.
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Strong Screen Hold: Even on weekdays, the occupancy of evening and night shows in single screens and multiplexes of Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Punjab remains between 30% to 45%.
Box office outlook for the coming days
At present, due to there being no major clash at the box office, it is certain that 'Awarapan 2' will get enough screens and shows in the third week also.
Trade pundits predict that if the film shows a similar surge in the third weekend, its lifetime net box office collection will easily surpass ₹175 crore to ₹185 crore Can go beyond. By crossing ₹143 crore on the 12th day, 'Awarapan 2' has proved that the formula of great content, nostalgic connection and powerful music still proves to be a gold mine at the box office.