Emraan Hashmi's new film hits the box office
New Delhi: Emraan Hashmi's film 'Awarapan 2' has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office in the first three days of its release. This has become the biggest solo opening of Imran's career.
Great earnings in the opening weekend
Earning of Rs 81.75 crore
According to Sacnilk, 'Awarapan 2' collected Rs 81.75 crore nett in its opening weekend in India. This is 89% more than Imran's previous best opening. By the fourth day, the film's net collection reached Rs 86.20 crore, of which Rs 4.45 crore was earned on the fourth day alone.
Talking about gross collection, this figure in India has reached Rs 103.35 crore. The final figures for the fourth day are yet to come. The film is currently releasing in theaters with 7,959 shows. Sacnilk's 'Awarapan 2' has topped the Independence Day weekend box office charts.
Great response even abroad
Record breaking earnings in overseas
The film has also performed well abroad. It earned Rs 19.31 crore from overseas in the opening weekend, which is Imran's biggest solo international opening. Due to this, the film entered the worldwide Rs 100 crore club in just three days. Despite competition from other films on Independence Day, the collection is quite impressive.
Record of leaving behind the original film
2007 film left behind
'Awarapan 2' has left behind the original film released in 2007. The lifetime worldwide collection of the first 'Awarapan' was around Rs 12 crore, while the sequel crossed this figure in just 2 days. The film's performance was average at that time, but it later became a cult film. Now the sequel has set a new standard in terms of earnings.
New turn in Emraan Hashmi's career
Biggest break of career
Trade experts believe that 'Awarapan 2' can prove to be the biggest career break for Emraan Hashmi. It is surprising the way the audience has accepted this sequel, which came after so many years. Now everyone's eyes are on when the film will cross the Rs 100 crore nett mark in India.
The collection in the coming days will decide how long 'Awarapan 2' runs in the theatres. At the moment it is clear that 'Awarapan 2' has brought Emraan Hashmi back in the list of box office king.