Few sequels get made from a film that flopped, and even fewer turn into box office giants. “Awarapan 2” has done exactly that, closing its opening weekend at an excellent ₹81.50 crore nett in India, cementing Emraan Hashmi’s return to the intense-romance genre that once defined his career.
Emraan Hashmi has had one of Bollywood’s most distinctive career arcs — read more about his filmography on Wikipedia. For more Bollywood box office tracking, check out TechnoSports entertainment coverage.
Awarapan 2: Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
| Day | Collection (Nett) |
|---|---|
| Friday | ₹22.50 crore |
| Saturday | ₹33.50 crore |
| Sunday | ₹25.50 crore |
| Total (Weekend) | ₹81.50 crore |
A Steady, Healthy Weekend Trend
Sunday’s collection of ₹25.50 crore marked a dip from Saturday’s peak, but that’s expected given Independence Day fell right before the weekend, giving Saturday an extra boost. Notably, Sunday business still ran about 13% higher than the film’s holiday-boosted opening day — a strong sign of consistent audience turnout rather than a one-day spike.
The film has performed strongest in Hindi belt markets, led by Delhi-UP and Bihar, alongside a solid showing in the Nizam circuit — a pattern that has historically held true for Emraan Hashmi’s films in this genre.
From Disaster to Blockbuster Contender
What makes this opening especially remarkable is the film’s origin story. The original “Awarapan” bombed at the box office upon its 2007 release, only to build a cult following over the years. As intense love stories with strong soundtracks found renewed success recently, the industry circled back to Hashmi, who had dominated this space during his commercial peak in the early 2010s with hits like “Murder 2,” “Raaz 3,” and “Jannat 2.”
“Awarapan 2” is already being called a SUPER HIT, with the potential to cross into BLOCKBUSTER territory depending on its weekday hold. The coming two weeks feature multiple holidays that could further boost numbers, though the film will face fresh competition from “Toxic” during that window.
