Awarapan 2 Opens with a Bang — And Rewrites Emraan Hashmi’s Record Book

Nineteen years after the original became a cult classic, Awarapan 2 has arrived — and it opened bigger than anyone expected. The Emraan Hashmi starrer collected an estimated Rs. 22 crore nett on its first day in India, smashing his previous solo-lead best of Rs. 11 crore nett set by Raaz 3 back in 2012.

Awarapan 2 Opening Day Numbers

What Fueled the Big Start

The film built momentum steadily through the day, benefiting from a strong night-show push and the Independence Day holiday landing right after release. Delhi-UP led the charge as expected for this genre, while West Bengal emerged as a surprise strong performer alongside Mumbai.

Trade watchers note that Awarapan 2 arrives on a controlled budget, meaning recoveries are already healthy just one day in. With today’s Independence Day numbers expected to push collections toward Rs. 30 crore, the film looks set for a blockbuster opening weekend.

What makes this run particularly notable: the original Awarapan (2007) was considered a box office disaster on release before earning cult status over time — making this sequel’s opening-day success a rare turnaround story in Bollywood.

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