# Awarapan 2 Proves A Cursed Sequel Can Still Become A Hit

URL: https://technosports.co.in/awarapan-2-proves-a-cursed-sequel/  
Published: 2026-08-30  
Updated: 2026-08-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Nineteen years after the original bombed at the box office, its sequel just did something almost no film manages — turning a cult flop’s legacy into a genuine commercial win.

[Awarapan 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awarapan_2), starring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi, added a modest Rs. 1 crore on its third Saturday, pushing its India total to Rs. 142.30 crore nett. Trade estimates suggest the film will close its full run around Rs. 150 crore — a number few expected when the sequel to a 2007 “disaster” was greenlit.

That’s the real story here. The original Awarapan flopped hard on release but slowly built a cult following through TV reruns and its soulful soundtrack. Turning that legacy into a full-blown sequel success, rather than a nostalgic misfire, is rare territory — there’s barely any precedent for a sequel to a bonafide flop becoming an outright hit on this scale.

![Awarapan 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/awarapan-665-3.jpg)

## Awarapan 2: Collections Snapshot

| Phase | Nett Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Rs. 111.50 crore |
| Week 2 (Fri–Thu) | Rs. 28.70 crore |
| 3rd Friday | Rs. 1.10 crore |
| 3rd Saturday | Rs. 1.00 crore (est.) |
| **Running Total** | **Rs. 142.30 crore** |

Director Nitin Kakkar’s film has also ended a personal drought for its lead — this marks Emraan Hashmi’s first solo Hit in years, after a long stretch of underperformers since his early-2010s peak with films like Murder 2 and Jannat 2. His next outing, Gunmaster G9, reunites him with Himesh Reshammiya.

The trend isn’t isolated either — last year saw older flops like Sanam Teri Kasam and Laila Majnu find new life through re-releases. Awarapan 2 is now doing something similar, but on a much bigger scale, as a full sequel rather than a re-release.

Curious how the buzz built before release? Revisit [TechnoSports’ report on Awarapan 2’s record-breaking advance bookings](https://technosports.co.in/awarapan-2-advance-booking-emraan-hashmi/) that hinted at this comeback early on.

## FAQs

### **Q1: How much has Awarapan 2 earned at the box office so far?**

 The film has collected Rs. 142.30 crore nett in India and is expected to close its run near Rs. 150 crore.

### **Q2: Why is Awarapan 2’s success considered unusual?**

It’s a sequel to a film that flopped in 2007, making its transformation into a genuine Hit a rare box office outcome.