Some rivalries come full circle — just not the way anyone expected. Sunny Deol and Emraan Hashmi have clashed at the box office before, and this time, the script has completely reversed.
Batwara 1947 vs Awarapan 2: Then vs Now
Back on June 29, 2007, Sunny Deol’s Apne released alongside Emraan Hashmi’s original Awarapan. Apne grossed Rs 2.5 crore nett on day one — three times more than Awarapan’s modest Rs 80 lakh nett opening.
Fast forward to August 14, 2026: Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 and Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 clashed once again. This time, the numbers flipped hard.
| Film (Year) | Opening Day | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Apne (2007) | Rs 2.5 crore nett | Winner |
| Awarapan (2007) | Rs 80 lakh nett | Underdog |
| Batwara 1947 (2026) | Rs 5 crore nett | Underdog |
| Awarapan 2 (2026) | Rs 22.5 crore nett | Winner (4x bigger) |
An Eerie Coincidence
Adding to the déjà vu, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 3 was dominating Hollywood box office charts back in 2007 — the same year the original clash happened. In 2026, it’s Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day holding a similar record-setting run.
The Films Themselves
Batwara 1947 stars Sunny Deol alongside Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, and Karan Deol. Awarapan 2 brings back Emraan Hashmi as a sequel to his 2007 cult classic Awarapan, joined by Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.
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Disclaimer: Box office figures are trade estimates and analytical tracking numbers, not certified collections.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the 2026 box office clash between Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2?
Q2. What happened when Sunny Deol and Emraan Hashmi first clashed in 2007?
Sunny Deol’s Apne beat Emraan Hashmi’s original Awarapan by three times on opening day.
