# From Disaster to Blockbuster: Awarapan 2 Crosses Rs 111 Crore in Week One

URL: https://technosports.co.in/blockbuster-awarapan-2/  
Published: 2026-08-21  
Updated: 2026-08-21  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Who says sequels to flops can’t strike gold? **Awarapan 2**, starring Emraan Hashmi, wrapped its opening week at a stunning **Rs 111.50 crore nett**, proving that nostalgia and a cult fanbase can outshine even the toughest odds. The original 2007 film was a box office disaster — yet its sequel is now on track for a possible Blockbuster verdict.

## Awarapan 2 : Day-Wise Collections

| Day | Nett Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Friday | Rs 22.50 cr |
| Saturday | Rs 33.00 cr |
| Sunday | Rs 26.00 cr |
| Monday | Rs 9.00 cr |
| Tuesday | Rs 9.50 cr |
| Wednesday | Rs 6.00 cr |
| Thursday | Rs 5.40 cr |
| **Total** | **Rs 111.50 cr** |

## Why Audiences Are Showing Up

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the romantic action drama pulled in mixed reviews but still delivered a Super-Hit run, largely riding on the goodwill of the original Awarapan’s cult following. Co-starring Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, the film has already become **Emraan Hashmi’s highest-grossing solo lead film** — a milestone that speaks volumes about the current appetite for intense, music-driven love stories.

![Awarapan 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Awarapan-2gdg-5-1024x576.webp)

With no major new release competing for screens, Awarapan 2 is expected to see a healthy spike in its second weekend before facing real competition from Toxic. The film’s success also mirrors a broader industry pattern: last year’s re-releases of former flops like Sanam Teri Kasam and Laila Majnu turned into hits, and now a sequel is repeating that trend on a much bigger scale.

Hashmi’s career arc itself adds to the story — he dominated the early 2010s with hits like Murder 2 and Jannat 2, a career trajectory not unlike many actors who’ve experienced a mid-career slump followed by a genre revival, a pattern well documented in general discussions of [film career resurgence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comeback_(entertainment)) in cinema.

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## What’s Next

If Awarapan 2 continues to hold steady through its second weekend, a Blockbuster tag looks well within reach — a rare feat for any sequel, let alone one following an original disaster.

### FAQs

### **Q1. How much has Awarapan 2 earned in its opening week?**

 The film collected Rs 111.50 crore nett in India during its first seven days.

### **Q2. Who stars in Awarapan 2 alongside Emraan Hashmi?**

 Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi feature in key roles alongside Hashmi.