Awarapan 2 Box Office Day 1: Emraan Hashmi’s Film Is His Biggest Opener, Collects THIS Much Crore

Nearly two decades after the original Awarapan became a cult favourite, Awarapan 2 has finally arrived in cinemas, and the response at the box office has been nothing short of impressive. Starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani in the lead roles, the film had generated decent pre-release buzz, but its strong advance booking indicated that audiences were genuinely excited to see the franchise return to the big screen.

According to the producers, Awarapan 2 has collected ₹23.04 crore net in India on its opening day. The film’s worldwide gross collection stands at ₹29.20 crore, marking a strong start for the Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani starrer.

The strong opening of Awarapan 2 is particularly impressive considering the film’s reported budget of around ₹45 crore. With ₹23.04 crore coming in on day one, the film has already recovered a significant portion of its reported production cost through its theatrical performance.

The film is also expected to benefit from the weekend. If the audience response remains strong, Awarapan 2 could cross its reported budget during its opening weekend itself.

The film has received mixed reviews from critics, but the audience response has clearly been strong enough to translate into substantial footfalls in cinemas.

The original Awarapan, released in 2007, did not perform well at the box office during its theatrical run. The film reportedly collected around ₹12.50 crore worldwide over its entire lifetime. Interestingly, Awarapan 2 has surpassed the original film’s reported lifetime worldwide collection within its opening day itself.

The difference in the two films’ box office performances highlights how much the Awarapan franchise has grown in popularity over the years, especially among Emraan Hashmi’s loyal fan base.

The opening of Awarapan 2 is also a major milestone for Emraan Hashmi. The film has reportedly given the actor his biggest opening to date as a solo hero. Emraan has struggled to deliver a major box office success in recent years, despite continuing to remain a popular name among Hindi film audiences. The strong start of Awarapan 2 could therefore prove to be an important turning point for the actor.

If the film maintains its momentum over the weekend and performs strongly on weekdays, Emraan could finally have another major box office success to his name.

The appeal of Awarapan 2 goes beyond its action and romantic drama. Nearly two decades after the original film, the sequel brings back the emotional world associated with the franchise while attempting to present it on a bigger cinematic canvas.

The film combines romance, action, emotion and music, with its songs also contributing to the excitement surrounding its theatrical release. The Awarapan fan fest has clearly begun in cinemas, and the strong opening suggests that the franchise continues to have a dedicated audience.

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, Awarapan 2 is written by Bilal Siddiqui and Vishesh Bhatt. The film features Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani in the lead roles, alongside Shabana Azmi, Puran Gabbi, Suvinder Vicky and Aniruddh Rawal. The film is presented by Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Films and produced by Vishesh Bhatt. Pen Marudhar is handling the all-India theatrical distribution.