Emraan Hashmi’s much-anticipated Bollywood sequel Awarapan 2 is now one of the biggest Bollywood success stories in 2026. It continued its remarkable run at the box office with almost Rs 26.25 crore on the third day (around $100 crore worldwide gross) and was still very successful after three days of release in cinema halls.
The audience response, the word of mouth (positive word-of-mouth and nostalgia for the original Awarapan), has been so good that we’re impressed that the film surpassed the industry expectation of releasing it not only in these three days, but in the first place.
Awarapan 2 (August 14) saw Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit, a character that has become very popular after the original got so popular over the years. The sequel had a good opening day, and it was up and running all weekend. Trade reports indicate that the film got huge on Saturday and stayed strong on Sunday and reached its best achievement in a record time.
Industry analysts estimate that the film made around Rs 26 crore on Day 3, with total India net collection of more than Rs 80 crore. Its gross collection in India is probably around Rs 100 crore, and overseas markets also contributed to the movie's overall success. The worldwide gross collection of the film is now estimated to be more than Rs 110 crore, and it is one of the fastest-growing Hindi releases of the year.
The film's performance is particularly important for Emraan Hashmi, who has been waiting for a major commercial blockbuster for a few years. Awarapan 2 has not only provided his biggest opening but has also reaffirmed his popularity with audiences. The film’s success is a testament to nostalgia-based storytelling and cinema’s modern look and emotional appeal.
Awarapan 2 has also been able to dominate the box office, not only against Batwara 1947 and Hollywood releases in theatres but also in multiplexes as well. The film’s occupancy level stayed high through the weekend, and there is strong audience interest and repeat viewership, says trade reports.
Directed as a continuation of the 2007 action thriller, the film stars Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani alongside an ensemble cast. The emotional callbacks to the original movie are appreciated by the fans, and many of the soundtrack and action scenes are also well-received. The impressive response has also opened the door for a third film in the series.
Awarapan 2’s popularity can be seen in its growing list of records. The film has already become one of the largest-grossing Hindi movies of 2026 and has already crossed some box office milestones in its opening weekend. If the movie continues to gain momentum on weekdays, it may soon compete with some of the biggest Bollywood hits of the year.
Awarapan 2 has entered the prestigious Rs 100 crore worldwide club in just three days and is a must-watch. When Emraan Hashmi’s comeback vehicle goes into its first full week in cinemas, all eyes will be on whether it can continue to be successful and set new box office records in the days to come.
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