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Entertainment
Awarapan 2 Nets Rs.56 Cr in Two Days on Independence Day
✍️ pinkvilla.com
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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The film Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, earned a total of Rs.56 crore in its first two days of release, coinciding with India's Independence Day celebrations.
Awarapan 2, the latest offering from director Anil Sharma, opened on the weekend of India's Independence Day and has already crossed the Rs.56 crore mark in just two days. The film, featuring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role, has attracted audiences across multiplexes and single screens nationwide.
Box office analysts note that the film's performance is considered outstanding for a release during the holiday period, when competition from other big titles is usually intense. The earnings reflect strong audience turnout and positive word‑of‑mouth promotion.
While detailed breakdowns of the collections by region are not yet available, the overall figure positions Awarapan 2 as one of the top‑earning films of the current season. The production team has expressed optimism about the film’s continued success in the coming weeks.
Industry insiders anticipate that the film will maintain its momentum as the holiday season progresses, potentially boosting its total domestic gross to well above the Rs.70 crore threshold.
The film’s success underscores the enduring appeal of Emraan Hashmi’s on‑screen presence and the audience’s appetite for contemporary thrillers released during festive periods.
Box office analysts note that the film's performance is considered outstanding for a release during the holiday period, when competition from other big titles is usually intense. The earnings reflect strong audience turnout and positive word‑of‑mouth promotion.
While detailed breakdowns of the collections by region are not yet available, the overall figure positions Awarapan 2 as one of the top‑earning films of the current season. The production team has expressed optimism about the film’s continued success in the coming weeks.
Industry insiders anticipate that the film will maintain its momentum as the holiday season progresses, potentially boosting its total domestic gross to well above the Rs.70 crore threshold.
The film’s success underscores the enduring appeal of Emraan Hashmi’s on‑screen presence and the audience’s appetite for contemporary thrillers released during festive periods.