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Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ clears second‑Monday test, falls short of Rs 140 cr on day 11
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 06:05 AM
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The film ‘Awarapan 2’ completed its 11th day, clearing the crucial second‑Monday box‑office test, but its total collection stayed below Rs 140 crore.
Emraan Hashmi’s latest release, “Awarapan 2”, entered its eleventh day of theatrical run on Monday, marking the second Monday since its debut. The film’s earnings on this day were enough to satisfy the industry’s “second‑Monday test”, a benchmark that gauges a movie’s staying power beyond its opening weekend.
The second‑Monday test is widely watched by distributors and producers as an indicator of audience word‑of‑mouth and the film’s ability to sustain footfall after the initial hype. Clearing this hurdle suggests that “Awarapan 2” managed to attract viewers beyond the opening surge.
However, despite passing the test, the cumulative box‑office takings remained under the Rs 140 crore mark, signalling a moderate performance relative to higher‑grossing releases. Analysts note that while the film avoided a steep drop, it fell short of the higher revenue expectations set for a star‑driven project.
The second‑Monday test is widely watched by distributors and producers as an indicator of audience word‑of‑mouth and the film’s ability to sustain footfall after the initial hype. Clearing this hurdle suggests that “Awarapan 2” managed to attract viewers beyond the opening surge.
However, despite passing the test, the cumulative box‑office takings remained under the Rs 140 crore mark, signalling a moderate performance relative to higher‑grossing releases. Analysts note that while the film avoided a steep drop, it fell short of the higher revenue expectations set for a star‑driven project.