Emraan Hashmi’s much-awaited sequel Awarapan 2 has taken the box office by storm. The film has earned ₹84.31 crore nett in India and an estimated ₹120.86 crore worldwide in its opening weekend.
As a result, the film has emerged as a global hit. It has also recorded the third-highest opening weekend of 2026.
The film opened strongly on Independence Day. It collected ₹23.40 crore on Day 1. Then, the momentum grew further, with ₹34.09 crore on Saturday and ₹26.82 crore on Sunday.
A Blockbuster Weekend
The opening numbers reflect the huge anticipation around the sequel. The original Awarapan enjoys a cult following, so expectations were already high.
However, Awarapan 2 has managed to turn that excitement into box office success. Its ₹84.31 crore India nett weekend has placed it among the year’s biggest performers.
Moreover, the Day 2 jump was particularly encouraging. The film grew from ₹23.40 crore on Friday to ₹34.09 crore on Saturday, signalling strong audience interest.
Sunday remained steady as well. With another ₹26.82 crore, the film closed its opening weekend on a powerful note.
Third-Highest Opening Weekend of 2026
Awarapan 2 has now secured the third-highest opening weekend of the year. In addition, it has surpassed several recent theatrical releases.
The achievement becomes even more impressive because the film reached the milestone in only three days.
Meanwhile, the Independence Day holiday gave the movie an ideal start. Audiences turned up in large numbers, and the combination of action, drama and emotion appears to have worked in its favour.
Most importantly, the strong weekend suggests that the film has connected with both franchise fans and regular moviegoers.
Worldwide Collection Crosses ₹120 Crore
The sequel has also performed strongly overseas. Awarapan 2 has reportedly earned around $1.9 million internationally, which is approximately ₹18 crore.
Consequently, its estimated worldwide gross has reached ₹120.86 crore.
Crossing the ₹120 crore mark in its first weekend is a major achievement. It has also helped the film earn the Global Hit tag.
Furthermore, the overseas response highlights the reach of the Awarapan franchise. It also underlines Emraan Hashmi’s popularity across international markets.
Fourth-Highest Independence Day Weekend
The film has achieved another notable milestone. Awarapan 2 has registered the fourth-highest Independence Day weekend collection of the past decade.
That puts the sequel among the strongest Independence Day performers of recent years.
At the same time, the achievement shows how effectively the film benefited from the holiday period. More importantly, the strong turnout indicates that audiences were ready to revisit the Awarapan universe.
Emraan Hashmi Returns as Shivam Pandit
The film also marks a major return for Emraan Hashmi. He reprises his popular role as Shivam Pandit.
The character remains at the heart of the franchise. Therefore, Hashmi’s return was one of the biggest attractions surrounding the sequel.
Over the years, the actor has built a loyal audience through romantic dramas, thrillers and intense emotional roles. Now, Awarapan 2 gives him another opportunity to revisit one of his most recognised characters.
While nostalgia undoubtedly helped generate interest, the opening numbers suggest that audiences have embraced the character once again.
Carrying Forward the Awarapan Legacy
The original Awarapan gradually developed a strong cult following. Its emotional storytelling, music and performances helped the film remain memorable long after its release.
Therefore, the sequel had a difficult task. It needed to respect the original while also creating enough excitement for today’s audiences.
So far, the box office response suggests that it has achieved that balance.
The ₹84.31 crore India nett opening weekend is more than a strong figure. It is also a clear indication that the franchise still has significant audience appeal.
A Strong Start for the Sequel
The film’s performance also gives it a strong foundation for the weekdays. However, maintaining the momentum will now be crucial.
If Awarapan 2 continues to attract audiences after the opening weekend, its worldwide total could rise considerably in the coming days.
For now, though, the numbers are clearly in the film’s favour. A ₹120.86 crore worldwide opening, a third-highest opening weekend of 2026 and a Global Hit status make this a major theatrical victory.
As the film continues its run in cinemas worldwide, all eyes are now on its first-week collections.
Will Awarapan 2 continue its box office winning streak? Stay tuned for the latest collection updates and entertainment news.
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