With a domestic gross of ₹135.37 crore and an overseas contribution of ₹26.30 crore, the film's worldwide gross has officially crossed ₹161.67 crore in its first 7 days.
Mounted on a controlled budget of around ₹45–50 crore, the sequel has delivered an astonishing 150%+ Return on Investment (ROI) in its first week alone, securing an unquestionable Blockbuster verdict.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown (India Net)
After capitalizing on the Independence Day weekend, Awarapan 2 displayed remarkable weekday resilience, sustaining double-digit and strong single-digit footfalls throughout the week:
Day 1 (Friday, Aug 14): ₹22.00 Cr (Emraan Hashmi’s career-best opening)
Day 2 (Saturday, Aug 15 - Independence Day): ₹33.75 Cr (+53.4% national surge)
Day 3 (Sunday, Aug 16): ₹26.00 Cr (Solid family attendance)
Day 4 (Monday, Aug 17): ₹9.25 Cr (Strong weekday hold)
Day 5 (Tuesday, Aug 18): ₹9.75 Cr (Positive word-of-mouth uptick)
Day 6 (Wednesday, Aug 19): ₹6.75 Cr
Day 7 (Thursday, Aug 20): ₹6.00 Cr
Historic Milestones Shattered
Awarapan 2 has established a series of new industry and personal benchmarks:
Emraan Hashmi’s Highest-Grossing Film: Surpasses the lifetime collections of Baadshaho (₹82 crore net) and Raaz 3 (₹70 crore net), making Awarapan 2 Hashmi’s first-ever solo-led venture to enter and conquer the ₹100 Crore Club.
Vishesh Films’ First ₹100 Crore Domestic Grosser: While Vishesh Films dominated the 2000s with landmark musical hits, Awarapan 2 stands as the banner’s first-ever ₹100 crore domestic net blockbuster.
Independence Day Profit Leader: Overtaking post-pandemic holiday performers, the film ranks among the top three most profitable Independence Day releases of the modern era.
Trade Verdict:
Directed by Nitin Kakkar and co-starring Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, and Suvinder Vicky, the intense resurgence of Shivam Pandit’s redemption arc has tapped deeply into nationwide nostalgia and theatrical mass demand. Retaining over 10,000 shows heading into its second weekend, Awarapan 2 is positioned to challenge the ₹150 crore domestic net mark before the end of its second week.
