Awarapan 2 has completed its first weekend at the Indian box office, and the result is nothing short of fantastic. What began as a nostalgic comeback for Emraan Hashmi has now turned into a major theatrical success story. The film entered cinemas with a cult following behind it. The original Awarapan had failed commercially during its initial theatrical run, but its popularity continued to grow over the years. Its music, emotional story and Emraan Hashmi’s performance helped it develop a loyal fan base.
- Awarapan 2 Weekend 1 Box Office Collection
- Third Highest Bollywood Opening Weekend Of 2026
- Awarapan 2 Enters Bollywood’s Top 10 Grossers Of 2026
- Awarapan 2 Set To Enter Rs 100 Crore Club
- Awarapan 2 Day 4 Advance Booking Shows Healthy Demand
- Awarapan 2 Dominates Monday Show Count
- Awarapan 2 Is Turning Into A Major Success
- Budget, Profit And Verdict
- More About Awarapan 2
- Final Verdict
That goodwill has now translated into an extraordinary response for the sequel. Awarapan 2 has remained one of the first choices for moviegoers throughout the opening weekend. The film witnessed strong occupancy across major cities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 centres, non-national chains and single screens. The most encouraging sign is that the film has not been driven only by its opening-day fan rush. It continued to attract audiences on Saturday and Sunday, with several properties bringing back the familiar “House Full” boards.
Awarapan 2 Weekend 1 Box Office Collection
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— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) August 17, 2026Awarapan 2 has collected Rs 84.31 crore nett in its first weekend at the Indian box office. The film opened with Rs 23.40 crore on Friday. It then witnessed a massive jump on Saturday, collecting Rs 34.09 crore. On Sunday, the film remained strong and added another Rs 26.82 crore. This takes the three-day total to Rs 84.31 crore nett.
| Day | India Nett Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 – Friday | Rs 23.40 crore |
| Day 2 – Saturday | Rs 34.09 crore |
| Day 3 – Sunday | Rs 26.82 crore |
| Total | Rs 84.31 crore |
The weekend trend is particularly impressive because the film managed to sustain strong numbers after its massive Saturday. A Sunday collection of Rs 26.82 crore shows that the audience response remains extremely healthy. The film has now entered the list of Bollywood’s Top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026 and has emerged as the third-highest opening weekend grosser of the year.
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Third Highest Bollywood Opening Weekend Of 2026
| Rank | Film | Opening Weekend Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge (4 Days) | Rs 466.00 crore |
| 2 | Border 2 | Rs 129.80 crore |
| 3 | Awarapan 2 | Rs 84.31 crore |
| 4 | Dhamaal 4 | Rs 67.21 crore |
| 5 | Welcome To The Jungle | Rs 65.83 crore |
Awarapan 2 has delivered the third-highest opening weekend among Bollywood films in 2026. The film currently sits behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Border 2. With Rs 84.31 crore in three days, Awarapan 2 has moved ahead of Dhamaal 4 and Welcome To The Jungle.
This is a remarkable achievement considering the scale and expectations surrounding some of the films it has surpassed. Dhurandhar: The Revenge remains at the top with its four-day opening weekend collection, followed by Border 2. Awarapan 2 has now taken the third position. The achievement becomes even more impressive when we remember that Awarapan 2 is essentially a nostalgia-driven sequel that has managed to find a fresh theatrical audience. The film has shown that strong emotional connect can still translate into major box office numbers.
Awarapan 2 Enters Bollywood’s Top 10 Grossers Of 2026
| Rank | Bollywood Film | 2026 India Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar 2 | Rs 1186.32 crore |
| 2 | Border 2 | Rs 362.76 crore |
| 3 | Bhooth Bangla | Rs 199.23 crore |
| 4 | Dhamaal 4 | Rs 177.53 crore |
| 5 | Welcome To The Jungle | Rs 137.93 crore |
| 6 | Cocktail 2 | Rs 104.53 crore |
| 7 | Awarapan 2 | Rs 84.31 crore* |
| 8 | O Romeo | Rs 83.35 crore |
| 9 | Main Vaapas Aaunga | Rs 65.15 crore |
| 10 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | Rs 61.78 crore |
*Awarapan 2 figure is after 3 days, as provided in the reference data.
The weekend collection has also pushed Awarapan 2 into the Top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2026. With Rs 84.31 crore already in the bank, the film has moved ahead of several releases that had a significant head start in their theatrical runs. Dhurandhar 2 leads the list, followed by Border 2 and Bhooth Bangla. Dhamaal 4 and Welcome To The Jungle also remain ahead, while Cocktail 2 has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.
Awarapan 2 has now entered the seventh position in the supplied ranking with just three days of theatrical collection. This is also an important milestone because the film has achieved it within its opening weekend. The next target is the Rs 100 crore club, which now looks extremely close.
Awarapan 2 Set To Enter Rs 100 Crore Club
Awarapan 2 is expected to enter the Rs 100 crore club as early as Tuesday. The film needs only Rs 15.69 crore more to cross the Rs 100 crore mark. Given the momentum generated during the opening weekend, this milestone is well within reach. The Monday test will therefore be extremely important.
Awarapan 2 has already shown that its audience base is strong across different markets. The film has performed well in urban centres while also finding excellent traction in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The presence of strong occupancy in non-national chains and single screens is another positive factor. If the film manages to remain in double digits on Monday, it will strengthen its position further and set up a healthy run through the weekdays.
Awarapan 2 Day 4 Advance Booking Shows Healthy Demand
| Particular | Day 4 |
|---|---|
| Advance Booking Gross | Rs 3.54 crore |
| Sunday Advance Booking Gross | Rs 8.57 crore |
| Monday Show Count | 11,511 |
| Sunday Show Count | 11,602 |
| Day 4 Prediction | Over Rs 10 crore nett |
The early advance booking for Monday is also encouraging. Awarapan 2 has registered advance booking worth Rs 3.54 crore gross, excluding blocked seats, for Day 4. For comparison, the film had recorded Rs 8.57 crore in advance booking for its opening day. Considering that Monday comes immediately after the Independence Day holiday weekend, the advance sales are respectable.
The film is scheduled to screen across 11,511 shows on Monday. This is only a slight reduction from the 11,602 shows it had on Sunday. That level of show availability gives Awarapan 2 a strong opportunity to maintain momentum.
Awarapan 2 Dominates Monday Show Count
The show count also provides an interesting picture of the competition. Awarapan 2 will be running across 11,511 shows on its first Monday. Its competitor, Batwara 1947, is scheduled to run across 7,163 shows. The difference highlights how strongly exhibitors are responding to the demand for Emraan Hashmi’s film. Awarapan 2 has gradually gained more theatrical space since release. The increase in shows over the weekend was one of the key reasons behind its ability to accommodate the audience rush.
Now, the film enters the weekday phase with a significantly stronger theatrical presence. The first Monday will provide the next major test for Awarapan 2. The advance booking trend is also holding up well considering the transition from a holiday weekend to a regular working day. Spot bookings are expected to contribute significantly, particularly during the evening shows. Based on the current trends, Awarapan 2 is expected to maintain its double-digit run on Monday. The current prediction is over Rs 10 crore nett for Day 4.
If the film manages to reach that mark, it would record the third-highest Monday collection of 2026 among Bollywood films, surpassing Dhamaal 4 and Welcome To The Jungle. It would remain behind Border 2 and Dhurandhar 2.
Awarapan 2 Is Turning Into A Major Success
The film’s journey is particularly interesting because expectations were not universally high before release. The trailer had received a mixed response, while the new music could not recreate the cultural impact of the original Awarapan soundtrack. Yet the audience had already developed an emotional connection with Shivam. That emotional connection has proved to be the film’s biggest strength.
The opening weekend has demonstrated that the sequel has successfully converted nostalgia into theatrical footfalls. More importantly, the strong Saturday and Sunday collections indicate that the film is no longer dependent solely on its core fan base. The audience word of mouth has taken over.
Budget, Profit And Verdict
| Parameter | Awarapan 2 |
|---|---|
| Budget | Rs 45 crore |
| India Net Collection | Rs 84.31 crore |
| Budget Recovery | 187.36% |
| Profit | Rs 39.31 crore |
| ROI | 87.36% |
| Verdict | Success |
Awarapan 2 has been made on a reported budget of Rs 45 crore. With Rs 84.31 crore nett collected in India after three days, the film has crossed the reported budget benchmark by a significant margin. On a simple India net collection-versus-budget calculation, the film has generated a surplus of Rs 39.31 crore, with a budget recovery of approximately 187.36%. Its simple ROI on this calculation stands at approximately 87.36%.
However, actual theatrical profitability is influenced by distributor share, marketing expenses and other revenue streams, so this calculation should be viewed as an indicative box office comparison rather than the final producer profit.
More About Awarapan 2
Awarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in prominent roles. Emraan returns as Shivam Pandit, the character that became one of the most memorable parts of his career.
The sequel combines action, romance, emotion and nostalgia while attempting to continue the legacy of the original Awarapan. For Emraan Hashmi, the film has already become a major career milestone. It has given him one of the biggest openings of his career and is now among his highest-grossing films as a main or parallel lead.
Final Verdict
Awarapan 2 has delivered a fantastic opening weekend and completely exceeded the expectations surrounding its theatrical run. With Rs 84.31 crore collected in three days, the film has become Bollywood’s third-highest opening weekend grosser of 2026 and has entered the year’s Top 10 highest-grossing films.
The House Full boards across Tier 2 and Tier 3 centres, single screens and non-national chains show that the film’s appeal has travelled far beyond nostalgia. With the Rs 100 crore milestone just around the corner and Monday advance booking remaining healthy, Awarapan 2 is now firmly on course for a strong and potentially long theatrical run.
Disclaimer: Box office figures mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various industry sources. The data is for informative purpose, and total may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized.
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