Emraan Hashmi Top 10 Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies: Awarapan 2 Becomes His Biggest Grosser

Emraan Hashmi has finally achieved a box office milestone that has eluded him for years. With the phenomenal run of Awarapan 2, the actor now has the highest-grossing Bollywood film of his career as a solo or parallel lead.

The achievement is particularly special because Awarapan 2 was not expected to become this kind of box office force before release. The film was primarily riding on nostalgia, the cult following of the original Awarapan and the emotional connection audiences have with Emraan Hashmi’s character Shivam. But once the film reached theatres, the audience response changed the entire box office picture.

Awarapan 2 opened strongly and then witnessed excellent growth over the weekend. The film continued to attract audiences across multiplexes, single screens, Tier 2 and Tier 3 centres and non-national chains.

That sustained momentum has now taken Awarapan 2 past Raaz 3 and Baadshaho, giving Emraan his biggest-ever grosser in the solo or parallel-lead category. The milestone also marks a major comeback for an actor whose filmography has been closely associated with music, romance, thrillers and emotionally driven characters.

Awarapan 2 Becomes Emraan Hashmi’s Highest Grosser

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Awarapan 2 has now emerged as Emraan Hashmi’s highest-grossing Bollywood film as a solo or parallel lead. Awarapan 2 has collected Rs 84.31 crore in just 3 days. The film has surpassed the lifetime collections of his previous top performers and has taken the number one position in his career ranking.

Before Awarapan 2, the top position was held by Baadshaho, which collected Rs 78.10 crore nett in India. Raaz 3 followed with Rs 70.07 crore. Awarapan 2 has now moved ahead of both films.

The achievement is significant because Raaz 3 had remained Emraan’s biggest solo opener for years, while Baadshaho had been his highest grosser in the main or parallel-lead category. Awarapan 2 has rewritten both benchmarks.

Emraan Hashmi’s Top 10 Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies

Rank	Film	India Nett Collection
1	Awarapan 2	Rs 84.31 crore*
2	Baadshaho	Rs 78.10 crore
3	Raaz 3	Rs 70.07 crore
4	Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai	Rs 55.47 crore
5	Murder 2	Rs 47.90 crore
6	Jannat 2	Rs 42.50 crore
7	Hamari Adhuri Kahani	Rs 34.43 crore
8	Azhar	Rs 33.03 crore
9	Raaz Reboot	Rs 30.29 crore
10	Jannat	Rs 30.10 crore

*Awarapan 2 weekend 1 data.

Note: Did not include ‘Tiger 3’ as it was Salman Khan’s film, and Emraan Hashmi played an antagonist. Similarly we have not considered ‘They Call Him OG’ as it was a Tollywood film with Pawan Kalyan as lead and Emraan Hashmi was antagonist.

Emraan Hashmi’s career has produced several commercially successful films, but his box office journey has never been defined only by big-budget blockbusters. His strongest films have often relied on strong characters, music and audience connect.

Awarapan 2 has now joined that list and moved straight to the top. The current Top 10 ranking includes Baadshaho, Raaz 3, Awarapan 2, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Murder 2, Jannat 2, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Azhar, Raaz Reboot and Jannat.

With Awarapan 2’s latest performance, the ranking has undergone a major change. The film has jumped ahead of several established Emraan Hashmi titles and has become the new benchmark for his career.

Awarapan 2 Has Rewritten Emraan Hashmi’s Career Ranking

The biggest story here is not simply that Awarapan 2 has become another successful film. It has completely changed the hierarchy of Emraan Hashmi’s biggest films. Baadshaho had held the top position for years. Raaz 3 remained a major benchmark, particularly because of its opening-day performance.

Awarapan 2 has now surpassed both. The achievement also carries emotional value because of the journey of the Awarapan franchise itself. The first film was not a box office success. Yet audiences continued to discover it long after its theatrical release. That cult following eventually became the foundation for Awarapan 2.

Awarapan 2 Is Bollywood’s 8th Success Of 2026

The success of Awarapan 2 also adds another major achievement to its box office journey. By securing a plus verdict, Awarapan 2 has become Bollywood’s 8th successful film of 2026. The film has also emerged as the fastest Bollywood film of the year to achieve a successful verdict, making the achievement even more impressive.

Awarapan 2 has joined the list alongside Border 2, The Kerala Story 2, Dhurandhar 2, Bhooth Bangla, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4.

This is a major milestone for the film because it shows that its box office performance has moved beyond a successful opening weekend. The film has already recovered its reported budget benchmark and is now generating substantial surplus based on the India nett versus budget calculation.

From Cult Film To Emraan Hashmi’s Biggest Grosser

There is a fascinating full-circle story behind Awarapan 2. The original Awarapan was a commercial disappointment when it first arrived in theatres. But audiences did not forget it.

Its songs stayed popular. The characters remained memorable. Emraan Hashmi’s Shivam developed a loyal fan following. Almost two decades later, that fan base turned up for the sequel.

Awarapan 2 has now not only become a successful film but also the biggest Bollywood grosser of Emraan Hashmi’s career as a solo or parallel lead. That makes the franchise’s journey one of the most unusual success stories in recent Bollywood box office history.

Emraan Hashmi’s Box Office Comeback Is Complete

For Emraan Hashmi, Awarapan 2 represents much more than another successful release. The actor has delivered memorable performances across genres throughout his career. From romantic dramas and thrillers to horror and biographical films, he has built a filmography around characters that often leave a lasting impression.

But Awarapan 2 has created a new box office benchmark. It has given him his biggest solo or parallel-lead grosser, his biggest solo opening and a successful franchise comeback. Most importantly, the film has re-established the theatrical pull of Emraan Hashmi with a generation that grew up watching his movies.

Final Verdict

Awarapan 2 has delivered a career-defining result for Emraan Hashmi. The film has moved to the top of his highest-grossing Bollywood films as a solo or parallel lead, surpassing Baadshaho and Raaz 3 in the process. More importantly, it has turned the cult legacy of Awarapan into a genuine theatrical success story. From a film that was once a box office disappointment to a sequel that has become Emraan’s biggest grosser, the Awarapan journey has come full circle. For Emraan Hashmi and his fans, Shivam’s return could hardly have been more rewarding.

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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