Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 continued its strong run at the Indian box office on Monday, collecting approximately Rs 9 crore nett, according to early trade estimates. Despite recording a drop from its opening weekend, the film maintained a healthy hold and took its four-day domestic total to around Rs 90.50 crore nett.
The Monday performance is being viewed positively, particularly because the film had benefited from a strong opening weekend. With a discount-driven boost expected on Tuesday, Awarapan 2 could cross the Rs 100 crore nett mark in India within its first five days.
Awarapan 2 Box Office Collection Day-Wise
The film has recorded strong collections since its release, with Sunday emerging as another major contributor.
| Day | India Nett Collection |
|---|---|
| Friday | Rs 22.50 crore |
| Saturday | Rs 33.00 crore |
| Sunday | Rs 26.00 crore |
| Monday | Rs 9.00 crore |
| Total | Rs 90.50 crore |
The film’s four-day performance indicates strong audience interest, with the weekend contributing significantly to its overall box office haul.
Film Could Cross Rs 100 Crore Soon
With Tuesday expected to benefit from discounted ticket prices, Awarapan 2 is likely to witness an increase in footfall.
If the expected surge materialises, the film could comfortably move beyond the Rs 100 crore nett milestone shortly after the start of its first week.
Trade estimates currently indicate that the film could finish its opening week at around Rs 115 crore nett, although the final figure will depend on its Tuesday and Wednesday performance.
Awarapan 2 Emerges As A Super Hit
The strong Monday hold has further strengthened the film’s box office position. Awarapan 2 is currently tracking as a Super Hit, while the possibility of it reaching blockbuster status remains open.
However, maintaining momentum in the second week will be crucial.
The intense romantic drama genre can be relatively frontloaded, meaning collections can experience sharper declines after the opening week. Awarapan 2 will therefore need sustained audience support beyond its first weekend to reach the blockbuster level.
Toxic Could Impact Second-Week Run
The film has a relatively favourable situation during the upcoming weekend as it faces limited major competition.
However, Toxic is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday next week, which could affect Awarapan 2’s screen count and collections.
Its performance against the new release will ultimately play an important role in determining whether the film finishes as a Super Hit or manages to achieve the coveted blockbuster status.
From 2007 Disaster To Potential Blockbuster
The success of Awarapan 2 is particularly notable because it follows the 2007 original Awarapan, which did not perform well commercially during its theatrical run but eventually developed a strong cult following.
The resurgence of intense romantic dramas and music-driven films in recent years helped renew interest in Emraan Hashmi’s signature genre.
Hashmi had enjoyed major success during the late 2000s and early 2010s with films such as Murder 2, Raaz 3, Jannat 2 and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
The revival of interest in the genre eventually paved the way for Awarapan 2, and its current box office performance suggests that the gamble has paid off.
The film’s success also follows the unexpected resurgence of older films that initially underperformed but later developed strong fan bases. Recent re-release successes such as Sanam Teri Kasam and Laila Majnu demonstrated the commercial potential of cult films, while Awarapan 2 is now attempting to take that phenomenon to a much larger scale.
