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Awarapan 2 Outperforms Batwara 1947 in Ticket Sales, Yet Shows Lag Behind – PVR INOX Raises Queries
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 11:49 AM
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The new film Awarapan 2 has sold six times more tickets than the 1947 release Batwara, yet its number of screenings is only 282 higher, prompting questions about PVR INOX's distribution strategy.
Awarapan 2, a recent release, has achieved a remarkable ticket‑sales figure, reportedly selling six times more tickets than the 1947 film Batwara. Despite this strong demand, the number of shows for Awarapan 2 is only 282 higher than that of Batwara, a discrepancy that has drawn attention from industry observers.
The sales data suggests that audiences are eager to see Awarapan 2, yet the limited increase in screenings indicates a possible bottleneck in distribution or theater allocation. The film’s producers and distributors have not yet released detailed explanations for the disparity.
PVR INOX, one of the country’s largest cinema chains, has been cited in reports as the primary exhibitor for both films. The chain’s decision to run a relatively modest number of additional shows for Awarapan 2, despite its strong ticket sales, has raised questions about its scheduling strategy and partnership agreements with filmmakers.
Industry analysts are monitoring the situation closely, as the outcome could influence future negotiations between production houses and theater operators regarding screen allocation and revenue sharing.
The sales data suggests that audiences are eager to see Awarapan 2, yet the limited increase in screenings indicates a possible bottleneck in distribution or theater allocation. The film’s producers and distributors have not yet released detailed explanations for the disparity.
PVR INOX, one of the country’s largest cinema chains, has been cited in reports as the primary exhibitor for both films. The chain’s decision to run a relatively modest number of additional shows for Awarapan 2, despite its strong ticket sales, has raised questions about its scheduling strategy and partnership agreements with filmmakers.
Industry analysts are monitoring the situation closely, as the outcome could influence future negotiations between production houses and theater operators regarding screen allocation and revenue sharing.