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Emraan Hashmi's "Awarapan 2" crosses ₹136 crore in 10 days
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:37 PM
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The sequel to the 2007 thriller "Awarapan" has amassed over ₹136 crore at the Indian box office by its tenth day, marking a strong second weekend performance.
Mumbai, August 24 (Hindustan Times) – Emraan Hashmi’s much‑anticipated sequel "Awarapan 2" recorded a cumulative domestic gross of more than ₹136 crore on its tenth day of release, according to trade trackers. The film, which opened on August 14, maintained steady footfall throughout its second weekend, adding roughly ₹30 crore to its earnings after the first week.
Industry analysts attribute the robust performance to the star’s fan base, aggressive marketing, and the film’s blend of romance and action that resonated with urban audiences. The movie’s occupancy rates in multiplexes across metros hovered around 70‑80 percent during the weekend, outpacing several other releases that debuted the same week.
The strong box‑office run places "Awarapan 2" among the top‑grossing Hindi films of the year so far, and it is expected to continue drawing crowds in the coming weeks as it approaches the lucrative festive period.
Industry analysts attribute the robust performance to the star’s fan base, aggressive marketing, and the film’s blend of romance and action that resonated with urban audiences. The movie’s occupancy rates in multiplexes across metros hovered around 70‑80 percent during the weekend, outpacing several other releases that debuted the same week.
The strong box‑office run places "Awarapan 2" among the top‑grossing Hindi films of the year so far, and it is expected to continue drawing crowds in the coming weeks as it approaches the lucrative festive period.