Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 Creates Box Office Storm, Crosses ₹130 Crore Worldwide
Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 is turning into one of the biggest Bollywood talking points of August 2026. The romantic action thriller, which brings Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit, has delivered a strong performance at the box office since its release.
Released in theatres on August 14, 2026, Awarapan 2 has quickly attracted audiences, particularly fans of the 2007 cult classic Awarapan. The sequel also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles and is directed by Nitin Kakkar.
Awarapan 2 Crosses ₹130 Crore Worldwide
According to the latest box-office reports, Awarapan 2 has crossed the ₹130 crore mark worldwide within four days of its release. The film has reportedly collected around ₹91 crore net in India by the end of its first Monday.
The performance is particularly significant for Emraan Hashmi as the film has emerged as his highest-grossing solo movie. The strong response has also helped Awarapan 2 establish itself as a major success during the Independence Day weekend.
Emraan Hashmi Returns as Shivam Pandit
One of the biggest attractions of Awarapan 2 is Emraan Hashmi’s return as Shivam Pandit, nearly two decades after the original film.
The 2007 Awarapan developed a strong cult following over the years, particularly because of its emotional storyline and memorable music. The sequel builds on that nostalgia while introducing a new chapter in Shivam’s story.
The film combines romance, action, crime and emotional drama, making it a familiar yet fresh experience for fans of the franchise.
Strong Audience Interest Drives the Film
Despite facing competition at the box office, Awarapan 2 has maintained strong momentum. The film’s performance indicates that audience nostalgia, combined with Emraan Hashmi’s return to a dark action-romance role, has worked in its favour.
The movie’s success is also being seen as an important comeback moment for Hashmi’s solo box-office prospects. Reports note that the film recovered its reported investment of around ₹45 crore after crossing ₹90 crore in India.
Will Awarapan 3 Happen?
With Awarapan 2 performing strongly, fans have already started wondering whether the franchise could continue with a third instalment. Emraan Hashmi has reportedly dropped a hint about the possibility of Awarapan 3, adding further excitement among fans of the series.
For now, Awarapan 2 continues its theatrical run, with its box-office numbers expected to remain a major talking point in Bollywood.