21 Aug 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has maintained strong momentum through its first week, with the film reportedly getting more theatrical shows on Day 7 than it had on its opening day. The sequel has now crossed the ₹161-crore mark worldwide, underlining its strong box-office run.
Day 7 Shows Rise Despite Weekday Dip
The film recorded around ₹6 crore net in India on Day 7, taking its first-week domestic net collection to approximately ₹113.5 crore. While the daily collection dipped compared with earlier days, the increased show count indicates that exhibitors continue to see demand for the film.
Worldwide Collection Crosses ₹161 Crore
After seven days, Awarapan 2 has reportedly collected ₹161.67 crore worldwide.
Its India gross stands at around ₹135.37 crore, while the overseas market has contributed approximately ₹26.30 crore.
A Strong Comeback for Emraan Hashmi
The film has emerged as a major commercial success for Emraan Hashmi, becoming his first solo film to cross the ₹150-crore worldwide milestone, according to reports.
The performance marks a significant turnaround for the actor, whose return as Shivam Pandit generated considerable nostalgia among fans of the 2007 original.
Opening Day vs Day 7
The film opened strongly on August 14, with trade trackers reporting an India opening in the ₹22-crore range. By Day 7, the number of shows had increased despite the expected weekday slowdown.
This suggests that strong audience response has encouraged cinemas to maintain or expand the film’s screen presence.
Second Weekend Could Be Crucial
With the film entering its second weekend, the focus will now shift to whether it can maintain its momentum.
A strong weekend could push its domestic earnings significantly higher and strengthen its position as one of the year’s notable Hindi box-office performers.
Nostalgia Has Worked in the Film’s Favour
Awarapan 2 benefits from the popularity of the original film and Hashmi’s return as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades later.
The emotional connection with the first film, combined with the sequel’s theatrical response, has helped turn the franchise comeback into a major box-office story.
A New Career Benchmark
The film’s performance has already established a new benchmark for Hashmi’s solo theatrical career.
With more than ₹100 crore net collected in India and over ₹161 crore worldwide in its first week, the film has moved well beyond the early expectations surrounding its release.
What to Watch Next
The key numbers to watch now are the film’s second-weekend collections, show count and occupancy.
If exhibitors continue allocating substantial screen space and audiences remain steady, Awarapan 2 could extend its successful theatrical run considerably.