Emraan Hashmi's "Awarapan 2" has achieved an impressive milestone, crossing the ₹160 crore mark at the Indian box office after just 13 days. This remarkable performance solidifies its position as the biggest solo hit of Hashmi's career and a significant turnaround for the franchise, whose 2007 original had a disappointing theatrical run.
Released on August 14, "Awarapan 2" opened strongly and maintained its momentum throughout its initial week. Data from Sacnilk indicates a net collection of ₹113.50 crore in its first week, with the film surpassing the ₹140 crore net mark during its second weekend. On Day 12, the film collected ₹3.82 crore, bringing its India-tracked gross to ₹170.36 crore. Early Day 13 figures reported ₹3.30 lakh, with final numbers still pending updates.
The 'Toxic' Threat Emerges
However, "Awarapan 2" now faces its biggest challenge yet with the arrival of Yash-starrer "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups." The highly anticipated film, which hit theatres on August 26, is expected to command a large number of screens and shows, potentially impacting "Awarapan 2"'s continued success.
The timing of "Toxic"'s release is crucial, as "Awarapan 2" is entering the latter part of its second week, a period when box office collections typically begin to slow down naturally. The competition from "Toxic" could further reduce "Awarapan 2"'s show count and screen availability, putting significant pressure on its daily earnings.
Trade reports had previously identified "Toxic" as a major hurdle for "Awarapan 2" as it approached the ₹150 crore India-net milestone. If "Awarapan 2" can maintain a reasonable number of shows and continue to attract audiences despite the "Toxic" wave, it could push its total well beyond current figures. Conversely, if "Toxic" dominates multiplexes and mass centres, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer could experience a sharp drop in its daily collections.