The box office rivalry between 'Awarapan 2' and 'Batwara 1947' intensified on Saturday, with both films reporting notable jumps from their opening day figures. However, 'Awarapan 2', starring Emraan Hashmi, continued to hold a commanding position, earning more than double the Day 2 collection of 'Batwara 1947'.
'Awarapan 2' Crosses ₹50 Crore Mark
According to the latest industry reports, 'Awarapan 2' garnered ₹33.75 crore net across India on its second day, bringing its cumulative two-day net collection to an impressive ₹55.75 crore. The film saw a substantial 53.4% increase in its India net collection from Friday to Saturday, screened across 10,496 shows.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the romantic drama's India gross collection now stands at ₹66.90 crore. With an additional ₹6.00 crore from overseas markets, its worldwide gross has reached ₹72.90 crore. The sequel to the 'Awarapan' franchise, featuring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Salil Acharya, and Suvinder Vicky, blends romance, action, crime, and drama, with a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes and a U/A certification.
'Batwara 1947' Shows Percentage Growth
Meanwhile, 'Batwara 1947' registered a more significant percentage surge on its second day, with collections soaring by 134.8% from ₹5.75 crore on Day 1 to ₹13.50 crore on Day 2. The film was shown across 8,071 screens.
Despite this growth, its total India net collection after two days stands at ₹19.25 crore. Its India gross collection is ₹22.91 crore, and with ₹3.50 crore from overseas, its worldwide gross totals ₹26.41 crore. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this period drama explores the impact of the 1947 Partition of India on individuals and families. The cast includes Sunny Deol, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, Preity Zinta, and Shabana Azmi. It has a runtime of approximately 2 hours 25 minutes and holds an A certificate.
Day 2 Comparison: 'Awarapan 2' Maintains Lead
While 'Batwara 1947' achieved a higher percentage growth on its second day, 'Awarapan 2' maintained a significant lead in absolute earnings. Emraan Hashmi's film added ₹33.75 crore on Saturday, compared to ₹13.50 crore for 'Batwara 1947'. After two days, 'Awarapan 2' has successfully crossed the ₹50 crore milestone in India, whereas 'Batwara 1947' is yet to reach ₹20 crore. The financial disparity between the two films now stands at a substantial ₹36.50 crore in India net collections.