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'Awarapan 2' box office: Emraan Hashmi’s film crosses ₹150 crore, riding high on nostalgia

Awarapan 2 has collected ₹192.80 crore worldwide within 10 days, needing just ₹8 crore more to hit ₹200 crore. The film’s Day 10 India net collection was ₹8.75 crore, a 6.1% rise from the previous day. Emraan Hashmi’s comeback is being credited for the strong performance, and the makers have announced that the first teaser of his next film, Gunmaster G9, will drop tomorrow.

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Awarapan 2 Crosses ₹192.80 Crore Worldwide, Eyes ₹200 Crore

Emraan Hashmi’s comeback vehicle, Awarapan 2, has taken its worldwide gross to ₹192.80 crore within 10 days of theatrical release, according to Sacnilk data. The film now needs just ₹8 crore more to reach the ₹200 crore milestone.

On Day 10 (Sunday), the sequel collected ₹8.75 crore net in India across 13,632 shows, reflecting a 6.1% growth over its Day 9 collection of ₹8.25 crore. With this, the India net collection stands at ₹136.25 crore, while the India gross is ₹162.50 crore. Overseas earnings on Day 10 added ₹1.50 crore, bringing the worldwide total to ₹192.80 crore.

The film’s second weekend showed consistent momentum. After earning ₹5.75 crore on Day 8, it jumped to ₹8.25 crore on Day 9 before rising further on Day 10. Overall occupancy on Sunday was 27.06%, with evening shows recording 36.31% occupancy.

Nostalgia and Emraan Hashmi’s Return

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, Awarapan 2 is being seen as a nostalgia-driven success. Nearly two decades after the original Awarapan (2007) developed a cult following for its emotional storytelling, music, and Hashmi’s intense screen presence, the sequel has turned that nostalgia into strong box-office numbers. The makers have retained elements associated with the original while presenting a new chapter in Shivam’s story.

A review from Hindustan Times (HT) praised Hashmi’s performance, describing it as the quintessential Emraan Hashmi that a generation grew up watching. The review noted that he “delivers exactly what is expected of him: brooding intensity, and the kind of effortless cool that made him a star in the first place.” It added that the film has an old-school charm but doesn’t always keep its pace in check.

Gunmaster G9 Teaser Announcement

Buoyed by the film’s performance, the makers of Hashmi’s next project, Gunmaster G9, have announced that the first teaser will drop tomorrow. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana. The announcement comes as Hashmi enjoys renewed box-office momentum after a prolonged dry spell.

How each outlet told it

Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC

Framing: Focuses on box office crossing ₹150 crore and nostalgia as key factor — measurable and appreciative: 'riding high on nostalgia', 'strong run'

Facts Included:

Awarapan 2 collected ₹8.75 crore net in India on Day 10 across 13,632 shows per Sacnilk
Day 10 collection showed 6.1% growth over Day 9's ₹8.25 crore
India net collection reached ₹136.25 crore, India gross ₹162.50 crore
Overseas earnings on Day 10 were ₹1.50 crore, worldwide gross ₹192.80 crore
Day 8 collection was ₹5.75 crore
Day 9 collection was ₹8.25 crore
Day 10 occupancy stood at 07%, evening shows 36.31%
Nitin Kakkar is the director
Makers retained elements from the original film

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Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC

Framing: Highlights the upcoming teaser of Hashmi's next film while noting Awarapan 2's box-office performance — celebratory and promotional: 'through a decade of a dry spell... coming back with a bang'

Facts Included:

Emraan Hashmi's next film 'Gunmaster G9' teaser is dropping tomorrow
Gunmaster G9 also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana
Awarapan 2 reached ₹192.80 crore worldwide within 10 days of theatrical release
Awarapan 2 needs ₹8 crores to touch the ₹200 crore milestone
Quotes from HT's review of Awarapan 2, praising Hashmi's performance and noting its old-school charm

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimEmraan Hashmi's next film 'Gunmaster G9' teaser is dropping tomorrow.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
ClaimGunmaster G9 also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2 reached ₹192.80 crore worldwide within 10 days of theatrical release.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC, Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2 needs ₹8 crores to touch the ₹200 crore milestone.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2 collected ₹8.75 crore net in India on Day 10 across 13,632 shows, according to Sacnilk.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimThe Day 10 collection of Awarapan 2 showed 6.1% growth over Day 9's ₹8.25 crore.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2's India net collection reached ₹136.25 crore and India gross stood at ₹162.50 crore.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2's overseas earnings on Day 10 were ₹1.50 crore.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2 collected ₹5.75 crore on Day 8.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2 collected ₹8.25 crore on Day 9.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2's overall occupancy on Sunday stood at 27.06%, with evening shows recording 36.31% occupancy.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimAwarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimThe makers of Awarapan 2 retained elements associated with the original film.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Business Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC
ClaimHT's review of Awarapan 2 stated that Emraan Hashmi delivers brooding intensity and effortless cool, and that the film has an old-school charm despite not always keeping its pace in check.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Business Today, Hindustan Times 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24