Awarapan 2 Becomes Emraan Hashmi's First Solo Rs 100 Crore Hit
· Entertainment · Times of India, Indian Express
Emraan Hashmi has delivered the first solo lead Rs 100 crore hit of his career with 'Awarapan 2', which crossed the milestone on its fifth day in theatres. Released on August 14, the sequel opened with Rs 22 crore on Friday and maintained momentum with Rs 33.75 crore on Saturday during the Independence Day weekend. Despite a post-weekend dip, the film earned Rs 9.25 crore on Monday and Rs 9.75 crore on Tuesday, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 100.75 crore. The film has recorded a worldwide collection of Rs 144.13 crore alongside an India gross total of Rs 120 crore. Mounted on a budget of Rs 45 crore, the project generated an estimated net profit of Rs 60 crore, translating to a 122 percent return on investment within five days.
Why it matters
The milestone marks a career turning point for Emraan Hashmi by cementing his commercial viability as a solo leading man at the box office.
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