🔥 Trending Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi Film Review and Box Office Performance

Emraan Hashmi's latest film, Awarapan 2, released on August 13, 2026, has garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with its box office performance showing an initial strong opening ⁴⁶¹⁰. The film is a sequel to the 2007 action-crime film Awarapan, which also starred Emraan Hashmi ²⁶.

Critical Reception

Awarapan 2 has been noted for bringing back a nostalgic feel of the 2000s, particularly with Emraan Hashmi's return as the character Shivam ⁶. Users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) have praised Hashmi's performance, with one user stating he delivers a "POWERFUL comeback" packed with "nostalgia, emotion, action & whistle-worthy moments" ⁴. However, some reviews suggest that the sequel, despite the anticipation, "doesn't rise from the riches of its past" ⁵. There has also been discussion about whether viewers need to watch the original Awarapan before seeing the sequel ⁵.

Box Office Collection

As of its release day, August 13, 2026, Awarapan 2 has shown a promising start at the box office. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected approximately ₹9.20 crore net ⁴. It is currently running across 6,045 shows ⁴. The film was eyeing an opening day collection of around ₹20 crore ⁴¹⁰. Notably, Awarapan 2 reportedly surpassed the lifetime collection of its original predecessor even before its official release, indicating significant pre-release buzz ¹⁰.