Awarapan 2 Box Office Day 3: Emraan Hashmi Starrer Delivers Blockbuster Weekend, Emerges Third Highest 2026 Opener
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has delivered a blockbuster opening weekend, smashing expectations with a strong day-wise performance that has silenced early doubters. The film's Day 3 box office collection run has turned into one of the standout stories of 2026, and the numbers tell a compelling tale.
Awarapan 2 Day-Wise Box Office Collection
Here's how Awarapan 2 performed across its opening weekend:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹23.40 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹34.09 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹26.82 crore
- Opening Weekend Total: ₹84.31 crore
The Saturday jump to ₹34.09 crore stands out as the strongest single day of the weekend, a clear sign of positive word-of-mouth building through the opening day. The Sunday hold at ₹26.82 crore confirms the film retained strong audience interest through the weekend, rather than fading after a front-loaded opening.
Awarapan 2 Box Office: Third Highest Opening Weekend of 2026
Awarapan 2 has emerged as the third highest opening weekend grosser of 2026 among Hindi films, trailing only Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2. This is a significant achievement for a sequel returning nearly two decades after the original, and it firmly places Emraan Hashmi's comeback among the biggest openers of the year.
Awarapan 2 Brings Back Footfalls to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Centres
One of the most encouraging aspects of Awarapan 2's performance has been its strength at Tier 2 and Tier 3 centres, particularly at non-national chains and single screens. In the recent past, films like Bhooth Bangla, We The Junta (WTTJ), and Dhamaal 4 had brought some respite to exhibitors in these markets. Now, Awarapan 2 has gone a step further, bringing back House Full boards — a strong signal of genuine mass-audience connect beyond the metro multiplex circuit.
Awarapan 2 Box Office: A Clear Run Ahead Before Toxic
With Toxic arriving on Wednesday, 26 August, Awarapan 2 has a clear, uninterrupted run through the week to build on its strong weekend total. The big question now: will the film touch ₹200 crore, ₹250 crore, or go even beyond? Only time will tell, but the current trajectory suggests Awarapan 2 is well-positioned for a strong extended run.
Awarapan 2 Box Office Verdict: Blockbuster Confirmed
With an ₹84.31 crore opening weekend, strong holds across Saturday and Sunday, and a rare surge at single screens and Tier 2/3 markets, Awarapan 2 has firmly answered any doubts about its potential. Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit has translated into one of the biggest openings of 2026 and with a clear week ahead before its next big clash, the film's total collection race is only just getting started.
— CineInfinity
Box Office. Beyond Limits.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and internal research. The figures are approximate and indicative in nature. CineInfinity does not make any claims about the absolute authenticity of the data but believes they adequately reflect the box office performance of the film(s).
