The Yash led Toxic is heading toward a major disaster as collections drop sharply after a strong opening day. If the present trends are anything to go by, the Geethu Mohandas directorial could end at a number as low as Rs. 150 crore in Hindi, and that's largely due to the Rs. 53 crore opening recorded by the film on Wednesday.

According to early estimates, Toxic is seeing NO GROWTH on Saturday; in fact, the collections might come down marginally, which signals a dangerous fate on Monday. Early estimates are suggesting a day in the range of Rs. 19 crore to Rs. 21 crore, taking the four-day total collections to Rs 115 crore.

Tomorrow could well be the last day of the run where Toxic stays at the double-digit levels, as the numbers will come down crashing to single digits from Monday. Toxic is turning out to be one of the worst trending films of all time, on the lines of the Aamir Khan-led Thugs of Hindostan, and that speaks volumes about the kind of word of mouth it is commanding among the cinema-going audience.

The Hindi market is still the best-performing market of the lot owing to the goodwill built by Yash post the historic success of the KGF Franchise, but the disastrous content has surely taken a dent in the standing.

The Ravi Teja-starrer Telugu flick, Irumudi, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office success stories in recent times, but its reported Rs. 104 crores worldwide gross in five days tells only a part of the story. What makes the film’s theatrical performance particularly noteworthy is the distributor share it has generated in comparison to the price at which its theatrical rights were reportedly acquired.

According to data shared by Suniel Wadhwa, co-founder and director at film production and distribution firm Karmic Films, Irumudi has generated a worldwide distributor share of around Rs. 56 crores within its first five days. The film’s worldwide theatrical rights are said to have been valued at approximately Rs. 20 crores, excluding GST. If these estimates are taken into account, the film has already generated distributor share nearly three times its overall theatrical acquisition value.

The biggest contributor has been Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The AP-TG theatrical rights were reportedly sold for around Rs. 15 crores, while the territory is estimated to have generated approximately Rs. 45 crores in distributor share in five days. In other words, the share is already 3X the acquisition price, with nearly Rs. 30 crores generated over and above the reported rights value.

Irumudi collected approximately Rs. 69.83 crore gross in India during its first five days. Of this, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed around Rs. 59.07 crores, an extraordinary 84.6% of the film’s domestic gross.

As per Suniel Wadhwa, the five-day All India distributor share stand at around Rs. 49 crores and the worldwide share at Rs. 56 crores.

Suniel Wadhwa noted that the figures highlight an important distinction often overlooked in box-office conversations. While gross collections indicate the volume of ticket sales, distributor share reflects the amount flowing back theatrically. More importantly, comparing that share with the acquisition price gives a clearer indication of the returns generated for distributors.

In Irumudi’s case, the recovery question appears to have been answered within the opening weekend itself. The subsequent weekdays have only strengthened its profitability story, making the film an interesting case study of how strong demand, controlled theatrical pricing and concentrated performance can translate into exceptional returns for distributors.

Hanuman Ansh has found an unexpected late surge at the box office. The film, which released on August 7, has collected Rs. 9.05 crore at the India box office in 19 days, with a significant chunk of its business coming in the last three days.

What makes the recent trend particularly striking is the pace at which Hanuman Ansh has picked up. After collecting Rs. 1.57 crore by the end of its second week, the film added Rs. 6.38 crore between August 23 and August 25, accounting for a substantial portion of its overall theatrical earnings.

The film collected Rs. 2.58 crore on Day 17, August 23, followed by Rs. 1.26 crore on Day 18, August 24. It then delivered another strong number on Day 19, collecting Rs. 2.54 crore on August 25. Together, the three days contributed Rs. 6.38 crore to the film's total. The turnaround is a sharp contrast to Hanuman Ansh's initial run. The film opened with Rs. 0.10 crore and collected Rs. 0.64 crore over its opening weekend. Its first week closed at Rs. 1.07 crore, while the second week added only Rs. 0.50 crore. The third weekend marked the beginning of the film's remarkable late run. Hanuman Ansh collected Rs. 3.68 crore over its third weekend, a massive 1,168.97% jump over its second weekend total of Rs. 0.29 crore.

With the latest collections, Hanuman Ansh now stands at Rs. 9.05 crore at the India box office. The film's recent run has given its theatrical journey a completely different shape, with the bulk of its business arriving well after its opening weeks.

The Geethu Mohandas directed Toxic starring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, and Huma Qureshi, has set the box office on fire in Hindi, surpassing all pre-release expectations. According to early estimates, the action-packed thriller has collected in the range of Rs. 48 crore to Rs. 52 crore on Wednesday, thereby emerging the biggest opening of all time for a non-franchise South dubbed feature film.

The film has established Rocking Star Yash as one of the biggest crowd pullers in the Hindi markets, capitalising on the historic success of the KGF franchise. The pre-release expectations were in the range of Rs. 30 crore, but Toxic has decimated all estimates to emerge and join the prestigious Rs. 50 crore-plus box office club.

The film has collected around Rs. 20 crore in the top 3 national chains - which has contributed around 40 per cent to the total business. The reports are not positive, and the cracks are already visible in the advance booking trends for the second day. It's an expensive film, and hence a solid trend is a must in the days to come, but that looks unlikely.

Nonetheless, the opening day is historic and yet again shows that predictions are not for all to make, as every Friday gives birth to a new story and a new superhero. This Friday, it was all about Yash.

The Yash led Toxic is headed to take a strong start at the box office in Hindi as the film is selling tickets with strong momentum. As of Monday at 10.30 PM, the Yash led actioner has sold 1,40,000 tickets across the top 3 national chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - and is headed to clock final advance in the range of 2,50,000 tickets.

This advance is indicative of a start in the range of Rs. 35 crore to Rs. 40 crore, which is one of the biggest openings of all time for a South Film dubbed in Hindi. When the bookings started on Friday, it looked like on track to sell 4,00,000 tickets in the national chains, but the pace slowed down a bit on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The advances are solid outside the national chains - especially the single-screen centres in tier 2 and tier 3 centres. The film will have strong footfalls from the mass belts, and this is a result of a strong fan base of Yash due to the historic success of KGF and KGF 2.

The start is going to be historic, the 4th biggest of all time for a dubbed film in Hindi after Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2 and KGF 2. In-fact, it's the biggest start for a standalone non-franchise film in Hindi, and that speaks volumes about the impact of Yash in Hindi audience. If the content lands from hereon, Toxic is headed for a strong finish at the Hindi box office, as the sky is the limit.

Emraan Hashmi starrer Awarapan 2 has continued to hold its ground at the box office in its second weekend. The film collected Rs. 21.66 crore in its second weekend, making it the sixth highest second weekend grosser of 2026.

While the second weekend is naturally expected to see a drop from a film’s opening weekend, Awarapan 2 has managed to retain enough audience interest to stay firmly among the year’s better-performing films. The Rs. 21.66 crore weekend becomes another indicator of the film’s sustained theatrical run, particularly considering the number of new releases competing for screens and audience attention.

At the top of the list is Dhurandhar The Revenge, which recorded a phenomenal Rs. 164 crore in its second weekend. Spider-Man: Brand New Day follows with Rs. 83.80 crore, while Border 2 stands third with Rs. 48.50 crore. Dhamaal 4 occupies the fourth position with Rs. 27.79 crore, followed closely by Bhooth Bangla at Rs. 26.90 crore.

With Rs. 21.66 crore, Awarapan 2 takes the sixth spot, narrowly ahead of Welcome To The Jungle, which collected Rs. 20.53 crore in its second weekend. The difference between the two films is just Rs. 1.13 crore, making the comparison particularly interesting given that both films are among the notable Hindi theatrical releases of the year.

Further down the list are Project Hail Mary at Rs. 12.90 crore, Cocktail 2 at Rs. 12.37 crore and Main Vaapas Aaunga at Rs. 12.12 crore.

What makes Awarapan 2’s second weekend performance noteworthy is that the film is no longer simply benefiting from the curiosity surrounding its release. A second weekend of Rs. 21.66 crore suggests that the audience response has translated into sustained footfalls, with the film continuing to find viewers beyond its initial fan base.

The film's journey has also been interesting because Awarapan 2 was always carrying the weight of an emotionally remembered original. Instead of merely relying on nostalgia for its first weekend, the sequel has managed to keep the momentum going into its second week, giving it the legs required for a healthy theatrical run.

The second weekend figure also places the film in some good company. Only five films have managed a better second weekend in 2026 so far, and Awarapan 2 has comfortably moved ahead of several major releases on the list.

For a film that is now well into its second week, Rs. 21.66 crore over the weekend is a solid sign of audience hold. The bigger question now is how far the film can stretch its theatrical run and where it eventually lands on the year’s overall box office charts.

For now, though, Awarapan 2 has another distinction to its name: the sixth highest second weekend grosser of 2026.

Top 10 Second Weekend Grossers of 2026 Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 164 cr Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Rs. 83.80 cr Border 2 - Rs. 48.50 cr Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 27.79 cr Bhooth Bangla - Rs. 26.90 cr Awarapan 2 - Rs. 21.66 cr Welcome To The Jungle - Rs. 20.53 cr Project Hail Mary - Rs. 12.90 cr Cocktail 2 - Rs. 12.37 cr Main Vaapas Aaunga - Rs. 12.12 cr

The Yash and Geethu Mohandas film, Toxic has taken an extraordinary start in advance bookings for the Hindi-dubbed version. The tickets went on sale on Friday at 8 AM, and the action thriller has sold 30,000 tickets across the top 3 national chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - in less than 6 hours.

This is phenomenal momentum for the Yash starrer, and the early advance bookings are indicating first-day business in the range of Rs. 45 crore to Rs. 55 crore in Hindi alone. The film is priced at the super blockbuster slab, matching the rates of Dhurandhar 2 and Spiderman: Brand New Day, and the initial craze is also matching some of the biggest Hindi films of all time.

The 6-hour sales of Toxic are higher than the 6-hour sales of bumper openers like Animal, Dhurandhar, Tiger 3 and Spider-Man, among others. The advances are solid all across the board, be it multiplexes or the single screens.

Toxic is recording the second-biggest advance booking of 2026 after Dhurandhar 2, but one must note that the latter was a franchise, and this is a standalone original film, that too of Kannada origin.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved yet another major milestone at the Indian box office, with the Tom Holland-led Marvel superhero film crossing the Rs. 500 crore mark in India. The film has now accumulated Rs. 506.63 crore since its release, underlining the extraordinary staying power it has displayed through its theatrical run.

Released in India on July 30, a day ahead of its global release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day got off to a spectacular start and has maintained remarkable momentum well into its third week. The film's ability to sustain audience interest despite the arrival of newer releases has been particularly noteworthy. Bollywood Hungama's box office data records the film's India release date as July 30, 2026.

On Day 22, the film has already collected Rs. 0.97 crore through its morning, afternoon and evening shows. With night shows still to be added, the film is more than likely to finish the day by crossing the Rs. 1 crore mark once again. More significantly, the film is recording an impressive 10.8% occupancy despite being in the latter stages of its theatrical run and facing competition from films that have arrived in the subsequent weeks.

The sustained occupancy is perhaps as significant as the cumulative figure itself. For a film that has been in cinemas for more than three weeks, continuing to command double-digit occupancy indicates that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has not simply benefited from its massive opening but has managed to retain a consistent audience base. Recent reporting has similarly highlighted the film's resilience in its third week, with the film continuing to attract audiences despite competition from new Hindi releases.

The trajectory is particularly impressive when viewed against the scale of its opening. Brand New Day became a record-breaking theatrical performer in India from its first day itself, with reports putting its opening-day gross at Rs. 72.44 crore. The film has since converted that initial frenzy into sustained theatrical business, allowing it to move beyond the Rs. 500 crore milestone.

The milestone also reinforces the growing appetite for major Hollywood releases in the Indian theatrical market. Industry voices have pointed to the unprecedented screen allocation enjoyed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the start of its run, with multiplexes reportedly allocating around 70% of their daily showtimes to the film during its initial phase.

What makes the Rs. 506.63 crore haul particularly noteworthy is that the film is still adding meaningful numbers at a stage when most big-ticket releases experience a sharp drop in theatrical relevance. With another Rs. 1 crore-plus likely on Day 22, Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to demonstrate that its run in India is far from over.

For Tom Holland's Spider-Man, the film's performance has once again underlined the character's extraordinary theatrical pull in India. More than three weeks after its arrival, audiences are still turning up for the web-slinger, allowing Brand New Day to add another landmark to what has become one of the most remarkable Hollywood box office runs in the country.

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has reached a major box-office milestone, crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark in India on its sixth day. The romantic action drama has emerged as the third fastest film of 2026 to enter the coveted Rs. 100 crore club, adding another significant achievement with what a strong theatrical run for the sequel has been.

According to the latest box-office figures, Awarapan 2 had collected Rs. 99.46 crore by the end of Day 5. The film then added Rs. 1.40 crore nett from its morning and afternoon shows on Wednesday, Day 6, taking its running total to Rs. 100.86 crore. With the milestone now crossed, the Emraan Hashmi starrer has joined the year's fastest Rs. 100 crore grossers.

Awarapan 2 now sits behind only Dhurandhar The Revenge and Spider-Man: Brand New Day on the list. Dhurandhar The Revenge, which released on March 19, remains the fastest film of 2026 to reach the milestone, entering the Rs. 100 crore club in just one day. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which arrived in theatres on July 30, achieved the feat in two days. Awarapan 2, meanwhile, has accomplished the same in six days.

The achievement becomes even more noteworthy when compared with the other films that have crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark this year. Dhamaal 4 took nine days to reach the milestone and has gone on to collect Rs. 163.62 crore, while Welcome To The Jungle also took nine days and currently stands at Rs. 130.796 crore. In terms of speed, Awarapan 2 has therefore outpaced both films despite having a considerably different scale and pre-release positioning.

For Emraan Hashmi, the century is particularly significant. The actor has spent years building a loyal audience through films that combine romance, music, drama and darker emotional themes. Awarapan 2 has tapped into that established connection while also leveraging the nostalgia attached to the franchise. The result is a theatrical run that has transformed what could have been a straightforward franchise revival into one of the more surprising commercial successes of 2026.

The film's journey to the Rs. 100 crore mark has also been impressive for the manner in which it has sustained its momentum after the opening weekend. Awarapan 2 built a substantial cushion in its first three days and then continued to attract audiences through the weekdays. By adding Rs. 1.40 crore from Wednesday's morning and afternoon shows, the film comfortably moved past the century mark on Day 6.

The timing could also work in the film's favour. With Toxic scheduled to arrive on August 26, Awarapan 2 has several more days to capitalise on its momentum and maximise its collections before a major new release begins to put pressure on its screen count.

The conversation around the film has now shifted from whether Awarapan 2 can cross Rs. 100 crore to how far it can ultimately go. Having achieved the milestone in just six days, the film has already surpassed the expectations surrounding its theatrical prospects and established itself as one of the year's notable box-office performers.

At Rs. 100.86 crore and counting, Awarapan 2 has not only given Emraan Hashmi a major solo box-office milestone but has also emerged as the third fastest Rs. 100 crore grosser of 2026.

Fastest Rs. 100 cr Grossers of 2026 Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 1108.09 - 1 Day Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Rs. 476.92 - 2 Days Awarapan 2 - Rs. 100.81 - 6 Days Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 163.62 - 9 Days Welcome To The Jungle - Rs. 130.796 - 9 Days

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has crossed the coveted Rs. 100 crore mark at the Indian box office. The film achieved the milestone on Wednesday, Day 6 of its theatrical run, after collecting Rs. 1.40 crore nett from morning and afternoon shows. The Emraan Hashmi starrer had ended its fifth day with a cumulative collection of Rs. 99.46 crore. With another Rs. 1.40 crore coming in from the first half of Day 6, Awarapan 2 has now taken its total to Rs. 100.86 crore nett, officially entering the Rs. 100 crore club.

The milestone is a significant one for Hashmi, as Awarapan 2 marks the actor’s first solo film to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark in India. The achievement also underlines the strong theatrical pull generated by the sequel, which has benefited from the nostalgia surrounding the Awarapan franchise as well as renewed audience interest in Hashmi.

The film had opened strongly on Friday with Rs. 23.40 crore, followed by an impressive Rs. 34.09 crore on Saturday and Rs. 26.82 crore on Sunday. The opening weekend stood at Rs. 84.31 crore, providing the film with a substantial cushion going into the weekdays. It then collected Rs. 10.06 crore on Monday and Rs. 5.09 crore on Tuesday, taking its five-day total to Rs. 99.46 crore.

With the Rs. 100 crore milestone now achieved on Day 6, Awarapan 2 has demonstrated considerable resilience beyond its opening weekend. The film’s journey from a strong weekend to the century club in less than a week indicates that the audience interest has extended beyond the initial wave of franchise nostalgia.

The film also has a few more days to maximise its theatrical run before Toxic arrives on Wednesday, August 26. With no major release competing for screens immediately, Awarapan 2 has an open window to build on its momentum and push its lifetime collections further.

For Hashmi, the Rs. 100 crore achievement is arguably the biggest commercial validation of his recent theatrical comeback. Having established a loyal following through romantic dramas, thrillers and music-driven films, the actor has once again found himself at the centre of a major box-office success. Awarapan 2 has not only revived a popular franchise but also reinforced Hashmi’s ability to draw audiences to theatres when given the right vehicle.

Having crossed Rs. 100 crore in just six days, the focus now shifts to where Awarapan 2 eventually lands. With the film already past the century mark and several days still available before the arrival of Toxic, the sequel has a clear opportunity to add substantially to its tally.

Awarapan 2 has continued its strong run at the box office after its opening weekend, with the Emraan Hashmi starrer recording Rs. 8.89 crore on its first Monday. The film has consequently emerged as the fourth-highest first Monday grosser of 2026, putting it ahead of several major Hindi releases of the year.

The Monday hold is particularly encouraging because it indicates that the film's strong weekend business has translated into weekday footfalls. Awarapan 2 has collected Rs. 8.89 crore, edging past Welcome To The Jungle, which recorded Rs. 8.24 crore, and Dhamaal 4, which earned Rs. 8.18 crore on their respective first Mondays. The Emraan Hashmi starrer is therefore ahead of the two films by 7.9% and 8.7%, respectively.

At the top of the chart, Border 2 remains the year's biggest first Monday grosser with a massive Rs. 63.59 crore, followed by Dhurandhar: The Revenge at Rs. 59 crore. Spider-Man: Brand New Day occupies the third spot with Rs. 23.30 crore, meaning Awarapan 2 is the only film in the Top 5 after these three major event releases to cross the Rs. 8 crore mark on its first Monday.

The gap with the films below Awarapan 2 is also telling. Bhooth Bangla collected Rs. 6.25 crore on its first Monday, while Cocktail 2 recorded Rs. 6.07 crore. O' Romeo and Alpha are further behind at Rs. 4.25 crore and Rs. 3.82 crore, respectively. In other words, Awarapan 2 has delivered a Monday collection nearly 42% higher than Bhooth Bangla and over 46% higher than Cocktail 2.

What makes the Monday number significant is that Awarapan 2 is not simply riding the strength of its opening weekend anymore. A first Monday of Rs. 8.89 crore suggests that the film has retained a sizeable portion of its weekend audience, giving it a solid foundation for the crucial first-week run. For a sequel built around the cult recall of the original and Emraan Hashmi's action image, the weekday response provides an important indication that the theatrical interest extends beyond the initial nostalgia factor.

The film's position is even more impressive when viewed against the scale of the 2026 box office. The top three first Monday performers — Border 2, Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Spider-Man: Brand New Day — are all large-scale event films. Awarapan 2, meanwhile, has positioned itself directly behind them, while staying ahead of several established franchises and star-driven releases.

For Emraan Hashmi, the Monday performance further strengthens what has already been a remarkable career turnaround. After emerging as his biggest opening weekend grosser, Awarapan 2 has now added another significant milestone by entering the Top 4 first Monday performers of 2026.

With Rs. 8.89 crore coming in on the first working day after the weekend, the film has given itself a healthy platform for the rest of the week. The key now will be how well it holds through Tuesday and Wednesday, but for the moment, Awarapan 2 is firmly holding its own among the year's biggest theatrical performers.

Top 10 Highest First Monday Grossers of 2026 Border 2 - Rs. 63.59 cr Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 59 cr Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Rs. 23.30 cr Awarapan 2 - Rs. 8.89 cr Welcome To The Jungle - Rs. 8.24 cr Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 8.18 cr Bhooth Bangla - Rs. 6.25 cr Cocktail 2 - Rs. 6.07 cr O' Romeo- Rs. 4.25 cr Alpha - Rs. 3.82 cr

Awarapan 2 has delivered another major box office milestone for Emraan Hashmi, with the film recording the highest single-day collection of the actor's career. The sequel collected a staggering Rs. 33.77 crore on Saturday, comfortably surpassing the previous benchmark held by Baadshaho.

The scale of the jump is significant. Baadshaho, which was previously Hashmi's biggest single-day grosser among the films listed, collected Rs. 15.60 crore on its second day. Awarapan 2 has therefore more than doubled that benchmark, registering a 116% higher collection on Saturday.

The film's performance has been consistently strong across its opening weekend. After collecting Rs. 21.89 crore on Friday, Awarapan 2 surged to Rs. 33.77 crore on Saturday before adding another Rs. 25.84 crore on Sunday. This takes its three-day total to Rs. 81.50 crore, underlining the remarkable momentum the film has built since release.

The gap with Hashmi's earlier best is even more striking when the individual days are compared. Baadshaho collected Rs. 12.60 crore on Friday and Rs. 15.60 crore on Saturday, while Awarapan 2 opened at Rs. 21.89 crore before exploding on Saturday. Raaz 3 had recorded Rs. 10.47 crore on its opening day, while The Dirty Picture had collected Rs. 9.54 crore.

What stands out is that Awarapan 2 isn't merely benefiting from one exceptional day. The film has maintained a strong level of audience interest across all three days, with each of its opening weekend collections comfortably ahead of the single-day benchmarks of Hashmi's earlier major successes.

For an actor whose strongest theatrical phase came more than a decade ago, the response to Awarapan 2 is particularly telling. The film has managed to reconnect Hashmi with the mass audience in a way that goes beyond nostalgia, turning the return to his action avatar into a genuine box office event.

With a Rs. 33.77 crore single-day record now to his name, Hashmi has found a new career benchmark and Awarapan 2 is proving that the actor's box office pull still has plenty of firepower left.

Emraan Hashmi has achieved a career-defining box office milestone with Awarapan 2. Just three days after its release, the action entertainer has emerged as the highest-grossing film of Hashmi's career, surpassing the lifetime collections of The Dirty Picture.

Awarapan 2 has collected Rs. 82.09 crore in its opening weekend, taking it past The Dirty Picture, which ended its theatrical run at Rs. 80 crore. The film has therefore rewritten Hashmi's career-best benchmark within just three days, an impressive turnaround for an actor whose biggest theatrical successes came largely during the 2000s and early 2010s.

The scale of the achievement becomes more striking when viewed against Hashmi's other major performers. Baadshaho stands at Rs. 78.10 crore, followed by Raaz 3 at Rs. 70.07 crore and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai at Rs. 55.47 crore. Murder 2 collected Rs. 47.90 crore, while Jannat 2 finished at Rs. 42.50 crore.

What makes Awarapan 2's run particularly significant is the speed at which it has reached the milestone. Unlike a film that gradually builds over several weeks, the sequel has raced past the career benchmarks of some of Hashmi's most recognised films almost immediately. Its Rs. 82.09 crore opening weekend is already Rs. 4 crore ahead of The Dirty Picture and Rs. 3.99 crore above Baadshaho.

The result also points to the strength of the Awarapan brand and the enduring connect audiences have with Hashmi in an action-oriented avatar. The sequel has managed to turn nostalgia for the original into strong theatrical demand, giving Hashmi something that has eluded him for years: a film that combines franchise recall with a genuinely massive commercial opening.

With Awarapan 2 already sitting at the top of his career chart after only three days, the question is no longer whether the film will become Hashmi's biggest hit, but how far beyond the Rs. 82 crore mark it can eventually go. For an actor whose previous career-high stood at Rs. 80 crore, the sequel has delivered a remarkably swift and emphatic box office reset.

Emraan Hashmi's Top 10 All-Time Highest Grossers Awarapan 2 - Rs. 82.09 cr The Dirty Picture - Rs. 80 cr Baadshaho - Rs. 78.1 cr Raaz 3 - Rs. 70.07 cr Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai - Rs. 55.47 cr Murder 2 - Rs. 47.90 cr Jannat 2 - Rs. 42.50 cr Hamari Adhuri Kahani - Rs. 34.43 cr Ghanchakkar - Rs. 31.60 cr Azhar - Rs. 29.70 cr

The Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani led Awarapan 2 has taken the box office by storm, surpassing all pre-release expectations. According to early estimates, the Nitin Kakkar directorial is looking to collect in the range of Rs. 19 crore to Rs. 21 crore on a non-holiday Friday.

This is the career-best opening day for Emraan Hashmi and is headed to become his biggest grosser in the long run. The film will see a big spike in business on Saturday owing to the Independence Day holiday, and consolidate that with a strong Sunday. The first weekend of Awarapan 2 is expected to be around the Rs. 80 crore mark, which is fantastic to say the least.

From there, the film will enter the Rs. 100 crore club in less than a week, and embark on a journey to the Rs. 150 crore club. Awarapan 2 has collected around Rs. 10 crore net in the top 3 national chains, contributing about 50 per cent to the total business.

The film is a hit on arrival, and we need to see how big a hit it becomes in the days to come. It faced competition from Batwara, which has not really taken off, but took a dent in the business of Awarapan 2 due to showcasing tussle between PVR Inox and Pen Marudhar.

The Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi reunion on Batwara 1947 has not really set the ball rolling at the box office. According to early estimates, the partition drama has collected in the range of Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 6 crore on Friday, which is much below the industry projections of Rs. 9 crore.

The film has collected around Rs. 3 crore in the top 3 national chains - PVR Inox and Cinepolis- which have contributed 55 per cent to the total business. The start is slow, but the reports seem to be on the positive side, which gives the film some sort of hope to perform well over the weekend.

There is the big Independence Day holiday on Saturday, and that should help the film put up big gains at the box office. If it manages to double up, and sustain at a similar number on Sunday, there is a shot for it to do respectable business, though the success story will be determined by the trend from the weekdays.

Awarapan 2 has opened to a strong response at the box office, with the Emraan Hashmi starrer witnessing healthy audience turnout during the morning shows. The film, which carries significant franchise nostalgia and has generated strong pre-release anticipation, is showing encouraging signs of momentum on its opening day.

As of 12 noon, Awarapan 2 has collected approximately Rs. 3.5 crore at the domestic box office. The film registered an overall 21.7% occupancy during the morning shows, indicating a solid start and leaving room for growth through the afternoon, evening and night shows.

The action entertainer has also recorded impressive ticket sales. Awarapan 2 has sold over 1,40,897 tickets across 618 cities, 1,654 venues and 3,867 shows, underlining the strong demand for the Emraan Hashmi starrer. The substantial advance sales, coupled with the healthy morning occupancy, have put the film on course for a double-digit opening.

Regionally, NCR emerged as the top-performing market, recording a nett collection of Rs. 60.13 lakh from 362 shows across 121 venues, with an occupancy of 32.0% and 22,917 tickets sold. Maharashtra followed with a nett of Rs. 51.31 lakh from 618 shows across 289 venues, registering 17.0% occupancy and selling 24,664 tickets. Uttar Pradesh ranked third with a nett of Rs. 40.98 lakh from 307 shows across 144 venues, recording 28.3% occupancy and selling 19,348 tickets.

Among the top cities, Delhi led the pack with a nett of Rs. 30.70 lakh from 124 shows across 44 venues, registering 43.1% occupancy and selling 10,661 tickets. Mumbai followed with a nett of Rs. 18.19 lakh from 167 shows across 72 venues, recording 19.9% occupancy and selling 8,328 tickets, while Pune registered a nett of Rs. 11.02 lakh from 126 shows across 42 venues, with 18.2% occupancy and 5,257 tickets sold.

Among the major national cinema chains, PVR recorded the highest nett at Rs. 77.01 lakh from 453 shows across 166 venues, with an occupancy of 33.9% and 29,576 tickets sold. INOX followed with a nett of Rs. 56.19 lakh from 384 shows across 147 venues, registering 29.9% occupancy and selling 24,549 tickets. Cinepolis recorded a nett of Rs. 24.15 lakh from 179 shows across 63 venues, with 25.2% occupancy and 9,209 tickets sold.

With the afternoon and evening shows expected to witness an uptick in occupancy, Awarapan 2 is likely to see collections grow over evening and night shows on its opening day, provided the film maintains its momentum through the rest of the day.

The strong start comes as a significant boost for the film, which is attempting to capitalise on the cult recall of the original Awarapan. The sequel has also benefited from heightened interest in Emraan Hashmi's return to the action genre, with the film expected to draw audiences looking for a mass-appealing entertainer.

The film's performance through the evening shows will be crucial in determining whether Awarapan 2 can surpass the Rs. 12 crore mark and register a bigger-than-expected opening at the domestic box office.

The Friday release battle has once again brought the spotlight on the showcasing power vested with PVRInox’s distribution team. According to independent trade sources, Awarapan 2 has been allotted 9,505 shows nationwide, only marginally ahead of Batwara 1947, which is playing on 9,223 shows. On paper, the two films appear to have received similar showcasing. However, the advance booking numbers paint a dramatically different picture across the board.

Across the national multiplex chains, Awarapan 2 has sold approximately 1.25 lakh tickets for Friday, while Batwara 1947 has managed only around 21,000 admissions. Despite commanding nearly six times the advance booking, Awarapan 2 has not been rewarded with a proportionately larger number of shows.

Industry observers point out that Awarapan 2 was always planned as a wide commercial release and, based on its demand, should ideally have been playing in the vicinity of 14,000 shows nationwide. Instead, the film has been capped at around 9,500 shows, restricting its earning potential despite significantly stronger audience interest.

The situation has once again revived discussions about the dominant power position by PVRInox, which has often appeared strained whenever their respective distribution interests clash. Trade circles have long felt that in competitive release scenarios, PVRInox often push their films to receive preferential treatment, despite not commanding the merits. "Batwara advances are rather dull, and a wide release makes no sense. In an ideal scenario, it would have gotten 6,000 to 7,000 shows all across, but since PVRInox is the distributor as well as India's leading national chain – it has given preference to Batwara 1947, which is distributed by Pen Marudhar."

The irony is that this strategy may have hurt PVRInox itself. By allocating near-equal showcasing to a film generating substantially lower demand, the country’s largest exhibitor has potentially sacrificed revenue that could have been earned through higher ticket sales, better occupancies, and increased food and beverage consumption. Every additional sold-out show of Awarapan 2 would have translated into greater box office collections as well as higher concession sales for the exhibitor.

The episode also revives a concern that has existed ever since the merger of PVR and INOX. At the time of consolidation, many within the industry feared that a single dominant exhibition chain would possess the ability to disproportionately influence showcase allocation across India. Situations such as this are likely to fuel that debate once again, particularly when audience demand appears to be significantly stronger for one film than the number of shows allotted to it.

While showcase allocation ultimately remains a commercial decision taken jointly by exhibitors and distributors, the disparity between 1.25 lakh advance admissions for Awarapan 2 and 21,000 for Batwara 1947 is likely to remain a talking point in trade circles over the coming days, with many questioning whether the current allocation truly reflects market demand.

The Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani led Awarapan 2 directed by Nitin Kakkar, is headed to take an extraordinary start at the box office in India. As per the advance booking trends, the film is tracking to open in the range of Rs. 15 crore to Rs. 20 crore, which is much above the most optimistic industry projections.

As of Wednesday at 5 PM, Awarapan 2 has sold about 35,000 tickets across the top 3 national chains - PVR Inox and Cinepolis - and is headed to close its advance in the vicinity of 1,00,000 tickets. This would mean a much bigger advance than most of the releases in recent times, surpassing even the likes of Tere Ishk Mein, which sold 75,000 tickets.

The full-fledged advances are yet to open due to fights with exhibitors over Batwara 1947, and still the tickets are flying like a hot cupcake. The film has a solid scope of hitting the Rs. 80 crore mark over the 3-day opening weekend if the reports land in its favour, as the second day could see a bigger-than-usual surge owing to the Independence Day holiday.

This is headed to emerge the #1 opener of all time for Emraan Hashmi, and is truly turning out to be the surprise package of the year. All eyes on the movement for the film on the final day, but a 1 lakh pre-sale in national chains could put it on track for an excellent opening day on a non-holiday.

The much-awaited Awarapan 2 has registered impressive advance sales, bringing cheer to the trade and industry. Its predecessor, Awarapan (2007), underperformed during its theatrical run, but over the years, it attained cult status, thanks to its emotional and mass-appealing moments, memorable music and Emraan Hashmi’s much-loved performance. The promotional assets of the sequel have also struck a chord with audiences, resulting in encouraging advance bookings.

As per data accessed by Bollywood Hungama, as of 9:00 pm on August 11, Awarapan 2 had sold nearly 68,000 tickets, with gross ticket sales amounting to approximately Rs. 2.20 crores. What’s noteworthy is the pace at which bookings picked up through the day. On the morning of August 11, around 18,000 tickets had been sold, meaning the tally increased by nearly 50,000 tickets in a matter of hours. With two days remaining for release, the film is expected to cross the 1 lakh-ticket mark soon if the momentum continues.

Meanwhile, Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol, is currently trailing Awarapan 2 in advance sales. The period drama had sold just 9,200 tickets by the morning of August 11. However, by 9:00 pm, the figure had jumped significantly to around 37,600 tickets. The sharp rise indicates that there is certainly interest in the film, though the overall advance remains underwhelming considering its star cast and scale.

More importantly, with Batwara 1947 clashing directly with Awarapan 2, the comparison between the two films has become inevitable. At present, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer has established a clear lead in advance bookings and appears to be marching ahead in the pre-release race.

Nevertheless, the battle is far from over. Batwara 1947 is expected to depend heavily on spot bookings and word of mouth. If the audience response is positive, the Sunny Deol-starrer could witness a substantial jump, particularly on Saturday and Sunday.

Another crucial factor is that, due to the ongoing show-sharing challenges, bookings are yet to open at several single-screen cinemas as well as a number of two-screen and three-screen properties. Once the showcasing issue is completely resolved and bookings open across these theatres, the advance sales of both films are likely to receive another boost.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has continued its steady run at the Indian box office, recording a good fourth weekend despite stiff competition and reduced showcasing. The epic has maintained momentum among audiences and added another Rs. 10.27 crores to its India collections over the weekend.

The film, which has been holding well since its release, collected Rs. 2.29 crores on Friday. The collections witnessed a noticeable jump on Saturday as The Odyssey earned Rs. 4.05 crores. The film continued its strong performance on Sunday, bringing in another Rs. 3.93 crores. This took its fourth weekend total to Rs. 10.27 crores.

With the latest weekend collections, The Odyssey has now collected a total of Rs. 165.28 crores in India. The film has managed to sustain its box office performance over multiple weeks, which has kept it on course for another significant milestone.

The Christopher Nolan directorial is now on its way to reaching the Rs. 175 crores mark in India. With around Rs. 9.72 crores still required to reach the milestone, the film could get there in the coming days.

The film’s fourth weekend performance is particularly significant considering that it is now competing with newer releases for screens and audience attention. However, the sustained collections indicate that The Odyssey continues to find an audience in the country.

For Nolan, the India performance of The Odyssey further underlines the strong theatrical following enjoyed by his films in the country. The film is expected to continue its run in the coming days as it moves closer to the Rs. 175 crore milestone.

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