Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Awarapan 2 Becomes Emraan Hashmi’s First Solo ₹100-Crore Hit
Awarapan 2 is a new Bollywood movie starring Emraan Hashmi.
It has earned more than ₹160 crore around the world in one week.
This is Emraan Hashmi’s first movie by himself to earn more than ₹100 crore.
The film continues the story of Shivam Pandit from the original Awarapan.
Shivam returns to help rescue a girl whose innocence is in danger.
Writer Bilal Siddiqui said the team wanted the sequel to be faster and more exciting.
Viewers have especially enjoyed the songs, action scenes and Shivam’s return.
The movie’s success has made the cast and crew very happy.
Awarapan 2 has grossed more than ₹160 crore worldwide within a week of release.
The sequel is Emraan Hashmi’s first ₹100-crore solo hit.
Bilal Siddiqui made his film-writing debut by co-writing the Nitin Kakkar-directed film.
The story brings back Shivam Pandit, who returns from the events of the first film to rescue a girl.
Audiences have strongly reacted to the film’s action sequences, music, Shivam’s introduction and Shabana Azmi’s antagonist role.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi stars as Shivam Pandit, while Bilal Siddiqui co-wrote the film with Vishesh Bhatt.
- What
- Awarapan 2 has become a major box-office hit, earning more than ₹160 crore worldwide within a week.
- When
- Within a week of its release; the original Awarapan was released 19 years earlier, according to the article.
- Where
- The film has earned its reported revenue worldwide.
- Why
- The filmmakers revived the popular character Shivam Pandit with a faster, higher-stakes rescue story, supported by action and music.
- Worldwide gross
- More than ₹160 crore within a week of release
- Solo-hit milestone
- Emraan Hashmi’s first ₹100-crore solo hit
- Lead character
- Shivam Pandit, reprised by Emraan Hashmi
- Director
- Nitin Kakkar
- Writers
- Bilal Siddiqui and Vishesh Bhatt
- Original-film gap
- The sequel arrives 19 years after the first Awarapan
- Notable antagonist
- Shabana Azmi