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'Awarapan 2' Earns Century As Shriya Saran Praises Emraan Hashmi
‘Awarapan 2’ is a new movie that continues the story of the 2007 film ‘Awarapan.’
Emraan Hashmi plays the lead character again.
Shriya Saran, who appeared in the earlier film, also appears in a few scenes in the sequel.
She said Hashmi acted with great depth and intensity.
Her character Aaliya is still important to the story.
The movie crossed ₹100 crore in India by its fifth day.
By day seven, it had earned ₹161.67 crore worldwide.
Fans praised Hashmi, while critics gave the film mixed reviews.
Shriya Saran called Emraan Hashmi’s performance in ‘Awarapan 2’ one of his best.
Saran said her original character, Aaliya, remains pivotal to the sequel’s plot.
‘Awarapan 2’ crossed ₹100 crore in India on its fifth day.
By day seven, the film had earned ₹113.50 crore net in India and ₹161.67 crore worldwide.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the sequel stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi alongside Hashmi.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi stars in the film, with Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and Shriya Saran also associated with it.
- What
- ‘Awarapan 2’ is a sequel that crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India and received praise from Shriya Saran for Hashmi’s performance.
- Where
- The film earned ₹113.50 crore net in India and ₹26.30 crore gross overseas.
- When
- The film crossed ₹100 crore on day five; by day seven, its reported India net collection was ₹113.50 crore.
- Why
- Its box-office performance was boosted by a discounted ticket offer, according to Taran Adarsh’s post.
Fan Praise
Critical Reservations
Reception
Fan Praise
Emraan Hashmi’s fans praised his charisma and aura, while Shriya Saran described his performance as one of his best.
Critical Reservations
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Key facts
- Film
- Awarapan 2
- Director
- Nitin Kakkar
- Producer
- Vishesh Bhatt under Vishesh Films
- India collection
- ₹113.50 crore net and ₹135.37 crore gross by day seven
- Worldwide collection
- ₹161.67 crore gross by day seven
- Overseas collection
- ₹26.30 crore gross
- Box-office milestone
- Emraan Hashmi’s first solo film to cross ₹100 crore
Quotes
Shriya Saran
Actor who appeared in Awarapan and a few scenes in Awarapan 2
“IT'S A CENTURY... #Awarapan2 crosses the Rs 100 cr mark on Tuesday [Day 5]... The discounted ticket offer gave a boost to its business, with Tuesday's numbers matching or even bettering Monday.”
NDTV
“Emraan's acting was mind-blowing. He pulled off the character with such depth and intensity; I would call it one of his best.”
NDTV
Sources
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