Awarapan 2: The Most Awaited Sequel?
Awarapan 2 is the much-awaited sequel to the 2007 cult film Awarapan. While it is a sequel to the first part, there is a high chance it will not connect with the first part because in the first part Emraan’s character died. The director is also different and it took so many years to make the sequel.
Emraan Hashmi and the team did not make this movie just to milk the money. They waited for the right script because even though the first part was a flop, over the years it has gained a cult status. Even if you ask most people, they will say Emraan’s best film was this movie. That much hype it has generated over the years.
Why Awarapan 2 Has Huge Box Office Potential
From the last few years, when Sanam Teri Kasam re-release and Saiyaara-type movies got huge collections, the hype around this type of movies among Gen Z kids will give Awarapan 2 a huge potential to become one of the highest-grossing movies.
As usual, Emraan movies have blockbuster songs. If this movie also generates that type of song, then there is no need for any other promotion. Social media will take this movie’s promotion forward.
Emraan himself said they are bringing some really banger tracks to revive Bollywood music and the spirit of the first part with 2x romance and 2x emotions is intact.
What Has Been Revealed About Awarapan 2 So Far?
The movie team has not revealed much except the release date on a few posters without revealing the type of character or full cast details. Still, interest is high.
We can find shooting videos and a few leaked photos of Emraan and Disha Patani from Bangkok schedule. In most of them, people are commenting about the actress, whether she is going to do justice to that role.
The director is different and singer Mustafa Zahid’s voice may be missing or else they will recreate the old songs or reuse old songs. There will be a chance of getting his voice or new versions like Toh Phir Aao 2.0 already creating buzz.
Why Awarapan 2 Is Important for Vishesh Films
Vishesh Films needs a much-needed hit because from 1988 they produced iconic movies like Aashiqui series, Raaz series, Murder series and Jannat, but in the last 8 years they produced only Sadak 2 and Savi and it did not help them in any way.
So Awarapan 2 will decide their production path and how it will go.
Why Awarapan 2 Could Be a Career-Changer for Emraan Hashmi
Now coming to Emraan Hashmi as a solo lead: his last proper hit movie was Raaz 3 in 2012. After that he hasn’t got that type of clear hit in the last 14 years.
So Awarapan 2 will decide his career graph and how it will go. This is his big chance to end the long wait and bounce back with a clean success.
Awarapan (2007) Box Office Performance and Cult Status
Back in 2007 when Awarapan was released, it flopped. It faced other movie clashes also with Apne and Aap Kaa Suroor, but with its iconic songs it wasn’t able to get any help.
If this movie re-releases now, it will collect its lifetime collection in the first weekend itself. That much craze is around it.
The first part has tremendous recall value even today and distributors are rushing for this sequel.
Awarapan 2 Cast, Director and Release Date
As for Awarapan 2, it is directed by Nitin Kakkar of Filmistaan (2014) and Notebook (2019) fame.
This time, Emraan returns as Shivam and is joined by Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.
It releases in cinemas on August 14, clashing with Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947 but both have different audiences so it can still work.
Awarapan 2 Budget Analysis
Now coming to the budget: as per reports it will be around 150cr.
If this is true then it will be easy to collect if the movie gets favorable reviews because of the controlled budget and huge opening potential in romance genre.
Awarapan 2 Box Office Prediction
Day 1 (August 14, Friday)
40cr
August 15 (Independence Day)
55-60cr
August 16 (Sunday)
55cr
Week 1
250cr (average)
Week 2
350cr
Week 3
400cr
Lifetime Collection Prediction
500cr+ collection is very much possible if people accept this part.
Can Awarapan 2 Open Bigger Than Expected?
Even some predictions are saying it can open even bigger like 55-60cr on day 1 if the music clicks and WOM is positive.
With massive cult hype, strong music potential, Gen Z excitement and Emraan’s long-awaited solo comeback, Awarapan 2 has all the potential to become a big hit.
The first weekend itself looks explosive.
If the film delivers on emotion, music and content, a 500cr+ lifetime is very much on the cards.
This one can change the career graph for Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Films.
Final Verdict: Hit or Flop?
Awarapan 2 is a comeback loaded with expectations.
Let’s wait for August 14 to see if it creates history or not.
