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Awarapan 2 Surges in Advance Bookings, Eyes Top 5 Pre-Sales Rank
Awarapan 2, the action‑thriller sequel featuring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, has opened with a robust advance‑booking haul ahead of its 14 August 2026 release. In the first 24 hours the film sold more than 38,000 tickets and pulled in ₹1.35 crore in pre‑sales, according to the latest distributor update.
The pre‑sales figure has leapt from ₹24.48 lakh at 4 PM yesterday, and the film is now playing on 3,200 screens nationwide. Delhi remains the strongest market, followed by Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, all reporting healthy demand. Director Nitin Kakkar has publicly stated that he is aiming for Awarapan 2 to break into the top five pre‑sales list for 2026.
To reach that milestone, the film would need to eclipse the ₹3.32 crore pre‑sales mark set by Bhooth Bangla, the current fifth‑ranked film. That would require a 153 % jump in the final 48 hours. Awarapan 2 currently trails behind Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle, which closed with ₹3.10 crore, and is also competing with Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947.
A separate report from Republic World notes that the film sold 44,873 tickets across 3,308 shows and earned ₹1.56 crore in pre‑sales. The difference between the two figures reflects the rapid pace of ticket sales in the days leading up to the release.
Produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner, the sequel continues the story of Shivam Pandit (Hashmi) and introduces new characters while preserving the thriller elements that defined the original 2007 film.
Distributors and exhibitors are watching the advance‑booking trend closely, as pre‑sales performance often foreshadows opening‑weekend results. If the film can sustain its momentum and achieve the required jump, it would join the likes of Dhurandhar 2 (₹53 crore), Border 2 (₹12.5 crore), Dhamaal 4 (₹5.68 crore), Cocktail 2 (₹5.57 crore) and Bhooth Bangla in the top‑five list.
At present, Awarapan 2’s pre‑sales are still below the threshold needed for a top‑five ranking, but the final 48 hours will be decisive. The 14 August release will also coincide with the opening of several other high‑profile titles, adding to the competitive environment.
In summary, Awarapan 2 has generated significant advance interest, with over 38,000 tickets sold and a pre‑sales gross of ₹1.35 crore. The film is targeting a spot in the top five pre‑sales of 2026, but must achieve a substantial increase in the final 48 hours to surpass the ₹3.32 crore benchmark set by Bhooth Bangla. The upcoming release will determine whether the film can close the gap and secure a high ranking among the year’s most pre‑sold Bollywood titles.
The pre‑sales figure has leapt from ₹24.48 lakh at 4 PM yesterday, and the film is now playing on 3,200 screens nationwide. Delhi remains the strongest market, followed by Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, all reporting healthy demand. Director Nitin Kakkar has publicly stated that he is aiming for Awarapan 2 to break into the top five pre‑sales list for 2026.
To reach that milestone, the film would need to eclipse the ₹3.32 crore pre‑sales mark set by Bhooth Bangla, the current fifth‑ranked film. That would require a 153 % jump in the final 48 hours. Awarapan 2 currently trails behind Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle, which closed with ₹3.10 crore, and is also competing with Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947.
A separate report from Republic World notes that the film sold 44,873 tickets across 3,308 shows and earned ₹1.56 crore in pre‑sales. The difference between the two figures reflects the rapid pace of ticket sales in the days leading up to the release.
Produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner, the sequel continues the story of Shivam Pandit (Hashmi) and introduces new characters while preserving the thriller elements that defined the original 2007 film.
Distributors and exhibitors are watching the advance‑booking trend closely, as pre‑sales performance often foreshadows opening‑weekend results. If the film can sustain its momentum and achieve the required jump, it would join the likes of Dhurandhar 2 (₹53 crore), Border 2 (₹12.5 crore), Dhamaal 4 (₹5.68 crore), Cocktail 2 (₹5.57 crore) and Bhooth Bangla in the top‑five list.
At present, Awarapan 2’s pre‑sales are still below the threshold needed for a top‑five ranking, but the final 48 hours will be decisive. The 14 August release will also coincide with the opening of several other high‑profile titles, adding to the competitive environment.
In summary, Awarapan 2 has generated significant advance interest, with over 38,000 tickets sold and a pre‑sales gross of ₹1.35 crore. The film is targeting a spot in the top five pre‑sales of 2026, but must achieve a substantial increase in the final 48 hours to surpass the ₹3.32 crore benchmark set by Bhooth Bangla. The upcoming release will determine whether the film can close the gap and secure a high ranking among the year’s most pre‑sold Bollywood titles.
