MUMBAI — The high-stakes Independence Day box office clash between Emraan Hashmi’s action-thriller Awarapan 2 and Sunny Deol’s historical drama Batwara 1947 continues to skew decisively in favor of the former. Entering its fifth day, Hashmi's film maintained momentum over the post-holiday weekdays, closing in on the coveted Rs 100 crore net mark in domestic markets. Conversely, Deol’s period drama continues to lag, trailing significantly behind its rival.
Day 5 Estimates: Awarapan 2 Edges Closer to Rs 100 Cr
On its first Tuesday, Awarapan 2 collected an estimated Rs 4.93 crore net across Indian screens, experiencing a expected post-weekend dip from Monday's Rs 9.25 crore earnings. This brings the film’s total domestic net collection to Rs 95.93 crore (grossing roughly Rs 114.83 crore overall). Operating across 8,693 shows nationwide, the action-thriller registered an average theater occupancy of approximately 23%.
With a deficit of under Rs 5 crore to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone, Awarapan 2 is positioned to hit the mark within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Batwara 1947 Struggles to Gain Ground
Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 showed slight resilience compared to its Monday drop, but overall earnings remain low. Early estimates put the film’s Day 5 collections at Rs 1.40 crore net, following a Rs 2.00 crore Monday.
Its overall India net collection stands at Rs 29.90 crore (grossing roughly Rs 35.60 crore). Operating across 5,894 shows, the film recorded an average occupancy of around 14% on Tuesday. The period saga faces a steep uphill climb if it hopes to reach the Rs 50 crore threshold.
Day-by-Day Box Office Breakdown
| Day | Awarapan 2 (India Net) | Batwara 1947 (India Net) |
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 22.00 Cr | Rs 5.75 Cr |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs 33.75 Cr | Rs 13.50 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs 26.00 Cr | Rs 7.25 Cr |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs 9.25 Cr | Rs 2.00 Cr |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs 4.93 Cr (Early Est.) | Rs 1.40 Cr (Early Est.) |
| Total Collection | Rs 95.93 Cr | Rs 29.90 Cr |
(Source: Industry Tracking Data)
Premise Overview
Directed as a hard-hitting action saga, Awarapan 2 follows a grieving Shivam Pandit (Emraan Hashmi) pulled into Bangkok's underground criminal network to rescue young girls from a human trafficking syndicate. The film also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles.
Batwara 1947, set against the backdrop of the Partition, follows Sikandar Mirza (Sunny Deol) and his family (Preity Zinta, Karan Deol) moving from Meerut to Lahore, where they fight to protect an elderly Hindu woman (Shabana Azmi) from local extremists, highlighting human empathy amidst historical turmoil.
