{"id":23499,"date":"2026-08-22T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T02:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23499"},"modified":"2026-08-22T08:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T02:15:07","slug":"awarapan-2-crosses-rs-100-crore-in-first-week-gives-emraan-hashmi-major-box-office-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23499","title":{"rendered":"<strong>\u2018Awarapan 2\u2019 Crosses Rs 100 Crore in First Week, Gives Emraan Hashmi Major Box-Office Win<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media News Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emraan Hashmi\u2019s \u201cAwarapan 2\u201d has crossed the Rs 100 crore net mark at the Indian box office during its first week in theaters.<\/p>\n<p>Released on August 14, the romantic action drama earned about Rs 113.5 crore net in India during its opening seven days, while its worldwide gross moved beyond Rs 160 crore.<\/p>\n<p>The performance marks the first time an Emraan Hashmi-led film has crossed Rs 100 crore net in the domestic market.<\/p>\n<p>The original \u201cAwarapan,\u201d released in 2007, was not a major commercial success during its initial theatrical run but gradually developed a strong following over the years. 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