This Independence Day weekend has witnessed an intense box office battle, with Awarapan 2 emerging as the clear winner. Emraan Hashmi’s film has completely overshadowed Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, while Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons continues its dream run towards the ₹100 Cr milestone.
Awarapan 2 Dominates Independence Day Clash
Bollywood trade analysts expected a competitive clash between Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947, but the former has delivered a stunning upset. Emraan Hashmi’s film recorded a massive ₹39.90 Cr tracked gross on Day 2, registering a strong 53.1% jump over its opening day.
Batwara 1947 also posted impressive growth with a 132.7% surge over Day 1, but despite the strong jump, Sunny Deol’s film is being completely overshadowed in the Independence Day face-off.
Day 2 Box Office Collections
| Film | Day 2 Tracked Gross | Growth Over Day 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Awarapan 2 | ₹39.90 Cr | 53.1% |
| Batwara 1947 | ₹15.15 Cr | 132.7% |
Emraan Hashmi’s film is running miles ahead, delivering a stunning performance and dominating the Independence Day weekend.
Other Independence Day Releases
The Hollywood blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day maintained its strong momentum, collecting nearly ₹14 Cr tracked gross on Saturday (including 3D charges). The Tom Holland starrer has now crossed ₹600 Cr total in India.
Meanwhile, Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons continues its superb run and is all set to cross the ₹100 Cr gross mark today.
Small films also made their mark — Hushar Pittalu surprised trade analysts with tracked gross in the ₹1 Cr range on its opening day, while Korean Kanakaraju posted strong numbers at the box office.
