The Independence Day weekend box office clash between Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 has delivered a clear winner. Emraan Hashmi‘s romantic thriller sequel completely dominated Sunny Deol‘s partition drama, with the Awarapan 2 weekend collections nearly tripling those of its competitor.
This year’s Independence Day clash in Bollywood was highly anticipated, especially given Sunny Deol’s recent blockbuster form. However, the weekend numbers tell a one-sided story.
First Weekend Box Office Collections
| Film | Weekend Tracked Gross | Weekend Nett (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Awarapan 2 | ₹90 Cr | ₹82 Cr |
| Batwara 1947 | ₹30 Cr | ₹25 Cr |
Awarapan 2 Storms Towards ₹100 Cr Club
Awarapan 2 had an excellent opening weekend, with the film registering a tracked gross of ₹90 Cr in India. The actual nett number will be around ₹82 Cr. This sequel is all set to achieve the ₹100 Cr nett milestone within its first week itself.
The Emraan Hashmi starrer maintained strong momentum after crushing Batwara 1947 on Day 1, sustaining excellent word-of-mouth and occupancy levels throughout the extended holiday weekend.
Batwara 1947 Disappoints Despite High Expectations
On the other hand, Sunny Deol‘s Batwara 1947 had a poor opening weekend with the film registering a tracked gross of ₹30 Cr in India. The actual nett will be around ₹25 Cr.
There was significant anticipation for Batwara 1947 because of Sunny Deol’s recent theatrical success, but the partition drama got completely overshadowed by Awarapan 2. The film is now headed for a disaster verdict at the box office.
Pre-Release Trends Proved Accurate
Interestingly, advance booking numbers had already indicated Awarapan 2‘s dominance going into the Independence Day weekend. The sequel’s positive reviews and strong audience reception helped it maintain the advantage, while Batwara 1947 struggled with mixed word-of-mouth.
With the first week still ongoing, Awarapan 2 is poised to enter the ₹100 Cr club, marking a significant milestone for Emraan Hashmi in solo lead roles.
