'Awarapan 2' Day 5: Emraan Hashmi scores first Rs 100cr solo hit with 122% ROI
Emraan Hashmi's film 'Awarapan 2' has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office within five days of its release. The film, produced on a budget of Rs 45 crore, has achieved a 122% return on investment, marking Hashmi's first solo lead hit of this scale.
Why it matters
The commercial success of the film highlights the actor's enduring popularity and the financial viability of mid-budget sequels in the Indian film industry.
Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ which released in theatres on August 14 has no plans of slowing down as the film not only had a solid first weekend, it passed the Monday test and remained steady even on Tuesday. While the original ‘Awarapan’ did not make a major impact during its theatrical run, its soulful music and emotional storyline gradually turned it into a cult favourite.While it is indeed true that 'Aakha Bollywood ek taraf and Emraan Hashmi ek taraf' as the actor now enjoys a cult status among the audience, can you believe that he's never had a solo Rs 100 crore film in his career, up until now?
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