The Bollywood box office is witnessing an interesting comparison between Awarapan 2 and Saiyaara. Both films have a strong romantic angle and have managed to attract audiences, but their box-office journeys are turning out to be quite different.
Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, has crossed the ₹200 crore mark worldwide within six days, which is a major milestone for the film. However, Saiyaara has moved even faster, reportedly crossing ₹218.09 crore in India net in just six days.
This has naturally started a debate among moviegoers: Can Awarapan 2 eventually match the box-office success created by Saiyaara?
Awarapan 2 crosses the ₹200 crore mark
The biggest achievement for Awarapan 2 so far is its worldwide collection. The film has reportedly crossed ₹200 crore worldwide by Day 6, showing that audiences have responded positively to the sequel.
The film also carries the pressure of living up to the emotional popularity of the original Awarapan. The first film developed a loyal fan base over the years, particularly because of its music, emotional storyline and Emraan Hashmi’s performance.
With Awarapan 2, audiences were curious to see whether the sequel could recreate that same emotional connection.
So far, the film has managed to make a strong commercial impact.
Saiyaara has created a different level of buzz
While Awarapan 2 is celebrating the ₹200 crore milestone, Saiyaara has created an even bigger box-office discussion.
According to the figures provided, Saiyaara has collected around ₹218.09 crore India net in six days.
The film has benefited from its romantic storyline, music and strong audience response. The emotional connection with younger viewers has also helped the movie maintain its momentum.
This makes the comparison with Awarapan 2 particularly interesting because the two movies are not performing in exactly the same way.
Why the comparison is difficult
One important point is that worldwide gross and India net collections are different figures. Therefore, the ₹200 crore worldwide figure of Awarapan 2 cannot be directly compared with ₹218.09 crore India net for Saiyaara as if they were the same measurement.
Still, the numbers show that Saiyaara has had an exceptionally strong domestic run, while Awarapan 2 has already established itself as a major worldwide performer.
The next few days will reveal whether the gap becomes smaller or larger.
Emraan Hashmi’s comeback adds another layer
For Emraan Hashmi, the success of Awarapan 2 is especially important. The actor has been associated with some of Bollywood’s most memorable romantic songs and films.
His return to the emotional romantic space has therefore attracted attention from fans who remember his earlier era.
Awarapan itself holds a special place among his films, and the sequel has given fans an opportunity to reconnect with that world.
The second weekend will be crucial
The second weekend could become the biggest test for Awarapan 2.
If the film continues to record strong occupancy, maintains good word-of-mouth and attracts audiences despite competition, its lifetime collection could rise considerably.
On the other hand, if there is a major drop in collections, it may become difficult for the film to catch the extraordinary pace of Saiyaara.
The film has already crossed an important milestone, but reaching the next level will depend on how strongly it holds after the first week.
Can Awarapan 2 become bigger than Saiyaara?
At this stage, it is too early to say that Awarapan 2 will match or overtake Saiyaara. The film has performed well enough to cross ₹200 crore worldwide, but Saiyaara’s domestic numbers have set a very high benchmark.
Both films have their own strengths. Awarapan 2 has the power of nostalgia, a known franchise and Emraan Hashmi’s romantic image. Saiyaara, meanwhile, has created strong momentum through its youthful appeal, music and emotional storytelling.
For now, the box office battle remains open.
Will Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 continue its strong run and reach the heights of Saiyaara, or will the film slow down after crossing ₹200 crore? The coming days and the second weekend will give us the real answer.
