MUMBAI, India | August 24, 2026 —
Box Office Collection Today shows a sharply divided theatrical market as Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 continues its impressive second-week run, Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 struggles to generate the same momentum, and new South Indian releases add fresh competition.
Awarapan 2 has moved close to the ₹140 crore India net milestone after its second weekend, strengthening its position as one of the major Hindi theatrical successes of the current release window.
Meanwhile, Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has delivered a strong opening weekend and crossed an estimated ₹50 crore India net in its first three days.
Suriya’s Vishwanath and Sons has also crossed the ₹100 crore India net mark, while Malayalam releases have intensified the Onam-season box-office battle.
Awarapan 2 Continues Strong Second-Weekend Run
Released on August 14, Awarapan 2 established a commanding advantage over Batwara 1947 from its opening weekend.
The Emraan Hashmi-led romantic action drama entered its second weekend with approximately ₹119 crore India net after eight days.
Weekend growth subsequently pushed the film comfortably beyond ₹130 crore, with its cumulative India net collection reaching roughly ₹136.5 crore by Day 10, according to early tracking estimates.
That leaves the film within striking distance of the ₹140 crore mark.
The performance is significant because Awarapan 2 has maintained audience interest despite the normal weekday decline that follows a holiday-supported opening.
Its second-week hold could now determine how close the movie gets to the ₹150 crore India net milestone before a major new competitor arrives.
Batwara 1947 Still Struggling for Momentum
Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s Batwara 1947, released alongside Awarapan 2, has followed a much weaker trajectory.
Despite registering an improvement during its opening holiday period, the historical drama could not sustain the same level of audience demand during weekdays.
After its second weekend, the film remained below the ₹40 crore India net level according to early estimates.
The contrast between the two Independence Day releases has therefore become increasingly clear.
While Awarapan 2 is now approaching ₹140 crore, Batwara 1947 is fighting to maintain screens and shows.
Irumudi Crosses ₹50 Crore in Opening Weekend
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has emerged as another major box-office story.
The Telugu film collected an estimated ₹31.40 crore India net in its first two days before registering Sunday growth.
By the end of Day 3, early tracking placed its India net total above ₹50 crore.
Strong audience turnout in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been a major contributor to the opening-weekend performance.
The Monday hold will now become the first major test for the film.
Vishwanath and Sons Crosses ₹100 Crore India Net
Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s Vishwanath and Sons has added another milestone to the current South Indian box-office run.
The film crossed the ₹100 crore India net mark on Day 10, continuing its strong performance through the second weekend.
Its ability to maintain collections after the opening week indicates that the movie has developed sustained audience support rather than depending entirely on its first few days.
Malayalam Box Office Gets Competitive
The Onam theatrical season has also created a competitive Malayalam box-office race.
Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has gained momentum and reached approximately ₹61.05 crore worldwide, according to reported estimates.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa, meanwhile, has shown a comparatively steady trend during its opening days.
The next several weekdays will be important in determining how the two films divide screens and audiences.
Toxic Is the Next Big Box Office Disruption
The existing theatrical lineup will face a major new challenge on August 26, when Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups arrives in cinemas.
Advance interest for Toxic has already been substantial, making the release particularly important for films currently depending on premium screens and high-value evening shows.
Awarapan 2 is therefore entering a decisive phase: every strong collection before August 26 could help strengthen its lifetime total before screen allocation changes.
Major India Box Office Picture — August 24
| Film | Latest Reported Position |
|---|---|
| Awarapan 2 | Around ₹136.5 crore India net after Day 10 |
| Batwara 1947 | Below ₹40 crore India net after second weekend |
| Irumudi | Above ₹50 crore India net after Day 3 |
| Vishwanath and Sons | Crossed ₹100 crore India net |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Around ₹61.05 crore worldwide |
| Khalifa | Holding through opening weekend |
Box-office collections are estimates based on early theatrical tracking. Final numbers may differ after distributors and producers reconcile ticketing data.
What to Watch Next
Monday collections will be crucial for Irumudi and the Malayalam releases because they will reveal how much of the weekend audience converts into weekday demand.
For Awarapan 2, the bigger question is whether the film can cross ₹140 crore India net before Toxic begins taking over screens on Wednesday.
That makes the August 24–26 box-office window particularly important.
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