Awaara Paagal Deewana 2 Dominates Box Office With 192 Crore INR Worldwide
The Nitin Kakkar-directed sequel features a star-studded cast including Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani. The film has achieved massive financial success across domestic and international markets in 2026.
The highly anticipated cinematic release 'Awaara Paagal Deewana 2' has officially made its mark on the global box office in 2026, pulling in a staggering total of 192 crore 80 lakh rupees worldwide. Operating as a direct sequel to the original 2007 film 'Awaara Paagal Deewana', this latest installment has captured the attention of moviegoers across India and international territories alike through its compelling presentation and strong theatrical run.
At the helm of this major cinematic project is director Nitin Kakkar, who brought together a diverse and talented ensemble cast. The film features prominent lead performances by Emraan Hashmi alongside Disha Patani, while also showcasing the veteran acting talents of Shabana Azmi. Alongside these major stars, the expansive cast features several other notable names including Sunny Deol, Puraan Gabbi, Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kohli, Atul Kumar, Shriya Saran, and Shad Randhawa, all contributing to the movie's widespread appeal.
Looking closely at the domestic performance within the Indian market, the feature film accumulated a substantial net collection of 136 crore 25 lakh rupees, complemented by a total gross collection of 162 crore 50 lakh rupees. The momentum was particularly evident during its opening weekend, which kicked off on a Friday with a domestic net collection of 5 crore 75 lakh rupees. Audience turnout grew notably over the weekend, with Saturday collections rising to 8 crore 25 lakh rupees and Sunday marking a single-day peak net collection of 8 crore 75 lakh rupees.
The strong theatrical momentum carried forward steadily through the initial release period, resulting in a formidable domestic net collection of 113 crore 50 lakh rupees by the conclusion of its first week in theaters. This consistent drawing power at the domestic ticket counters laid a solid financial foundation for the movie's overall commercial performance during its run.
Beyond the borders of India, the film also demonstrated significant drawing power in international territories. According to the box office performance data for 2026, the international theatrical run generated a total gross revenue of 30 crore 30 lakh rupees in overseas markets, cementing the global footprint of the Nitin Kakkar directorial project.
