Awarapan 2 release review highlights: Emraan Hashmi set for his best opening, fans can't get enough of Shivam Pandit
Awarapan 2 release review highlights: Emraan Hashmi's legacy sequel is taking on the might of a Sunny Deol actioner set during the Partition. Both films have released in theatres.
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 highlights: Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 and Sunny Deol-led Batwara 1947 are vying for the audience's attention in the theatres this Independence Day weekend. Both films have released in theatres on August 14....Read More
• Awarapan 2 brings back Emraan Hashmi in his iconic role of Shivam Pandit. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Disha Patani, and Suvinder Vicky
• Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, Awarapan 2 resurrects Emraan's character, who had died at the end of the first part.
• On the other hand, Batwara 1947 stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare, and Kanikka Kapur.
• Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is about a Muslim man who moves to Pakistan during Partition, only to find a Hindu woman still living in his new home. As tensions rise, he takes responsibility for protecting her while keeping his family safe.
• Batwara 1947 is based on Asghar Wajahat's bestselling book Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai.
• Both films arrive in theatres with substantial hype. Awarapan 2 is a legacy sequel to a cult classic while Batwara 1947 sees the reunion of Sunny and Santoshi's blockbuster jodi.
• The advance bookings for both films opened 48 hours before release. Awarapan 2 scored big, minting over ₹8 crore in pre-sales for day 1 alone.
• Batwara 1947's advance bookings weren't as manic. The film managed sales of ₹1.76 crore for the opening day.
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- 14 Aug 2026, 01:43:03 PM IST
Awarapan 2 review live updates: Box office update at 1 PM
According to Sacnilk, the film had earned ₹3.88 crore net in India from its morning shows, signifying a strong start.
- 14 Aug 2026, 01:39:49 PM IST
Awarapan 2 review live updates: Disha Patani shares still to mark release
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- 14 Aug 2026, 01:28:56 PM IST
Awarapan 2 review live updates: 2.5 lakh tickets booked, says INOX
Cinema chain INOX tweeted, “The Independence Weekend movie rush is officially here! 🇮🇳🔥Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 are set to bring audiences two completely different cinematic experiences - and the numbers are already speaking loud, with 2,50,000+ tickets booked!”
- 14 Aug 2026, 01:26:24 PM IST
Awarapan 2 review live updates: Review calls film ‘just a cash grab’
Awarapan 2 for me is just a NOSTALGIA CASH GRAB Scheme which will earn good at Box office but as a movie it is not a well made movie.
— KBP Reviews🏹 (@KshitizCritic) August 14, 2026
Awarapan 2 May Mint 150 -200 cr at Box office and at that is the thing which matters the most, but ultimately I still don’t know which audience… - {{^htLoading}}
- 14 Aug 2026, 01:16:32 PM IST
Awarapan 2 review live updates: Read HT's review here
Hindustan Times' 3.5-star review of Awarapan 2 reads: “Awarapan 2 is a film from another time, and that is both its biggest strength and weakness. It brings back the brooding hero, tragic romance, liberal use of firearms and, most importantly, the music that made the original such a favorite. It doesn’t always keep its pace in check. But there is an old-school charm to its earnestness.” Read the full review here
- 14 Aug 2026, 01:05:10 PM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Batwara 1947 is ‘powerful’
In his 3.5-star review of the film, Taran Adarsh wrote, “The #SunnyDeol - #RajkumarSantoshi combo gets it right yet again... Unconventional plot, strong emotions, power-packed performances are its USPs... Carries a strong, pertinent message.”
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- 14 Aug 2026, 12:56:58 PM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Awarapan 2 called watchable sequel
- 14 Aug 2026, 12:28:25 PM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Awarapan 2 sees booking surge
On ticketing platform BookMyShow, Awarapan 2 saw a huge surge in sales on Friday morning, with the pace reaching 20k tickets per hour by noon.
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- 14 Aug 2026, 12:11:50 PM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Awarapan 2 first review
Giving the film four stars in his review of Awarapan 2 on X, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, “#EmraanHashmi returns as #ShivamPandit, and what a return it is... He is the SOUL of #Awarapan2... Mass-appealing moments + tremendous nostalgia value... SURE-SHOT SUCCESS.”
- 14 Aug 2026, 11:54:09 AM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Sunny Deol on Batwara 1947
Talking to reporters last week, Sunny Deol said, “When you see the film, you will forget what it is. You will be so involved in the cinema that you will come out happy and satisfied. It will make you realise what the Partition was. And how important it is to stand by yourself against all the odds.”
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- 14 Aug 2026, 11:40:06 AM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Santoshi on film's message
Batwara 1947 director Santoshi said that the crux of the story is human courage and will, not the divide between people. “This is an emotional story. What will stay with you are the characters. The story doesn’t see Hindu or Muslim. The characters see human beings. Ek insaan ke saath ek ghatna hoti hai aur insaan kis tarah se kya karta hai (Something occurs with a human being and how other human beings rally together), that is the story. Toh ek message nahi de raha hoon main. Teacher thode hi hoon (I am not giving a message, I am not a teacher). The film should be good, and people should enjoy it,” he said.
- 14 Aug 2026, 11:29:37 AM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Batwara 1947 first review out
Filmmaker Ramesh Taurani watched Batwara 1947 at a special screening on Wednesday and wrote on Instagram, “Batwara 1947 is a deeply sensitive, moving and truly humanity-glorifying film that deserves to be watched First Day, First Show. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of compassion, especially during the darkest chapters of our history. @iamsunnydeol delivers a terrific and deeply impactful performance. And what a joy it is to see @realpz doing what she does best on the big screen. @azmishabana18, @alifazal9 and @imkarandeol are all exceptional in their respective roles, bringing such depth, intensity and authenticity to the film. @abhimanyusingh.44 is terrific as the villain, creating a character that is both compelling and deeply unsettling.”
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- 14 Aug 2026, 11:01:21 AM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Awarapan 2 advance booking
Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit has generated enormous buzz. The film minted ₹8 crore in advance bookings, selling over 2.6 lakh tickets for its first day.
- 14 Aug 2026, 10:57:26 AM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Batwara 1947 advance booking
According to Sacnilk, the Sunny Deol film sold 65k tickets for its opening day, grossing ₹1.76 crore in advance bookings.
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- 14 Aug 2026, 10:41:42 AM IST
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 LIVE Updates: Dual release gives trade hope
As two big films arrive in theatres on Independence Day eve, Bollywood trade insiders are bullish about a good time, with estimates saying this could be a ₹120 crore weekend for Hindi films.