Emraan Hashmi Is Aiming The Top 3 Spots For Romantic Drama Openers In The Post-COVID Era!

It was nineteen years ago that Shivam Pandit first captivated audiences in the 2007 cult classic Awarapan. Now, Emraan Hashmi is returning with Awarapan 2. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and co-starring Disha Patani, along with Shabana Azmi, the romantic drama has generated tremendous curiosity thanks to its musical legacy and a trailer diving into the nostalgia.

Emraan Hashmi Eyes A Strong!

As the film prepares for its theatrical release, Emraan Hashmi isn’t just looking for a strong two-digit opening; he is eyeing a place in the Top 3 Highest Romantic Drama Openers in the Post-COVID Era! The spots are currently ruled by Saiyaara, Tere Ishk Mein, and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat!

Awarapan 2 Box Office Opening Target!

To secure a spot among the top 3 post-COVID romantic openings, Awarapan 2’s box office needs to surpass the 10.10 crore opening figure! Currently, the third spot is owned by Harshvardhan Rane & Sonam Bajwa’s Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat! If the advance booking picks up strongly, then Emraan Hashmi‘s romantic drama might even challenge the second spot!

The film is comfortably eyeing a 10.50 – 12 crore net opening day, putting it right behind Saiyaara and Tere Ishk Mein. Releasing over the Independence Day weekend gives it a chance to push its numbers, provided it battles the clash with Batwara 1947 well!

Check out the top 10 romantic openers of Bollywood post-COVID (India Net Collection).

1. Saiyaara: 22 crore
2. Tere Ishk Mein: 15.81 crore
3. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: 10.1 crore
4. Satyaprem Ki Katha: 9.25 crore
5. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: 7.02 crore
6. Mr & Mrs Mahi: 6.85 crore
7. Metro In Dino: 4.05 crore
8. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui: 3.75 crore
9. Dhadak 2: 3.65 crore
10. Chand Mera Dil: 3.31 crore

If Awarapan 2 manages to break past the double-digit mark on Day 1, it will comfortably displace Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat to claim the third spot among post-COVID romantic drama openings, pushing Mr & Mrs Mahi out of the top 5.

Check out the box office collections and verdicts of Hindi films of 2026 here.

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