# Awarapan 2 success gives Disha Patani 50% post-COVID hit ratio

2026-08-19T14:05:28+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets (4 source reports)

Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has crossed Rs 100 crore at the Indian box office in six days, according to multiple reports. Koimoi.com reports the film earned Rs 111.63 crore net, while Bollywood Hungama states it entered the Rs 100 crore club in six days, becoming the third fastest Rs 100 crore grosser of 2026. Made on a budget of Rs 45 crore, it marks Patani's second consecutive hit after Welcome To The Jungle. Koimoi.com calculates that with this success, Disha Patani has achieved a 50% success ratio in the post-COVID era, with three hits and three flops from six releases. Her cumulative post-COVID box office total now exceeds Rs 1,000 crore, joining actresses like Rashmika Mandanna and Deepika Padukone. M9.news, however, frames the film as a comeback for Patani after eight years of flops, noting her last blockbuster was Baaghi 2 in 2018, and credits her screen presence for the film's performance. Producer Vishesh Bhatt told Bollywood Hungama that Patani was cast for her modern, contemporary appeal, deliberately contrasting with Shriya Saran's role in the original Awarapan. Critics and audiences have praised her performance in the film, though some note she needs improvement in acting, according to m9.news. Patani's next film has not yet been announced.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

M9.news and koimoi.com both highlight Patani's box office turnaround, but differ in framing. Koimoi presents a quantitative success ratio and milestone (Rs 1,000 crore cumulative), positioning her as a reliable post-COVID star. M9.news leads with a narrative of long struggle, emphasising her past flops and the 'unpredictable' nature of the hit, while also noting criticism of her acting. Bollywood Hungama provides neutral industry sourcing, focusing on producer intent. The measured takeaway: Patani has delivered two consecutive commercial successes in 2026, but her long-term career depends on whether she can sustain roles that go beyond glamour. Watch for her next project announcement.

## Coverage

Coverage: 4 sources, 1 neutral, 3 sensationalist
- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/bollywood/disha-patani-comeback-awarapan-2-success/>
  Leads with '8 Years of Flops' and 'Bikini Beauty' framing, emphasises comeback narrative and criticism of acting.
- koimoi.com (sensationalist) <https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/box-office-with-awarapan-2s-rocking-run-disha-patani-hits-a-50-success-ratio-in-the-post-covid-era/>
  Presents a 50% success ratio and detailed budget-verdict table, frames Patani's career quantitatively but with hype.
- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/awarapan-2-producer-vishesh-bhatt-speaks-on-disha-patanis-casting-it-is-a-very-modern-character/>
  Straight industry interview with producer, no editorial slant on Patani's performance or box office.
- koimoi.com (2) (sensationalist) <https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/box-office-with-hit-awarapan-2-disha-patani-crosses-the-1000-crore-post-covid-milestone/>
  Leads with 'crosses 1000 crore milestone' and 'lucky' framing, uses celebratory language.

This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources. Last updated 2026-08-20T20:50:40+00:00.

Tags: Awarapan 2, Bollywood Hungama, Disha Patani, Emraan Hashmi, Koimoi, Vishesh Bhatt
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