Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 continues its strong run at the box office. The sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan added Rs 6.75 crore to its India net collection on Day 6, taking its total domestic net earnings to Rs 107.50 crore.

According to the figures cited in the report, the film recorded the Day 6 collection across 11,071 shows. With its latest earnings, Awarapan 2 has maintained its momentum after crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in five days.

Awarapan 2 box office collection day 6

Awarapan 2 earned Rs 6.75 crore net in India on its sixth day. Its India gross collection has reached Rs 128.29 crore, while the net collection stands at Rs 107.50 crore.

The film also recorded Rs 1.50 crore from overseas markets on Day 6. Its overseas gross collection now stands at Rs 25.30 crore.

Combining its India and overseas earnings, Awarapan 2’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 153.59 crore.

Awarapan 2 box office collection: Day-wise breakdown

The film opened with Rs 22 crore across 9,033 shows on its first day. It then witnessed a rise over the weekend, earning Rs 33.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 26 crore on Sunday.

On Monday, the film collected Rs 9.25 crore and continued to hold its ground at the box office. Its Day 6 collection stood at Rs 6.75 crore.

The reported India net collections are:

• Day 1: Rs 22 crore
• Saturday: Rs 33.75 crore
• Sunday: Rs 26 crore
• Monday: Rs 9.25 crore
• Day 6: Rs 6.75 crore
• Total: Rs 107.50 crore

Awarapan 2 surpasses Awarapan and Emraan Hashmi’s other films

Awarapan 2 crossed the lifetime India net collection of the 2007 film Awarapan on its opening day. The original film had earned Rs 7.75 crore over its lifetime.

The sequel also moved past the final collections of several of Emraan Hashmi’s films by Saturday. These included Haq, which collected Rs 20 crore, Raaz 2 with Rs 25.50 crore, Ek Thi Daayan with Rs 26 crore and Jannat with Rs 30 crore.

Awarapan 2 leads Independence Day box office race

The film also emerged as the top performer in the Independence Day box office race mentioned in the report. Awarapan 2 collected Rs 40.50 crore, ahead of Tamil Vishwanath & Sons at Rs 26 crore and Batwara 1947 at Rs 16.20 crore.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day collected Rs 12 crore, while the DC movie recorded Rs 6.30 crore.

Awarapan 2 box office: Key figures

• Day 6 India net: Rs 6.75 crore
• India net total: Rs 107.50 crore
• India gross total: Rs 128.29 crore
• Overseas gross total: Rs 25.30 crore
• Worldwide gross: Rs 153.59 crore
• Day 6 shows: 11,071

Veteran actor Usha Nadkarni, known for her memorable performances in Marathi and Hindi films, television and theatre, has opened up about the personal struggles that shaped her life. From surviving an abusive childhood to living alone for decades and balancing motherhood with a demanding acting career, the 80-year-old actor shared intimate details of her journey in recent and past interviews.

Despite the hardships, Nadkarni says she continues to work and live independently in Mumbai while embracing the life she has built over nearly seven decades in the entertainment industry.

Usha Nadkarni says she has lived alone since 1987

Speaking in a recent interview with Rajshri Marathi, Nadkarni revealed that she has been living alone since 1987. With her son now settled overseas and her siblings no longer alive, she has gradually become comfortable with solitude.

She recalled that she initially feared staying alone and would ask the building’s security guard to accompany her to her apartment. Over time, however, those fears disappeared.

The veteran actor also spoke candidly about ageing and mortality, saying she occasionally thinks about death because she lives alone but does not fear it. She added that she believes death comes differently for everyone and has accepted that reality.

Her son was raised by her mother during her busiest years

Nadkarni also reflected on her personal life, sharing that she separated from her husband many years ago. She said there is no bitterness between them and that she has maintained cordial relations with his family over the years.

She explained that her son spent much of his childhood with her mother while she remained occupied with Marathi theatre and acting commitments. In an earlier interview, she had revealed that he also stayed at her brother’s house because it offered more space.

Looking back, Nadkarni shared that her son still tells her she only gave birth to him and that his real mother was actually his grandmother, who raised him during those formative years.

Actor recalls growing up with a violent father

Nadkarni has also spoken publicly about the difficult environment in which she grew up. She described her father, an Air Force officer, as a man with a violent temper whose anger often left the family frightened.

According to the actor, even minor household matters, such as an untidy newspaper or improperly arranged schoolbooks, could trigger angry outbursts.

She also recounted an incident in which she tried to protect her brother from being beaten and was injured on her arm after her father attacked her with a curved farming blade. Despite the injury, she went ahead with a stage performance the following day.

Family opposed her dream of becoming an actor

The actor said her passion for acting began in childhood, but pursuing that ambition was far from easy.

She recalled first confiding in her mother, hoping for support, but instead faced strong opposition. According to Nadkarni, her mother threw her belongings out of the house, forcing her to stay with a friend for nearly a week before eventually returning home.

Reflecting on those years, she said societal opinions did not stop her from following her dream. Nadkarni noted that she first performed on stage while studying in the fourth standard and continues acting even at the age of 80.

Career built on determination

Over nearly 70 years, Usha Nadkarni has established herself as one of the most respected actors in Marathi and Hindi entertainment.

She has previously acknowledged that there were periods when she accepted projects primarily for financial reasons, even when she felt she was not receiving the professional respect she deserved. Despite those challenges, she has continued to remain active in films, television and theatre, building a career defined by perseverance and resilience.

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his performances in Ghajini, Lagaan and the television epic Mahabharat, died on Tuesday evening while undergoing treatment for cancer. He was 74.

Rawat breathed his last at around 6 pm. He had initially been admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai before being shifted to a cancer hospital in Bhiwandi around 10 days ago for further treatment. He is survived by his wife and son, Vikramaditya.

Yashpal Sharma pays tribute

Actor Yashpal Sharma paid tribute to Pradeep Rawat through a post on his Instagram handle following the veteran actor’s demise.

Career spanning more than three decades

Pradeep Rawat built a successful acting career across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam cinema over more than three decades.

He gained widespread recognition for portraying the ruthless antagonist in the 2005 Tamil film Ghajini. The performance earned him the opportunity to reprise the same role alongside Aamir Khan in the Hindi remake released in 2008.

Before Ghajini, Rawat had shared screen space with Aamir Khan in the 2001 film Lagaan.

Many television viewers also remember him for portraying Ashwatthama, the son of Dronacharya, in BR Chopra’s iconic television series Mahabharat. Although he made his film debut with Meri Jung in 1985, the television role brought him widespread recognition.

Memorable performances across languages

Throughout his career, Rawat appeared in several notable films, including Sarfarosh, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Stalin, Veeram, 1: Nenokkadine, Loukyam, Nenu Sailaja, Sarrainodu, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Aayirathil Iruvar, Market Raja MBBS and Miss Match.

A significant milestone came with SS Rajamouli’s Sye (2004), which marked his debut in Telugu cinema.