Bollywood actor Disha Patani has achieved a fresh milestone in her cinematic journey as her recent release, Awarapan 2, registered a strong box office opening of Rs 21.00 crore on its first day. Arriving in theaters on August 14, the film has earned a spot among Patani's top five highest-opening feature films of all time. Serving as a sequel to the cult classic Awarapan, the project features Disha in the emotional role of Zara, sharing screen space and notable chemistry with co-star Emraan Hashmi. Having featured in multiple major blockbusters alongside top industry stars throughout her career, this latest performance reaffirms her commercial box office appeal.
Bharat Leads as Patani's Biggest Career Opener
At the top of Disha Patani's box office rankings sits the 2019 period drama Bharat, starring Salman Khan in the lead. Although Patani appeared in a relatively brief role, her performance made a lasting impression on audiences. Her appearance in the chart-topping song Slow Motion and her screen dynamic alongside Salman Khan generated substantial viewer interest. The film delivered an unprecedented opening day collection of Rs 42.30 crore across Indian theaters.
Baaghi 2 Secures Second Position in First-Day Earnings
Holding the second position on the list is the action thriller Baaghi 2, which established Disha Patani as a bankable commercial leading actress. Starring opposite Tiger Shroff, Patani portrayed the central character of Neha. The action-packed film resonated strongly with filmgoers, recording a net collection of Rs 25.10 crore on its opening day at the Indian box office.
Multi-Starrer Sci-Fi Kalki 2898 AD Takes Third Spot
Director Nag Ashwin's pan-India science-fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD holds the third spot in Patani's top opener chart. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, the film saw Disha portray the character of Roxy opposite Prabhas. The high-budget sci-fi spectacle amassed Rs 22.50 crore at the domestic box office on its first day of release.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Marks Breakout Hit
Ranked fourth is the biographical sports drama M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, fronted by the late Sushant Singh Rajput. The biographical film served as Disha Patani's major career breakthrough in mainstream Hindi cinema. Her portrayal of Priyanka Jha garnered widespread praise for its innocence and charm. On its opening day, the film collected Rs 21.30 crore at the box office, cementing her position in the Hindi film industry.
Awarapan 2 Enters Top 5 Ranking
Completing the top five list is Awarapan 2, which hit silver screens on August 14. Driven by the emotional story arc of Zara and the key pairing with Emraan Hashmi, the film posted a first-day collection of Rs 21.00 crore. By hitting the 21.00 crore mark on day one, Awarapan 2 successfully entered Patani's top five opening films list, offering her fanbase a notable box office achievement.
