Some sequels take years to greenlight. This one took nearly two decades — and judging by the paychecks involved, the wait clearly paid off. As Awarapan 2 pulls in crowds nostalgic for the 2007 original, attention has quickly shifted from the storyline to the numbers behind it. Reports pin Emraan Hashmi’s fee for stepping back into Shivam Pandit’s shoes at a sum several times higher than what he earned playing the same character the first time around — a gap that says as much about his career trajectory as it does about the film’s budget. Joining him is Disha Patani, stepping into a brand-new role in the franchise, with her own reported paycheck putting her among the film’s top earners. Add Shabana Azmi to the mix — juggling this release alongside another same-day theatrical clash — and the cast’s combined earnings tell a bigger story about what a cult classic’s comeback is worth in 2026. So who really walked away with the biggest paycheck, and how does the gap compare to their earlier films? Here’s the full breakdown.