Batwara 1947 is a Hindi period drama film starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Karan Deol. The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan's banner, Aamir Khan Productions.
Based on Asghar Wajahat's play, Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai, the film's scheduled release date is August 14, 2026.
Actor Preity Zinta opened up about returning to Bollywood after eight years with Vibe. She said motherhood reshaped her priorities as she also reflected on changing film audiences and piracy.
Actor Preity Zinta has addressed Batwara 1947's box office failure. The film was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and also featured actors Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol in key roles.
Rajkumar Santoshi has rejected Shabana Azmi's claim that Batwara 1947 failed because Sunny Deol plays a Muslim character. Their exchange has renewed focus on audience confusion, faith and the film's weak box office run.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi has confirmed that he and Sunny Deol are reuniting for Ghatak Ghus Ke Maarega, with the actor reprising his Ghatak character in a new setting.
Shabana Azmi said Batwara 1947 failed at the box office as audiences struggled to accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim character. The veteran actor questioned the film’s poor collection despite praise for its message.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark worldwide after a steady second week. The strong run comes despite rising competition and likely screen loss to Toxic.
Awarapan 2 has surprisingly surged at the box office, nearing a Rs 200-crore global gross. Despite a modest start, the Emraan Hashmi starrer has connected deeply with audiences familiar with the original, making it a strong commercial success globally.
Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 earned Rs 75 lakh nett on Day 8. The result leaves the film chasing Rs 50 crore gross worldwide in its second weekend amid competition from Awarapan 2.
Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava and Preity G Zinta star in an action-comedy titled Vibe. The film is about two friends pulled into a dangerous mission. Written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, the film will release in theatres on September 18.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi compared Batwara 1947 and Dhurandhar while praising Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh. He said his idea of the action hero values dignity and purpose over performative violence.
Rajkumar Santoshi said casting Sunny Deol as an Indian Muslim in Batwara 1947 was seen as a risk from the start. He said the film's message on brotherhood and resistance to fanaticism matters more than its box-office setback.
Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol, is now facing a crucial second weekend to reach the Rs 50 crore worldwide mark. The Partition drama's weekday collections have slowed down amid competition from Awarapan 2,
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi dismissed reports of a fallout between Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol over Batwara 1947's alleged OTT deal. He said both stars are mature and criticised the rush to turn celebrity disagreements into controversy.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi said investors and distributors hesitated over Batwara 1947 because Sunny Deol plays a Muslim man in a Partition story. He said the subject was seen as risky, though Aamir Khan offered support if needed.
Batwara 1947 opened strong during the Independence Day holiday, collecting Rs 45.42 crore worldwide in six days but is now facing a sharp decline on weekdays. The Rajkumar Santoshi-directed film, starring Sunny Deol, is competing with Awarapan 2.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has crossed Rs 150 crore globally within six days despite a dip in daily collections. The film maintains a strong box office hold and is expected to surge past Rs 150-crore India nett milestone soon.
Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 has slowed sharply at the box office after its opening weekend. The slight Tuesday uptick took its India nett to Rs 30.75 crore.
Actor Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 has reignited debate over how Partition is portrayed on screen. Accounts drawn from Professer Ishtiaq Ahmad’s research underline why those wounds resist cinematic closure.
Actor Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 fell sharply at the box office on its first Monday, earning Rs 2 crore. The drop left the film behind Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2.
Awarapan 2 has sustained its box-office momentum through the Independence Day weekend and pulled ahead of Batwara 1947. The sequel is now closing in on Rs 100 crore in India and Rs 150 crore worldwide.
