Batwara 1947 opens at Rs 5.75 crore, trails behind Awarapan 2
'Batwara 1947', a partition-themed drama starring Sunny Deol, hit the big screens on Friday, garnering an impressive Rs 5.75 crore net on its opening day. With overseas collections of Rs 1.50 crore, the film aims for a robust worldwide gross. It faces tough competition from both 'Awarapan 2' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', while also signaling the return of Preity Zinta to cinema after eight…
Batwara 1947, a partition drama starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, opened in Indian theaters on August 14, 2026. The film received mixed reviews from both audience and critics, with the latter praising Deol's performance. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the movie is considered a comeback for Zinta, who had been away from films for eight years. The lead pair is joined by Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare, Kanikka Kapur, and Isha Sandhir.
According to Sacnilk reports, Batwara 1947 earned Rs 5.75 crore on its first day across 8,721 showings in India, resulting in a total India net collection of Rs 5.75 crore and a total India gross collection of Rs 6.84 crore. Overseas, the film grossed Rs 1.50 crore, pushing its worldwide gross collection to Rs 8.34 crore. Occupancy for the film was at 15.42% on Day 1, with night screenings leading the way.
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