Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' set for Aug 14 release, new poster out
Mumbai, July 13
Actor Sunny Deol's upcoming historical film 'Batwara 1947' has unveiled a new poster just days after the teaser was released.
The newly released poster features an idol of Lord Krishna with a lit diya in the foreground, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947. Along with the poster, the makers announced that the film will arrive in cinemas on August 14, 2026.
Along with the poster, the makers wrote, "When the world chose sides, HE chose dharma. Watch #Batwara1947 in cinemas this Partition Day, 14th August."
'Batwara 1947' is set during the Partition of India and tells the story of a man who chooses humanity and courage during one of the country's most difficult periods. The film is set against the backdrop of the events of 1947, when the Partition changed the lives of millions of people.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is backed by Aamir Khan Productions. The cast includes Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity G Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khhushi Hajare and Kanikka Kapur.
The music for the film has been composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Sunny Deol playing a man who chooses humanity during Partition - that's exactly the kind of story we need right now. The world is still divided by hatred. Rajkumar Santoshi and A.R. Rahman together? This is going to be epic.
The poster is beautiful but I hope the film doesn't just show one side of the story. Partition affected everyone - Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs - all communities lost lives and homes. If it's 'dharma' as the makers say, it should be about compassion for all. Let's see if it lives up to that.
Aamir Khan producing a Partition film with Sunny Deol? What a collaboration! And Javed Akhtar writing lyrics for A.R. Rahman's music - that's a legendary combo. August 14 release is perfect - giving us a reason to remember the true cost of freedom. 🇮🇳
My grandmother still tears up when she talks about 1947. She was just a child crossing the border on foot. She says the worst part wasn't losing property but losing trust in neighbours. I hope this film captures that personal pain, not just the big political events. Will take my whole family to watch.
Another Partition film? After 'Gadar 2' and so many others, I'm a bit tired of this being the only historical story Bollywood tells. We have so many other periods in Indian history worth exploring. But okay, if the makers are sincere, I'll give it a chance.
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