Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 Makers Not Confident In Their Films? No Press Shows, No Early Reviews
Trade analyst Akkshay Rathie says Emraan Hashmi’s sequel has a stronger opening-day estimate, while Sunny Deol’s film may build through word of mouth.
- On Friday, August 14, 2026, Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 release nationwide during the Independence Day weekend, with sufficient theater inventory to accommodate both films.
- Batwara 1947 marks the reunion of Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi after nearly three decades, reuniting the director and actor on a Partition-themed project Santoshi developed nearly 16 years ago.
- Trade analyst Akkshay Rathie expects Awarapan 2 to open between Rs 12–13 crore, while suggesting Batwara 1947 may start slower but gains momentum through word-of-mouth.
- Rathie noted that the films complement each other by targeting different audiences, calling Aamir Khan one of the 'sharpest minds in the business' backing the production.
- Recently, Sunny Deol and Santoshi visited Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata to meet Sugata Bose, grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, emphasizing the film's historical significance.
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