Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Batwara 1947 Earns Rs 13.50 Crore on Independence Day, Trails Awarapan 2
A new movie called Batwara 1947 just came out in theaters.
It tells a deep and emotional story about families during the partition of India in 1947.
The movie stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta and many other actors.
It came out on August 14, and the very next day was Independence Day, a big holiday in India.
Because so many people were free, the movie made a lot more money on its second day.
On day one it earned 5.75 crore rupees in India, and on day two it earned 13.50 crore rupees.
That is more than double its first-day earnings.
Another movie called Awarapan 2 came out on the same day and is making even more money.
So far, Batwara 1947 has made about 26.41 crore rupees around the world.
Some reviewers said the movie has a powerful story but is only an average watch overall.
Batwara 1947 collected Rs 13.50 crore net in India on Day 2 from 8,071 shows, taking its total India net collection to Rs 19.25 crore.
The film's worldwide gross stands at Rs 26.41 crore, including Rs 3.50 crore from overseas after two days.
Day 2 earnings rose about 135% over the opening day's Rs 5.75 crore, boosted by the Independence Day holiday.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 leads the box office race with Rs 33.75 crore net on Day 2, taking its India total to Rs 55.75 crore.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the Partition drama is based on Asghar Wajahat's play and received mixed reviews.
- Who
- Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta and the cast of Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions, competing with Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2.
- What
- Batwara 1947 collected Rs 13.50 crore net in India on Day 2, taking its total India net collection to Rs 19.25 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 26.41 crore.
- When
- The film released on August 14, 2026; Day 2 collection figures cover August 15 (one article refers to this day as Friday, another as Saturday).
- Where
- India and overseas markets.
- Why
- The film received a major boost from the Independence Day holiday on Day 2, and it is competing with Awarapan 2 during the opening weekend.
Critics' Assessment
Commercial Performance View
Critical Reception
Critics' Assessment
Batwara 1947 received mixed reviews; Free Press Journal rated it 2.5 stars, calling the performances strong but the second half loose and the film an 'average watch' despite a powerful story.
Commercial Performance View
The film's sharp Day 2 jump of around 135%, driven by the Independence Day holiday, is a positive sign that it can sustain momentum through the weekend.
Box Office Battle
Critics' Assessment
Batwara 1947 has had a comparatively slow start at the box office.
Commercial Performance View
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 took a bumper opening and is clearly ahead, with Rs 33.75 crore net on Day 2 versus Batwara 1947's Rs 13.50 crore.
- Day 2 India Net Collection
- Rs 13.50 crore
- Day 1 India Net Collection
- Rs 5.75 crore
- Total India Net Collection
- Rs 19.25 crore
- Total India Gross Collection
- Rs 22.91 crore
- Worldwide Gross Collection
- Rs 26.41 crore
- Overseas Gross Collection
- Rs 3.50 crore after two days
- Day 2 Shows
- 8,071
- Overall Occupancy
- 34%
- Reported Production Budget
- Around Rs 120 crore
- Release Date
- August 14, 2026
- Awarapan 2 Day 2 India Net
- Rs 33.75 crore (total Rs 55.75 crore)
Sources
Batwara 1947 box office collection day 2: Sunny Deol film sees big jump on Independence Day
Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection Day 2: Sunny Deol & Shabana Azmi's Film Gets Independence Day Boost, Collects ₹13.50 Crore
