Reports indicate the epic film will strategically save its biggest reveal for the climax, with footage of the late Sunny Deol portraying Lord Hanuman appearing only in the movie's final stretch.
India's Zee Studios has announced a diverse multilingual and multi-genre content slate for 2026-27, encompassing commercial entertainers and action spectacles across Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Kannada cinema.
The film 'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol, collected Rs 0.40 crore on its fifth day, bringing its total earnings in India to Rs 28.90 crore, aiming to surpass Rs 30 crore.
Actor Sunny Deol stated he was content even with a Rs 56 crore debt, explaining that it was his own money and he was happy to sell his assets to manage it.
Sunny Deol's film "Batwara 1947" collected Rs 26 crore on its opening weekend, which was less than the opening day collection of "Border 2", amidst the ongoing popularity of "Awarapan 2".
The film 'Batwara 1947' opened with Rs 5.75 crore and is projected to reach the Rs 10 crore milestone by its second day, though it trails behind 'Awarapan 2'.
CultureTimes of Indiaindian-express18d ago2 sources
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has outperformed Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' at the box office, leading by ₹7 crore and also surpassing 'Dhurandhar'. Despite 'Batwara 1947' receiving praise from fans for Sunny Deol's emotional performance, 'Awarapan 2' has taken the lead.
A co-star of Ikka recounted an instance of Sunny Deol's exceptional professionalism, noting his dedication to shooting even after the passing of his father, Dharmendra.
Actor Sunny Deol, star of 'Batwara 1947', reminisces about his father Dharmendra's poignant words regarding the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan, stating 'India is mother, Pakistan is aunt'.
Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash were seen together at a significant event for the upcoming film 'Ramayana,' with Sunny Deol also making a surprise appearance. The stars' presence generated considerable buzz ahead of the movie's production.
Actor Sunny Deol revealed his desire to make 'Damini 2' but ultimately focused on a court-related role in his film 'Ikka', reflecting on the efforts made for his projects.
The first look posters for the film 'Batwara 1947' have been released, featuring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, and Preity Zinta in a drama set during the Partition era.
This article explores the trend of Punjab celebrities, from Bhagwant Mann to Sunny Deol, engaging in politics and their rendezvous with the political arena.
Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ (Jan 23, 2026 release) earned Rs 392cr+ worldwide. Now on OTT from March 20. Anurag Singh directs 1971 Indo-Pak war saga with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty honoring real heroes. Action-packed drama blends battles, sacrifices, and hit track “Ghar Kab Aoge.”
The film 'Batwara 1947' continues to underperform at the box office, collecting only Rs 35 lakh on its eleventh day and struggling to reach the Rs 40 crore mark.
Actor Sunny Deol recounted an incident during the filming of 'Darr' where he ripped his pants in anger, stating that Shah Rukh Khan was a colleague, not a friend.
Actor Sunny Deol states his conscience prevents him from endorsing pan masala ads, a decision highlighted amidst a controversy involving other prominent actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn.
Emraan Hashmi's film 'Awarapan 2' has achieved a significant box office success, becoming his biggest opener to date by earning Rs 27 crore worldwide on its first day. The film's performance also reverses a box office loss from a previous clash with Sunny Deol 19 years ago.
Actor Sunny Deol appeared on KBC 18, where he shared insights into his personality, describing himself as an 'overthinker,' and made a lighthearted remark about Aamir Khan.
Actor Sunny Deol clarified that his film 'Batwara 1947' is distinct from 'Gadar', while director Santoshi lauded the character as 'better than Iron Man'.
Filmmaker Yash Chopra reportedly dropped actor Sudesh Berry from the movie Darr, replacing him with Shah Rukh Khan, with Berry citing a feeling of inability to punch Sunny Deol as a reason.
England and Argentina secured their spots in the FIFA World Cup semifinals after winning their respective quarter-final matches. Erling Haaland expressed his support for his Manchester City teammates still in the tournament after Norway's earlier exit.
The trailer for the film "Ikka" has been released, featuring Sunny Deol returning in the role of a fierce lawyer who makes a surprising deal with Akshaye Khanna.
Twenty-five years after their films 'Gadar' and 'Lagaan' famously competed at the box office, actors Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan are reportedly collaborating on a new project.
Justice Deshwal of the Allahabad High Court invoked a famous movie dialogue to highlight the frustration of judicial officers in Uttar Pradesh, who are struggling to perform their duties due to insufficient staff, police non-cooperation, and faulty investigations.
The actress suggests that audience rejection of Sunny Deol in a Muslim role stems from societal inability to accept non-traditional casting in historical narratives.
The film 'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol, has achieved a global gross of over Rs 51 crore in its first nine days of release, despite clashing with 'Awarapan 2'.
Sunny Deol expressed his enthusiasm for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming 'Ramayana' adaptation, in which he portrays Hanuman, and praised the director's vision while stating Dara Singh is irreplaceable.
Sunny Deol's film "Batwara 1947" saw a significant increase in its box office earnings on its second day, collecting over Rs 26 crore. This surge occurred amidst the ongoing popularity of "Awarapan 2."
A question on the 18th season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) reportedly drew a connection between Amitabh Bachchan and Ajmal Kasab, surprising celebrity guests Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol.
A behind-the-scenes revelation indicates that Om Puri was initially considered for a role in the film 'Damini' before Sunny Deol was cast, with the iconic 'dhai kilo ka haath' line not being part of the original plan.
Indian actor Sunny Deol shared his father Dharmendra's views on the shared roots of India and Pakistan, stating they were once one country, during the promotion of his film "Batwara 1947".
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was seen touching the feet of Sunny Deol and Kumar Vishwas at the 'Ramayana' Pratham Sankalp event, an act that garnered significant attention online.
The teaser for Sunny Deol's upcoming film 'Batwara 1947' has been released, depicting the pain and chaos of the 1947 partition of India. The film aims to revisit this historical event through a story of courage amidst bloodshed.
CultureTimes of Indiaindian-express2mo ago2 sources
Sunny Deol's upcoming film, previously titled 'Lahore 1947', has been officially renamed 'Batwara 1947', with the motion poster and release date now revealed.
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana buzzes: Faisal Malik (Panchayat's Prahlad) as Kumbhakarna, shot VFX-heavy scenes with Yash. Ranbir as Ram, Sai Pallavi Sita, Yash Ravana, Sunny Deol Hanuman.