Sunny Deol has officially unveiled the title of his much-awaited historical drama batwara 1947A project that was previously being called Lahore 1947. The announcement was made on June 9, 2026, along with an exciting first-look video, which offers a glimpse of the film’s intense Partition-era setting.
Lahore 1947 is now Batwara 1947: Sunny Deol unveils first look and new title ahead of August 14 release
Set for theatrical release on August 14, 2026, the film is produced by Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi. The project is one of the most ambitious collaborations in recent Bollywood history, bringing together three major names from the industry.
The announcement video introduces viewers to a world made of violence, displacement and survival. The visuals reveal that the story is based on the human cost of the partition of 1947. In one of the posters, Sunny Deol is holding a burning torch as he stands protectively near Preity Zinta and Karan Deol. This image points to a family caught between chaos and uncertainty.
Another scene shows Sunny Deol running amidst the backdrop of destruction and fire.
The film has generated significant interest as it reunites Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi after delivering acclaimed films. Injured, Damini And Constituent. Their previous collaboration is one of the most famous works in Hindi cinema.
Preity Zinta’s comeback with Sunny Deol has further increased the anticipation. The actress had earlier described the project as the most difficult film of her career. The supporting cast includes veteran actors Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh in lead roles.
This film has come at a time when Sunny Deol is performing strongly after the success at the box office. Ghadar 2 And border 2. For Aamir Khan, the project represents a major production venture undertaken on a larger scale, while Rajkumar Santoshi returns to a style that has often defined his filmmaking career.
