According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947, currently running across 5,836 shows, has collected Rs 5.47 crore net as of 7 pm on Sunday.
Batwara 1947 collection: Sunny Deol film yet to cross Rs 6 cr mark on Sunday
Batwara 1947 stars Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.Sunny Deol’s latest patriotic drama Batwara 1947 hit theatres on August 14. Although the film had a modest opening, it witnessed a significant jump in collections on Saturday, suggesting stronger audience interest over the weekend. After opening at Rs 5.75 crore on Friday, the movie witnessed a more than twofold jump on its first Saturday, collecting Rs 13.50 crore. This took its net total to Rs 19.25 crore and gross collection to Rs 22.91 crore in India. Overseas, Batwara 1947 collected Rs 2 crore on its second day, taking its worldwide gross collection to Rs 26.41 crore.
On Day 2, the movie recorded an overall occupancy of 35.37% across 8,071 shows, with morning shows at 13.92%, afternoon shows at 44.08%, evening shows at 45.77% and night shows at 37.69%. Delhi-NCR recorded 44.5% occupancy across 807 shows, while Mumbai registered 30% occupancy across 527 shows. The film’s collections reportedly received a boost from the Independence Day holiday on August 15.
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Batwara 1947 is currently facing competition from Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 which also hit screens on August 14. The Awarapan sequel opened at Rs 22 crore, and earned Rs 33.75 crore on its second day, taking the total India collection to Rs 55.75 crore.
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While Batwara 1947 has shown some improvement at the box office, critics have been less impressed with the film. An excerpt from SCREEN’s review of Batwara 1947 read, “Santoshi’s film, in contentious making for a few years, is finally out now, at a time when August 14 has been termed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. It should have felt like a balm on fissured souls if only it had been contemporised without losing its essence. But while its messaging is even more relevant in these times, the storytelling is dated and banal.”
Batwara 1947 is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947. The film also marks Preity Zinta’s return to the big screen after eight years, as well as the reunion of Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi, who have previously worked together on popular films such as Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak. The film was initially titled Lahore 1947 but was later renamed Batwara 1947.
Backed by Aamir Khan under his banner, Aamir Khan Productions, Batwara 1947 also stars Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare and Kanikka Kapur in key roles.
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Batwara 1947 collection: Sunny Deol film set to cross Rs 6 cr mark on Sunday
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947, currently running across 5,445 shows, has collected Rs 5.09 crore net as of 6 pm on Sunday.
Batwara 1947 collection: Sunny Deol film set to cross Rs 5 cr mark on Sunday
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Batwara 1947, currently running across 4,992 shows, has collected Rs 4.39 crore net as of 5 pm on Sunday. This brings the total India gross collections to Rs 28.09 crore and total India net to Rs 23.64 crore.
Batwara 1947 is 'Gadar 2 basically, but with better filmmaking, writing and emotions'
User KramerDwight's post on Reddit read, "this is Gadar 2 basically, but with better filmmaking, writing and emotions. I liked the film and the way the message comes across as beautiful."
'Batwara 1947 is a must-watch'
User @Talwar_1009 said via X, "This #independenceday, Batwara 1947 feels like a MUST-WATCH. Freedom celebrate karna zaroori hai, but 1947 mein millions of people ne jo price pay kiya, usse remember karna bhi utna hi important hai. Film us human cost ko itni honestly dikhati hai ki kuch scenes dekhna genuinely difficult ho jaata hai. MOST EMOTIONAL MOVIE OF 20206 #batwara1947review."
Batwara 1947 ses 150% jump in Saturday ticket sales
Trade analyst Joginder Tuteja noted that Batwara 1947 recorded a 150% growth in ticket sales on Saturday compared to Friday, indicating a significant jump in momentum. He shared via X, "#boxoffice #batwara1947 Saturday 150% growth in ticket sales when compared to Friday shows significant jump in momentum. With added footfalls, the trend is expected to stay positive today as well. Moreover, with no new releases till almost the end month, the film has an opportunity to keep the momentum going and make the most of its run. #sunnydeol #aamirkhanproductions."
Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947: 'Franchise value works in Bollywood'
Film trade analyst Nishit Shaw highlighted how franchise value can significantly impact a film’s opening day in Bollywood, citing Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 as examples. He posted, "Franchise value definitely works in Bollywood, at least for the opening day. Before #awarapan2, Emraan Hashmi’s HAQ had collected ₹1.75 crore on its opening day. And for Sunny Deol, he had big openings with Gadar 2 and Border 2, but with #batwara1947 the opening was pretty much poor. Filmmakers and actors must treat these franchise films with utmost care because they reach more and more people initially and hence, if the content is solid, the film will always put up much bigger totals. This will enable the franchise value to be used to its full potential rather than just the opening day."
Batwara 1947 gets love from 'audiences and critics alike'
Sharing a post on X, the production house Aamir Khan Productions wrote, “#batwara1947 has found a place in the hearts of audiences and critics alike.”
Sunny Deol's film Batwara 1947 is 'rich in emotions and performances'
A reddit user @MrKashy shared his take on Sunny Deols' film Batwara 1947. The post read, "I watched this movie first day & show. It was a great film, well made with a good message: humanity above all. The strength of the film, besides the story, is that it is rich in emotions and performances. Sunny Deol is first rate, he acts with emotions rather than his fists. And he does a really good job. Preity Zinta as his wife is also first rate. She is portraying a woman of that time. The strength in her performance is her resilience as a woman going through partition, quiet strength as a wife & mother & moral compass of her family. Shabana was the emotional portion of the film. I thought she also gave a great performance but at times overdid it. If anyone was misfit in the movie, it was sadly Karan Deol. His acting of anger and emotional outbursts did not justify the character’s frustration. But it is a learning curve and he will get better with time. The music wasn’t not really the focus, and it’s evident because of the state of music today in India, it wouldn’t have mattered. The bhajan song was great and emotional. As was Tabbassum song, albeit too short. If I had any complaint of the film, it is that it didn’t really let the scene sink in, before moving directly onto the next. Compared to movies made today, this one is a better one of its craft. 4/5 stars."
Batwara 1947’s has Sunday to make up for lost ground
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared via X, "Batwara1947's audience feedback is positive and it has Sunday [today] to make up for lost ground... Thereafter, it will be all about how strongly the film performs on the weekdays. There are big names attached to #batwara1947 – both on screen and behind the scenes – and one would've expected the film to post a solid number over its opening weekend... But there's still hope, given the strong Saturday growth. Also, with no major releases lined up until September, #batwara1947 has a clear window to add substantial business in the weeks ahead. #batwara1947 [Week 1] Fri 5.25 cr, Sat 12.65 cr. Total: ₹ 17.90 cr. Official Nett BOC | All versions | #india biz | #boxoffice."
Batwara 1947’s strong Saturday growth
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that Batwara 1947 recorded an excellent 140.95% growth on Saturday, with the Independence Day holiday giving the film a much-needed boost. He tweeted, "#batwara1947 showed an excellent 140.95% growth on Saturday, the #independenceday holiday... The start was way below the mark on Friday, but the Saturday numbers certainly offer hope."
Batwara 1947: 'Word of mouth is positive and movie will work in the long run'
Content Creator @vicharabhio shared his take on Batwara 1947. He wrote on X, "Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Karan Deol's, Batwara 1947 has done 33 crore+ worldwide gross collections in 2 days after a slow start and a huge jump on the Independence day. Word of mouth is positive and movie will work in the long run."
Batwara 1947 stars 'Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta and the whole team have done a brilliant job'
X user @TajCreations shared his reaction to Batwara 1947. He posted on X, "Just watched Batwara 1947. What a great movie. Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi have given such brilliant performances. Sunny is intense as always but also shows a softer side that really touched me. Shabana is just outstanding, every expression feels real and heavy with emotion. She is the soul of this film. Preity Zinta also gave a very honest performance. It was a pure delight to see her after such a long gap. She looks natural and brings a lot of warmth. Karan Deol is getting better with every film and he has acted with real sincerity this time. Raj Kumar Santoshi’s direction is strong and honest, just like the way he used to make films. After Ghayal, Ghatak and Damini, this feels like their best work together. The story of ordinary people during Partition choosing humanity over hatred is told with a lot of heart. It makes you feel the pain of those times and also reminds you how important it is to stay human. Yes, the film is a bit slow paced before the interval and some people may feel it is a little stretched in places. But still, everyone must watch it. The emotions and the message are worth it. The film is emotional in the right way. Simple message but powerful — no religion is greater than humanity. Really a great film with soul. Sunny, Shabana, Preity and the whole team have done a brilliant job. Highly recommended… Few national awards on the way."
Batwara 1947 star Sunny Deol delivers a lifetime performance
X page @eyob_sebsibe tweeted, "A soulful, emotional roller coaster and undoubtedly one of the best films of the year. Sunny Deol delivers a lifetime performance worthy of awards and a standing ovation, while Shabana Azmi is simply outstanding. EBF Rating: 4.5/5."
Batwara 1947 Day 2 occupancy
According to Sacnilk, Batwara 1947 recorded an overall 35.37% occupancy in Hindi on Day 2. The film registered 13.92% occupancy in the morning, which rose to 44.08% in the afternoon and 45.77% in the evening. Night shows recorded 37.69% occupancy.
Batwara 1947 sees 134.8% growth
Batwara 1947 recorded 134.8% growth in its Day 2 net collection, earning Rs 13.50 crore compared to its Day 1 net collection of Rs 5.75 crore.
Batwara 1947 worldwide box office collection
As per trade site Sacnilk, Sunny Deol's film Batwara 1947 collected Rs 2 crore in the overseas markets on Day 2, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 3.50 crore. With this, the film’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 26.41 crore.
Batwara 1947 Day 2 box office collection
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 collected Rs 13.50 crore net on Day 2 across 8,071 shows. With this, the film’s total India gross collection stands at Rs 22.91 crore, while its India net collection has reached Rs 19.25 crore.
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