GENRE: Drama / Historical / War
RATING: NR
RELEASE DATE: August 13, 2026
STARRING: Sunny Deol, Preity G Zinta, Shabana Azmi
DIRECTOR: Rajkumar Santoshi
WRITER(S): Rajkumar Santoshi, Asghar Wajahat
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Set against the backdrop of one of history’s most turbulent chapters, Batwara 1947 tells the story of a man who chose courage in times of hatred and fear. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker, Rajkumar Santoshi, Batwara 1947 marks the much-awaited reunion of Santoshi and Sunny Deol after nearly three decades. This iconic director-actor duo have previously delivered some of the most memorable blockbusters of all time like Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak. The motion poster has further heightened excitement among audiences eager to witness this story on the big screen. Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Batwara 1947 is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The music is composed by A. R. Rahman, while the lyrics are penned by Javed Akhtar. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit and is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.