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The trailer for the upcoming film 'Batwara 1947' was released on July 28, 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, the film stars Sunny Deol, Preity G. Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, and Abhimanyu Singh. Set during the 1947 Indo-Pak Partition, the story follows Sunny Deol's character who is forced to leave his home and relocate across the border with his family. After arriving in a new country, they find an elderly Hindu woman living in a mansion. When extremists threaten to kill her, Sunny's character steps in to protect her, calling her his mother. The trailer features action sequences and explores themes of communalism and displacement. The film is written by Santoshi, shot by Santosh Sivan, with music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Javed Akhtar. It is scheduled for theatrical release on August 14.
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The film is produced by Aamir Khan and also stars Preity G. Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol and Abhimanyu Singh
Published: July 28, 2026 — 03:54 pm IST By: The Hindu Bureau
The trailer of Sunny Deol’s upcoming film, Batwara 1947, was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, the film also features Preity G. Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol and Abhimanyu Singh in pivotal roles.
Trailer Overview
The trailer introduces the violent times during the 1947 Indo-Pak Partition, where Sunny Deol’s character is forced to leave his home and start a new life across the border with his entire family. Preity G. Zinta plays his wife, who urges him to leave after witnessing the violence.
Upon reaching their new home in a new country, they find an old Hindu woman staying in the mansion. When extremists threaten to kill her, Sunny’s character stands up to safeguard the woman, whom he calls his mother.
The trailer features action-packed visuals, with Sunny seen beating people up, promising a hard-hitting tale that explores the effects of communalism after the Partition.
Key Credits
- Written by: Rajkumar Santoshi
- Cinematography: Santosh Sivan
- Music: A.R. Rahman
- Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
- Sound Design: Resul Pookutty
Release Date
Batwara 1947 will be released in theatres on August 14.
Background
Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol have previously worked together on classic action-thrillers from the 1990s, including Ghayal and Damini. Santoshi also collaborated with Aamir Khan on the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna.
Santoshi’s recent works include the historical fiction film Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh (2023) and the romantic drama Bad Boy (2023).
Sunny Deol was last seen in the legal drama Ikka and Border 2.
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'Batwara 1947' trailer: Sunny Deol vows to protect a mother in Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition drama