Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection Day 3 Highlights: Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol’s film amid Monday slump

Sunny Deol's film ended its opening weekend with Rs 26.50 crore in India and saw a 46% drop on Sunday. Worldwide, it has earned Rs 37.11 crore.

Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer Batwara 1947 witnessed a significant dip in collections on its first Sunday. The Rajkumar Santoshi directorial, which released on Independence Day 2026, recorded a total India net collection of Rs 26.50 crore at the end of its opening weekend, as shared by trade site Sacnilk.

Backed by Aamir Khan, the film has received mixed reviews and is facing stiff competition from Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2, which has emerged as the stronger performer during the opening weekend and has already crossed Rs 100 crore collection worldwide.

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The film Batwara 1947 had a moderate start at the box office before showing some growth over the weekend, but its Sunday performance resulted in a notable slowdown as the film saw a 46.3% drop. Batwara 1947 opened with Rs 5.75 crore net on Day 1 (Friday), followed by a significant jump to Rs 13.50 crore on Day 2 (Saturday). On Day 3 (Sunday), the Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer collected Rs 7.25 crore net across 7,239 shows. With this, the film’s overall India net collection stands at Rs 26.50 crore after its opening weekend.

Overseas, Batwara 1947 collected Rs 2 crore on Day 3, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 5.50 crore so far. With this, the film’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 37.11 crore after three days.

Batwara 1947 will now face the crucial Monday test to determine whether it can sustain its theatrical run in the coming days.

Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Batwara 1947 stars Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in the lead roles, with Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol also part of the cast. The film explores the human impact of the Partition and marks the reunion of Santoshi and Deol, while also featuring Preity Zinta’s return to the big screen after an eight-year hiatus.

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Aug 17, 2026 09:32 PM IST
Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947 struggles to cross Rs 2 crore mark on Monday

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947, currently running across 6,528 shows, has collected around Rs 1.34 crore as of 9 pm on Monday.

Aug 17, 2026 08:35 PM IST
Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947 finally crosses Rs 1 crore mark on Monday

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947, currently running across 6,042 shows, has collected around Rs 1.18 crore as of 8 pm on Monday.

Aug 17, 2026 08:03 PM IST
'Batwara 1947 is such a beautiful movie made with such pure intentions'

User @BrijSoral88 tweeted, "#batwara1947 and it's such a beautiful movie made with such pure intentions. #sunnydeol and #shabanaazmi ji has delivered one of their finest performances and the writing and direction by #rajkumarsantoshi sahab is just amazing."

Aug 17, 2026 07:20 PM IST
Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947 to record its lowest single-day collection

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947, currently running across 5,422 shows, has collected around Rs 0.97 crore as of 7 pm on Monday.

Aug 17, 2026 06:45 PM IST
Batwara 1947 collection: Sunny Deol film struggles to cross Rs 1 crore mark on Monday

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947, currently running across 5,132 shows, has collected around Rs 0.88 crore as of 6 pm on Monday.

Aug 17, 2026 06:03 PM IST
Fan slams Batwara 1947 music director AR Rahman

Navneet Mundhra's note on X read, "Let's be honest. One of the biggest reasons behind the box-office debacle of a GOOD film like #batwara1947 is ATROCIOUS music by #arrahman. Even the background music is terribly dull & stale... It fails to heighten the impact of crucial dramatic scenes. A film like 'Batwara 1947' needed impactful BMG & a few soul-stirring songs... as the content is anyway slightly niche. Now, compare the insipid music & BMG of this #rajkumarsantoshi film with ventures such as #lagaan & #rangdebasanti when Rahman was in PEAK form. I'm not sure why #aamirkhan chose Rahman. His last GOOD soundtrack for a Hindi movie was #tamasha in 2015... and last SUPERHIT one was perhaps #ghajini in 2008. Since then, the quality of his music has plummeted sharply. Composers like #anumalik, #nadeemshravan & many others were cast out in the cold after a few failures.... but Rahman continues to get plum project even after a decade of tame soundtracks. What can be the reason?"

Aug 17, 2026 05:39 PM IST
'Sunny Deol and Shahbana Azmi are great' in Batwara 1947

User nsniks posted on Reddit, "Nice movie. 6.5/10. Sunny and Shahbana Azmi are great. I think Shahbana has great chance of bagging some awards in supporting actress category. Karan deol was horrendous. If there was a competent actor in place of Karan, he would have elevated couple of scenes. Abhimanyu Yadav was ok ok and his Pakistani punjabi accent was also bad in some places. I liked Rahman BGM, and I loved how the climax played out. Overall a nice movie that you can watch with family."

Aug 17, 2026 05:09 PM IST
Batwara 1947 collection: Sunny Deol film yet to cross Rs 1 crore mark on Monday

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Sunny Deol film Batwara 1947, currently running across 4,623 shows, has collected around Rs 0.81 crore as of 5 pm on Monday.

Aug 17, 2026 04:50 PM IST
Batwara 1947 Day 4 box office so far

As of 4 PM on Day 4, Batwara 1947 is running across 4,007 shows and has collected Rs 0.67 crore net. This takes the film’s total India gross collection to Rs 32.40 crore and India net collection to Rs 27.17 crore so far.

Aug 17, 2026 04:31 PM IST
Batwara 1947 Day 4 occupancy remains low

Batwara 1947 continued to record low occupancy on Day 4, with 6.31% in morning shows. The occupancy improved slightly to 9.38% in the afternoon, but the overall turnout remains weak.

Aug 17, 2026 04:00 PM IST
Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, calls it ‘simply brilliant’

Veteran actor Hema Malini praised stepson Sunny Deol's film Batwara 1947 after watching the film, calling it “simply brilliant” and lauding its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony. In a post on X, she posted, "I watched the movie “Batwara” yday. Simply brilliant with a clear message that conveys what the nation needs today. It reminds us that humanity, mutual respect, and harmony are far more important than hatred and division. I hope this beautiful message inspires people to change their mindset and choose kindness over hate. Brilliant direction by Rajkumar Santoshi with outstanding performances by Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi. Also in the cast with good performances were Karan Deol & Preity Zinta. Congratulations to Aamir Khan for producing a timeless film with a message that is truly the need of the hour."

Aug 17, 2026 03:40 PM IST
Batwara 1947 got major boost on Independence Day

Saturday brought a significant turnaround for Batwara 1947 as the Independence Day holiday drove a sharp rise in audience turnout. Despite its show count falling to 8,071, the film’s net collection jumped by an impressive 134.8% to Rs 13.50 crore. Overall occupancy more than doubled to 34.0%, with the National Capital Region recording 44.5% occupancy and Ahmedabad registering nearly 23%. The holiday surge provided a much-needed boost to the film after its slow opening and helped it stay competitive during a crowded Independence Day weekend.

Aug 17, 2026 03:20 PM IST
Batwara 1947 Day 4 Occupancy: Morning shows record just 6.31%

Batwara 1947 recorded a morning occupancy of just 6.31% on Day 4. The extremely low Monday turnout highlights the film’s struggle to sustain audience interest after its opening weekend, raising concerns over its weekday box-office performance.

Aug 17, 2026 02:50 PM IST
Batwara 1947 Day 4 box office update

As of 2 PM on Day 4, Batwara 1947 is running across 3,235 shows and has collected Rs 0.41 crore net. This takes the film’s total India gross collection to Rs 32.09 crore and India net collection to Rs 26.91 crore so far.

Aug 17, 2026 02:30 PM IST
Batwara 1947 ends opening weekend on a 'disastrous note'

Trade analyst Sumit Kadel has termed Batwara 1947’s opening weekend “disastrous,” pointing to the film’s sharp Sunday drop despite the presence of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi and Aamir Khan Productions, along with the advantage of an Independence Day weekend release. He posted on X, "Batwara 1947 drops huge on sunday and ends its first weekend on a disastrous note. Despite prominent names- Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi and Aamir Khan Productions along with the advantage of an independence day weekend release, the results are nothing short of atrocious. The film has struggled badly at the box office and now seems headed for a lifetime business below Rs 40 crore. Day 1: Rs 5 crore, Day 2: Rs 12 crore, Day 3: Rs 6.50 crore, Total weekend: Rs 23.50 crore nett."

Aug 17, 2026 02:10 PM IST
All eyes on Batwara 1947's weekdays collection now

Trade analyst Joginder Tuteja took to X to post, "Batwara 1947 Weekend updates. The film had an underwhelming opening weekend. The start wasn’t as per the credentials involved, though Saturday saw excellent growth with #independenceholiday also doing its bit. Sunday was better than Friday but sharp drop from Saturday was noticeable. Friday - 5.25 crores Saturday - 12.65 crores Sunday - 7.10 crores Total - 25 crores For the subject of the film, these numbers are fair, but for the starcast and the scale, one expected a lot better. All eyes on weekdays now, though for those to be reasonable, Monday would need to be really close to Friday, which would be a tough ask. #sunnydeol."

Aug 17, 2026 01:50 PM IST
Batwara 1947 got major boost on Independence Day

Saturday brought a significant turnaround for Batwara 1947 as the Independence Day holiday drove a sharp rise in audience turnout. Despite its show count falling to 8,071, the film’s net collection jumped by an impressive 134.8% to Rs 13.50 crore. Overall occupancy more than doubled to 34.0%, with the National Capital Region recording 44.5% occupancy and Ahmedabad registering nearly 23%. The holiday surge provided a much-needed boost to the film after its slow opening and helped it stay competitive during a crowded Independence Day weekend.

Aug 17, 2026 01:20 PM IST
Batwara 1947 records 1.05 million footfalls in opening weekend

Batwara 1947 recorded approximately 1.05 million footfalls across India during its opening three days. However, the period drama was significantly behind its Independence Day weekend competitor Awarapan 2, which attracted nearly 2.80 million viewers during the same period. The wide gap in footfalls indicates that despite Sunny Deol’s star power and the film’s patriotic theme, audience preference leaned more strongly towards Emraan Hashmi’s action thriller, which drew more than twice the number of viewers.

Aug 17, 2026 01:00 PM IST
Batwara 1947's show count dropped by 1482 shows

Batwara 1947 witnessed a significant slowdown on Sunday as its collection dropped 46.3% to ₹7.25 Cr net from Saturday’s ₹13.50 Cr. The film’s show count also declined from 8,721 on Friday to 7,239 on Sunday, while overall occupancy settled at just 24.12%. The cooling trend was also visible in Mumbai, where occupancy fell from 30.0% on Saturday to 20.5% on Sunday.

Aug 17, 2026 12:40 PM IST
Batwara 1947 becomes Sunny Deol’s 3rd biggest opening weekend

Batwara 1947 recorded an India net opening weekend of Rs 26.50 crore, making it Sunny Deol’s third-highest opening weekend among the films listed below. However, it remains well behind his recent blockbusters Gadar 2 and Border 2.

Gadar 2 – Rs 135.98 crore

Border 2 – Rs 121.00 crore

Batwara 1947 – Rs 26.50 crore

Ghayal Once Again – Rs 23.38 crore

Yamla Pagla Deewana – Rs 22.50 crore

Aug 17, 2026 12:20 PM IST
Batwara 1947 saw slow start before Independence Day boost

Batwara 1947 had a subdued start at the box office on Friday, with the gap between it and Awarapan 2 becoming apparent from the opening shows. The Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer ran across 8,721 shows but recorded an overall occupancy of just 15.0%. In the National Capital Region, the film registered 18.3% occupancy across 829 shows, while Mumbai recorded 12.5% occupancy across 644 shows, indicating that audience preference was initially tilted strongly towards its competitor. With the Independence Day holiday ahead, the film was expected to benefit from increased footfalls over the weekend.

Aug 17, 2026 12:00 PM IST
Batwara 1947 enters top 10 Bollywood opening weekends of 2026

Batwara 1947 ended its opening weekend with an India net collection of Rs 26.50 crore, placing it at No. 10 among Bollywood’s biggest opening weekends of 2026. Despite featuring established names such as Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, the film has struggled to match the scale of some of the year’s major blockbusters. Its opening weekend remains significantly behind Sunny Deol’s Border 2, which recorded Rs 121 crore in the same period. Here is the current Top 10 list:

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge – Rs 290.94 crore

Border 2 – Rs 121.00 crore

Awarapan 2 – Rs 81.75 crore

Dhamaal 4 – Rs 65.00 crore

Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) – Rs 60 crore

Bhooth Bangla – Rs 54.25 crore

Cocktail 2 – Rs 47.50 crore

Alpha – Rs 34 crore

O Romeo – Rs 30.15 crore

Batwara 1947 – Rs 26.50 crore

Aug 17, 2026 11:40 AM IST
Batwara 1947 reaction: 'Rajkumar Santoshi could not bind the film together'

Trade analyst Girish Johar took to X to share his review for Sunny Deol's film Batwara 1947, but he also mentioned why the film is not working. He posted, "A film loaded with emotions & humanity, #batwara1947 is a nuanced watch with brilliant performances by #shabanaazmi ji & #sunnydeol Sir. Restrained & effective act by #alifazal & good antagonist act by #abhimanyusingh. Brilliant sparks seen in the film but unfortunately #rajkumarsantoshi ji could not bind the entire film together to make it into a remarkable heart wrenching outing. Music by #arrahman is huge let down too. Still would strongly recommend this film for its heart, soul & mesage !!!

Aug 17, 2026 11:20 AM IST
Batwara 1947 Day 3 occupancy drops

Batwara 1947 recorded an overall occupancy of just 24.12% on Day 3 for, reflecting a weak audience turnout. The film registered 11.85% occupancy in the morning, rising to 29.38% in the afternoon and 33.54% in the evening, while night shows stood at 21.69%. The low overall occupancy, particularly the weak morning response, points to a concerning box-office trend for the Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer.

Aug 17, 2026 10:58 AM IST
Batwara 1947 overseas collection reaches Rs 37.11 crore

Overseas, Batwara 1947 collected Rs 2 crore on Day 3, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 5.50 crore so far. With this, the Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 37.11 crore after three days.

Aug 17, 2026 10:46 AM IST
Batwara 1947 Day 3 box office update

On Day 3, Batwara 1947 collected Rs 7.25 crore net across 7,239 shows, as shared by trade site Sacnilk. With this, the Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer’s total India gross collection has reached Rs 31.61 crore, while its India net collection stands at Rs 26.50 crore so far.

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