Hema Malini reviews Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947; says its message is “the need of the hour”
Hema Malini called the film’s message timely and praised Rajkumar Santoshi’s direction and the cast’s performances.
- Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 outperformed Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 during the Independence Day weekend box office clash, with both films releasing on August 14, 2026, but Awarapan 2 consistently attracting larger audiences.
- Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi and produced under Aamir Khan Productions, Batwara 1947 explores themes of humanity during the Partition with an ensemble cast including Shabana Azmi and Preity Zinta.
- According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Awarapan 2 earned Rs 26 crore on Day 3 across 9,403 shows, bringing its total Indian collection to Rs 81.75 crore, while Batwara 1947 collected Rs 7.25 crore on Day 3.
- Hema Malini praised Batwara 1947 for emphasizing mutual respect, writing, "It reminds us that humanity, mutual respect, and harmony are far more important than hatred and division." She congratulated producer Aamir Khan for the "timeless film."
- Beyond theatrical release, Batwara 1947 will stream on Prime Video after its run concludes, marking the reunion of Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol after nearly three decades.
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