Sunny Deol's Upcoming Film Batwara 1947 Set for August Release

Sunny Deol is set to release his highly anticipated film, Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, in August 2026. The film has received a clean certification from the Central Board of Film Certification, and its trailer will be unveiled soon. Sunny dedicated the film to his mother and shared his excitement on social media. Batwara 1947 will compete at the box office with Awarapan 2 and features a stellar cast. Director Santoshi expresses a deep emotional connection to this project, marking a significant reunion with Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol. Following this release, Sunny will also star in Ramayana as Lord Hanuman during Diwali.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 21:13 IST

Sunny Deol Prepares for Batwara 1947 Release

Sunny Deol is gearing up for the premiere of Batwara 1947, a partition-themed drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, which is slated for a theatrical release in August 2026. In anticipation of the launch, the film's trailer is set to be revealed tomorrow, July 28. Recently, Sunny confirmed via social media that the film has received approval from the Central Board of Film Certification without any cuts. He also shared a heartfelt moment with his mother, Prakash Kaur, dedicating the film to her. Here’s what he posted online.

Sunny Deol Discusses Film Certification

Sunny Deol on Batwara 1947 and its certification

In his Instagram stories, Sunny announced that Batwara 1947 has been approved by the CBFC with an A certificate, emphasizing its themes of humanity and love. He encouraged audiences to watch it in theaters starting on Partition Day, August 14. He shared a joyful image with his mother, expressing that 'meri maa hi mera rab hain' and dedicated the film to her and all mothers, stating, "Mera pyaar, mera hausla, meri taaqat. Batwara 1947 main apni Maa aur duniya ki har Maa ko samarpit karta hoon." He also confirmed that the trailer will be released tomorrow.

Production and Cast Details

Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Batwara 1947 will hit theaters on August 14, coinciding with the release of Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani's Awarapan 2. The film features a talented cast, including Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, and Ali Fazal.

Director's Insights on Batwara 1947

Rajkumar Santoshi on Batwara 1947

Director Rajkumar Santoshi previously described Batwara 1947 as a significant project in his career, expressing a deep emotional connection to the film. He highlighted the reunion with talented collaborators, including Aamir Khan, with whom he previously worked on Andaz Apna Apna. He also mentioned his successful partnership with Sunny Deol on films like Ghayal, Damini, and Ghatak. For this ambitious project, he believes A.R. Rahman is the ideal choice for the music composition, given his status as one of the world's leading composers.

Sunny Deol's Future Projects

Following Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol is set to portray Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, which is scheduled for release during Diwali this year.