Box Office Showdown: Sunny Deol's *Bantwara 1947* vs. Emraan Hashmi's *Awarapan 2*

Upcoming Box Office Clash

Tomorrow marks an exciting box office battle as Sunny Deol's *Bantwara 1947* goes head-to-head with Emraan Hashmi's *Awarapan 2*. Pre-release ticket sales for both films have been disclosed, revealing which film is stirring more anticipation among moviegoers.

Ticket Sales for *Bantwara 1947*

Advance Ticket Sales

Both *Bantwara 1947* and *Awarapan 2* are set to premiere on August 14. The advance ticket bookings have shown considerable interest.

As reported by Sacnilk, *Bantwara 1947* has recorded 31,486 ticket sales, translating to around ₹2.69 crore in pre-sales. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film boasts a star-studded cast including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil surrounding the Partition of India, highlighting the associated human experiences.

Performance of *Awarapan 2*

Advance Bookings Lead

In contrast, *Awarapan 2* is outperforming *Bantwara 1947* in advance ticket sales, having sold 122,114 tickets and accumulating ₹6.32 crore in pre-sales. This indicates a higher level of excitement among the audience for this film.

Featuring Emraan Hashmi alongside Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, *Awarapan 2* is directed by Nitin Kakkar. The plot revolves around Emraan Hashmi's character, who is depicted as willing to go to great lengths for love.

A Historical Clash

Previous Box Office Encounters

Interestingly, this isn't the first time Sunny Deol and Emraan Hashmi's films have faced off at the box office. Nearly 19 years ago, their films *Apne* and *Awarapan* also competed against each other.

Sunny Deol's *Apne*, which featured Dharmendra and Bobby Deol, was a family drama focused on sports, directed by Anil Sharma. On the other hand, Emraan Hashmi's *Awarapan* was a heartfelt love story directed by Mohit Suri.

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