Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection Day 10: Sunny Deol film manages to cross ₹50 cr worldwide, earns this much

Batwara 1947 continued its theatrical run on its second Sunday, recording a slight increase in collections as the period drama remained in cinemas over the weekend.

Trisha Bhattacharya
Published23 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM IST
Sunny Deol in ‘Batwara 1947’
Sunny Deol in ‘Batwara 1947’

Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s Batwara 1947 registered a slight rise in collections on its 10th day at the box office as the period drama entered its second Sunday in cinemas.

Batwara 1947 box office collection day 10

According to the latest live box office figures from Sacnilk, the film collected ₹1.24 crore net in India on Day 10, taking its total net collection in India to ₹36.74 crore so far. Its India gross collection currently stands at ₹43.58 crore, although the final collection figures for the day are yet to be reported.

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The film was running across 5,402 shows on its second Sunday, with occupancy at 16%. This marked an increase from Day 9, when Batwara 1947 collected ₹1.15 crore net across 3,247 shows and recorded 12% occupancy.

The modest Sunday growth comes as the film attempts to maintain momentum during its second weekend. The live figures suggest that collections have slightly improved since Saturday, while the number of shows and overall occupancy have also increased.

Overseas, the film had grossed ₹9 crore as of the latest figures, according to The Times of India. Its India net collection then stood at ₹35.50 crore and India gross at ₹42.12 crore, taking its worldwide gross collection to ₹51.12 crore. The latest Day 10 figures are expected to push those totals higher once the day’s final collections are reported.

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More about the film

Batwara 1947 is a period drama co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Set in Lahore against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of British India and the division of Punjab, the film is based on Asghar Wajahat's drama Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai.

The film features an ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, with Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare, Kanikka Kapur and Isha Sandhir also appearing. It marks Zinta’s return to films after an eight-year hiatus.

Principal photography began in February 2024 and concluded in October 2025. Santosh Sivan handled the cinematography, while AR Rahman composed the soundtrack and Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics.

After several postponements, Batwara 1947 was released theatrically on 14 August 2026, coinciding with the Independence Day weekend. Its final Day 10 India collections are yet to be reported.

About the Author

Trisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay. <br> She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Lucknow University, a background that shapes her love for layered narratives, strong voices, and stories that linger long after they’re told. Before joining Livemint, Trisha worked with India Today as an entertainment journalist and film critic. There, she reviewed films, covered industry news, and built a strong foundation in storytelling and cultural analysis. <br> Trisha enjoys working at the intersection of media, culture, and audience interest, always looking for fresh angles and formats. Films, shows, and music are not just her beat but her biggest passion — something that naturally reflects in her writing. Whether it’s cinema, streaming shows, music, or internet trends, she approaches every story with curiosity and intent. <br> Outside the job description, she’s unapologetically passionate about films, shows, and music — sometimes a little too passionate, if you ask her. That enthusiasm often spills into her work, adding personality, urgency, and a touch of chaos that keeps her writing alive. For Trisha, entertainment isn’t just a beat — it’s a language she speaks fluently.

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