From Lahore 1947 to Batwara 1947: first look of Partition drama unveiled

Aamir Khan Productions have unveiled the first look of upcoming historical drama, now titled Batwara 1947, ahead of its theatrical release scheduled for August 14, 2026.

The project was earlier referred to as Lahore 1947, but the makers have now confirmed the final title along with a promotional video offering the first visuals from the film.

The film is produced by Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It marks a collaboration between the two filmmakers alongside Sunny Deol, who was recently seen in a sequel of Gadar, another historical drama on Partition 1947.

The first-look material shows scenes set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of the Indian subcontinent. Promotional visuals include Sunny Deol with Preity Zinta and Karan Deol, as well as sequences depicting movement through conflict-affected areas.

The film has also drawn attention due to the collaboration between Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi, who have previously worked together on films including Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak.

The cast includes Preity Zinta in a key role, marking her return to films alongside Sunny Deol. Other members of the cast include Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh.

Sunny Deol’s recent box office performance, including Gadar 2, and anticipation around Border 2 have also contributed to interest in the project. For Aamir Khan, the film is a major production venture under his banner, while Santoshi returns to directing a large-scale historical drama.