The trailer for Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming historical drama ‘Batwara 1947’ is out, presenting a Partition-era story centered on violence and personal protection. Across outlets, the film is described as produced by Aamir Khan and set around the 1947 division of India and its aftermath. The cast announced in reports includes Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol and Abhimanyu Singh.
Several sources outline the plot: a Muslim family moves to Lahore (then newly formed Pakistan) after Partition and is allotted a haveli where a Hindu woman is staying. The family supports and fights to protect the Hindu woman amid the unrest in Lahore, with the trailer highlighting Sunny Deol’s action and Shabana Azmi and Preity Zinta’s emotional presence. The Hindu notes a vow by Sunny Deol to protect a mother.
The trailer release is also discussed in connection with Santoshi and Deol’s reunion after nearly three decades, and commentary comparing the film’s tone to other Partition dramas. The film is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026.