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Batwara 1947: Deol's Film Crosses Rs 30 Cr Amid Tough Competition
19 Aug
Summary
- Batwara 1947 surpassed the Rs 30 crore mark in India.
- The film experienced a significant 134.8% jump on its second day.
- It faces competition from Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2'.
The Rajkumar Santoshi-directed period drama 'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol, has achieved a significant box office milestone, surpassing Rs 30 crore in net collections within its first week. The film experienced a remarkable 134.8% growth on its second day, collecting Rs 13.50 crore net, after an opening day collection of Rs 5.75 crore net.
However, the momentum cooled on subsequent weekdays. On Day 3, it collected Rs 7.25 crore net, followed by Rs 2.00 crore net on Day 4, and a slight increase to Rs 2.25 crore net on Day 5. As of Day 6, live collections were reported at Rs 0.13 crore net.
'Batwara 1947' is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India, exploring its human cost and the societal upheaval. The film received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC without cuts and has a runtime of 2 hours, 25 minutes, and 34 seconds.
Facing competition from Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2', which released on August 14, 'Batwara 1947's' ability to maintain audience interest and screen space is critical for its sustained performance.
