Batwara 1947 will release in Indian cinemas on Friday, 14 August 2026. The Hindi period drama, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, arrives one day before India’s Independence Day and is set against the upheaval of Partition.
Batwara 1947 quick facts
When is Batwara 1947 releasing?
The film’s theatrical campaign names 14 August 2026 as the cinema date. The film’s release announcement states that the film opens in theatres on that date, while the film’s IMDb title page lists the same India release date.
What is Batwara 1947 about?
Batwara 1947 is a historical drama set during the Partition of India. Its campaign centres on people confronting hatred, fear and social division, with courage and compassion driving the story. The teaser places personal relationships and survival inside a period of violence and displacement.
Who is making the film?
Rajkumar Santoshi directs the film and is credited with the screenplay. Asghar Wajahat is credited as a writer, with the story based on his book. Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit are the producers, A. R. Rahman is composing the music, and Santosh Sivan is the cinematographer.
The announced cast includes Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, Sargam Singh, Khushi Hajare, Kanikka Kapur and Abhimanyu Singh. Read our Batwara 1947 cast guide for the confirmed principal names and the character information currently available.
Is an OTT release confirmed?
No OTT release date or streaming platform has been announced. For now, the confirmed plan is a theatrical release on 14 August 2026. Any streaming window should be treated as unconfirmed until the producers or a platform make an announcement.
Batwara 1947 release date FAQ
What is the Batwara 1947 theatrical release date?
Batwara 1947 is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on 14 August 2026.
Who directs Batwara 1947?
Rajkumar Santoshi directs the film and is also credited with its screenplay.
Is Batwara 1947 coming to OTT?
An OTT date and platform have not been announced. The currently confirmed release is in cinemas.