Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' to debut Aug 14 as 'Ghayal' re‑released Aug 7

Bollywood star Sunny Deol is set to launch his new film Batwara 1947 on 14 August 2026. The drama, based on Asghar Wajahat’s 1989 play, explores family bonds and humanity. Deol said his mother, Prakash Kaur, was moved to tears after a private screening, describing the film as “very emotional.” Co‑star Preity Zinta echoed the sentiment, noting the story’s focus on how different family members react to crises.

In parallel, Zee Studios announced a theatrical re‑release of Deol’s 1986 action classic Ghayal on 7 August 2026, marking the film’s 36th anniversary. The film will return to select Indian cinemas, with Deol sharing nostalgic clips and a tribute to the late Dharmendra on Instagram, highlighting the original’s themes of justice and perseverance.