After months of rumours and speculations, the teaser of Batwara 1947 has finally arrived. Produced by Aamir Khan and featuring Sunny Deol in the lead, the movie marks the duo’s collaboration with Rajkumar Santoshi after many years.
The title itself hints that the focus is on the Partition of India. The story is going to be set completely on this backdrop. While the characters have been introduced, there is no idea about what the plot is all about.
Sunny Deol is clearly looking energetic on screen. The man is going to leave an impression this time, too. His roar is missing on the teaser. But it seems like Rajkumar Santoshi has saved the best things for the big screen. The confrontation moment with Abhimanyu Singh is expected to be appreciated with claps and whistles inside the theatre.
The music is okay for now. But the biggest minus point here is that the concept has been seen multiple times in Hindi cinema over the years. Certain moments in the beginning and the narration itself give the vibes of Gadar. Rajkumar Santoshi may have taken inspiration from Anil Sharma’s cult classic.
If it were someone else in the lead for the same theme, maybe the future at the box office would have been uncertain. However, Sunny Deol and his battle with Pakistan, without the help of a large group of people, is a subject that has always pulled audiences, specifically at the single screens.
Another thing that can contribute to its success is the return of Preity Zinta to the film industry after a long break. But trade experts are concerned whether she will get enough screen space among the other lead actors, or if she has to wait for another opportunity.
The release date is perfect for now, considering the main theme. The fate of the film will be clear once the advance booking opens. At the same time, Sunny Deol’s fans are worried that the movie might show Pakistan in a positive light, which will be completely unacceptable in today’s time.
The occasion to bring the teaser is not wrong since the release is still a month away, and the makers have sufficient time to impress the audience with more assets. Let’s wait for other updates.
