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Rajkumar Santoshi says Awarapan 2 clash did not dent Batwara 1947 earnings
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 05:18 AM
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Director Rajkumar Santoshi responded to speculation that the release of Awarapan 2 hurt the box‑office performance of his historical drama Batwara 1947.
The release of the period drama Batwara 1947 coincided with the launch of Awarapan 2, prompting industry observers to wonder whether the two films would cannibalise each other’s audiences.
In a recent interview with The Times of India, director Rajkumar Santoshi addressed the speculation, stating that the box‑office collections of Batwara 1947 have remained robust despite the simultaneous screening of Awarapan 2.
Santoshi noted that the film’s strong opening in key territories and positive word‑of‑mouth have helped sustain its earnings, and he dismissed any notion that the rival release had a material impact.
Trade analysts echoed the director’s view, pointing to steady ticket sales and a growing audience interest in the historical narrative, which continues to draw viewers beyond the opening weekend.
In a recent interview with The Times of India, director Rajkumar Santoshi addressed the speculation, stating that the box‑office collections of Batwara 1947 have remained robust despite the simultaneous screening of Awarapan 2.
Santoshi noted that the film’s strong opening in key territories and positive word‑of‑mouth have helped sustain its earnings, and he dismissed any notion that the rival release had a material impact.
Trade analysts echoed the director’s view, pointing to steady ticket sales and a growing audience interest in the historical narrative, which continues to draw viewers beyond the opening weekend.