Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming historical drama ‘Batwara 1947’ is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India and stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh in key roles. With the film gearing up for its theatrical release on August 14, 2026, reports have surfaced claiming details of the cast remuneration. According to these reports, Sunny Deol has reportedly received the biggest pay cheque at Rs 60 crore, while Preity Zinta is said to have charged Rs 10 crore and Ali Fazal Rs 7 crore. However, the makers have not officially confirmed the reported salaries or the film’s exact budget.
‘Batwara 1947’ cast fees revealed
The film has an ensemble cast with Sunny Deol in the lead. The film’s story is set against one of the most traumatic events in Indian history: the partition. It is set for release in August 2026. As per reports, the film was made on a budget of Rs 150 crore. Some even claim it was made on Rs 60-65 crore.However, Aamir Khan Productions or the makers have not yet shared the budget details. Regarding the cast fees, the reports are rife that Sunny Deol took home the highest pay cheque. BollywoodShaadis reported that Sunny Deol charged Rs 60 crore for his role in ‘Batwara 1947’.Sunny has already been riding high with his back-to-back successes such as ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘Border 2’. Some even claim that his contract might also include profit-sharing arrangements on top of the base fee.Preity Zinta, who is also playing an important role in the film, reportedly charged Rs 10 crore for her character. Ali Fazal will also charge Rs 7 crore. On the other hand, Abhimanyu Singh took home a pay cheque of Rs 2 crore.
More about ‘Batwara 1947’
The film is set during the partition of India and Pakistan, which marked mass migration, communal violence and the displacement of many people after the end of the British Raj.As soon as the trailer was released on July 28, 2026, fans expressed their opinions. Judging by the trailer, Sunny Deol is playing a Muslim man and Preity Zinta is his wife. The couple left India after partition to make a new home in Pakistan. The home they were allotted was owned by a Hindu woman who refuses to leave her place. Out of humanity, they also find a connection with her and vow to protect her. The film is set to arrive in cinemas on August 14, 2026.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
