Preity Zinta returned with Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 after an eight-year gap. However, the partition drama's box office performance fell short of expectations. The actress has now opened up about the film's failure, saying she's proud of it.
Preity Zinta On Batwara 1947 Box Office Failure
According to Preity Zinta, actors have no control over some aspects of a movie's plot. She stated that she is still proud of the movie. Speaking with Mid-Day, the actress said, "I am very proud of the film, and it’s a very overwhelming experience. And as an actor, I am always managing expectations.
Preity Zinta said she had come to terms with the fact that the result was out of her control as long as she had given her 100 per cent.
The actress added, "Once I am working, I put in my 100 per cent. As I said earlier, I believe in karam (deed). You do your karam and then leave the rest to god. You can’t control what happens. So, you work as hard as you can on every film; I give my 1000 per cent and then leave the rest to God."
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Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection
Batwara 1947 opened strong in the first week, earning ₹33.60 crore, according to Sacnilk. However, its collections saw a sharp drop in the following weeks. Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer earned ₹4.20 crore in its second week, while the third week added ₹0.25 crore to its total.
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Batwara 1947 managed to add ₹0.03 crore to its India net collection till Day 26, taking the overall net total to ₹38.08 crore.
The partition drama, backed by Aamir Khan Productions, has collected ₹38.08 crore net at the India box office in 26 days. It has recorded a gross collection of ₹45.15 crore in India.
The worldwide box office collection of Batwara 1947 currently stands at ₹54.20 crore. This includes ₹45.15 crore from India and ₹9.05 crore from overseas markets.
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Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, and other performers play important parts in director Rajkumar Santoshi's Batwara 1947. The movie fell short of predictions at the box office. It clashed with Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2.
Meanwhile, Preity Zinta will next be seen in Vibe. Actors Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir, Yashpal Sharma, and Dinesh Lal Yadav star in the movie. It will clash with Kareena Kapoor Khan's Daayra when it opens in theatres on September 18.
FAQ
1. How much did Batwara 1947 make till now?
After 26 days, Batwara 1947 has collected ₹38.08 crore net and ₹45.15 crore gross in India.
2. What did Preity Zinta say about Batwara 1947's box office failure?
The actress said some aspects of a film's journey are beyond an actor's control.