Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947 title might change? Here’s what we know

Sunny Deol’s highly anticipated film Lahore 1947 is gearing up for its release in a few months, and cinephiles are eagerly waiting to unveil its period drama with Preity Zinta and Ali Fazal.

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Sunny Deol is currently basking in the success of Border 2. The movie surpassed Rs 300 crore at the box office and earned a decent review from fans. Sunny Deol’s highly anticipated film Lahore 1947 is gearing up for its release in a few months, and cinephiles are eagerly waiting to unveil its period drama. In a recent conversation Sunny Deol hinted at the possibility of a title change for his film.

Is Lahore 1947 title getting changed?

Lahore 1947 title may be reevaluated, and there are some possibilities that it might be revised. Sunny Deol, who is headlining Rajkumar Santoshi’s most-awaited period drama, ‘Lahore 1947,’ recently spoke to a news portal about his upcoming film and also shared about its release date, inspiration, and title dilemma.

Sunny Deol has several films lined up for 2026. After kickstarting the year with a patriotic sequel with Border 2, the actor is waiting for his other films to unveil their cinematic magic. Lahore 1947 has been grabbing headlines ever since it was announced. From its partition-era storyline to Preity Zinta’s comeback with Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan’s production, Lahore 1947 is keeping fans excited for several reasons. The movie is inspired by a famous play and will hit the screens in Independence Day week. Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol are part of the ensemble.

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"Meri dher saari films aane wali hai. Unme se ek Lahore 1947 hai.. Shayad title change ho sakta hai shayad wohi rakhe. Film ek famous play pe based hai. 15 August ke time cinema halls me lagegi (I have several films lined up for the year. One of them is Lahore 1947...though the title might change or remain the same. The film is an adaptation of a celebrated stage play and is slated for a theatrical release in August)," Sunny revealed in an interview with ANI.

How much Sunny Deol’s Border 2 earned?

Border 2 marks the return of Sunny Deol with the sequel of his cult classic patriotic war drama Border. After nearly three decades, fans got to witness the second installment with similar themes of bravery, brotherhood, camaraderie, sacrifice, and patriotism. Also featuring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, Border 2 opened with Rs 30 crore collection and maintained its steady double-digit run for a week before witnessing a sharp dip. After 22 days of its theatrical premiere, Border 2 earned Rs 318.55 crore as per Sacnilk. As new movies like Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo and Shanaya Kapoor’s Tu Yaa Main hit the screens, you can expect the numbers to further decrease.

ALSO READ: Ali Fazal says Sunny Deol's Lahore 1947 'connects us to our roots': 'Demanded a lot from me – emotionally, mentally'

Lahore 1947 FAQs:

Q: When will Lahore 1947 release?

A: Lahore 1947 is slated to hit the screens on August 13, 2026, coinciding with the Independence Day holiday week.

Q: Who appear in the cast of Lahore 1947?

A: Lahore 1947 is headlined by Sunny Deol and marks the awaited return of Preity Zinta to the big screen. Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol are part of the ensemble.

Q: Who composed the music for Lahore 1947?

A: Lahore 1947's soundtrack is composed by acclaimed musician AR Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.

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