Entertainment · India
Films 'Awarapan 2' and 'Batwara 1947' Release, Pre-sales Compared
Two films, 'Awarapan 2' starring Emraan Hashmi and 'Batwara 1947' starring Sunny Deol, were released. Coverage indicates 'Awarapan 2' earned four times more than 'Batwara 1947' in pre-sales. The films mark a box office clash between Emraan Hashmi and Sunny Deol 19 years after a previous encounter. 'Awarapan 2' is described as a sequel featuring Emraan Hashmi as a grieving lover. 'Batwara 1947' stars Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, with Bobby Deol also making an appearance.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 1 C 7 R 5
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (7 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Times of India
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Republic World, Times Now