Lahore 1947 Release Date: Sunny Deol, Aamir Khan Biggie Locks THIS National Holiday After Border 2 Success

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wreaking havoc with his war-drama Border 2, Sunny Deol is all set to thrill fans with his upcoming period drama 1947. While fans await the movie's release date, the makers have finally locked it. According to an official announcement, Lahore 1947 will hit theatres on August 13, 2026, just 2 days before India’s Independence Day. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is being positioned as a major Independence Day release. Interestingly, this is the second National holiday release Sunny Deol gets, begore this, the actor's Border 2 also released on Republic Day.

Lahore 1947 set to release on August 13,2026

The project is special as it brings together Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi, and Aamir Khan for the first time. With the film nearing completion, Aamir Khan recently shared a personal connection to the story. With the film's release date announcement, Aamir Khan shared an important fact related to the movie. The Laal Singh Chaddha actor shared that the "script of Lahore 1947 was one of Dharmendra’s favourites" and said he was grateful that Sunny Deol’s father lived to see the film finally take shape, adding emotional value to the project.

Sunny Deol on joining Lahore 1947 as producer

In an interview with us, Sunny Deol spoke about how Lahore 1947 had been in discussion for several years. He said that he and Santoshi had often talked about the subject, but practical challenges and timing issues kept pushing it back. According to the Jaat actor, the success of Gadar played a key role in making the film viable on a larger scale. He added that Aamir Khan later approached him with the idea of producing the film, and the project moved forward soon after.

Sunny also described the film as emotionally intense, in line with his earlier collaborations with Santoshi. He said the story features strong characters and a layered narrative that reflects the emotional complexity of its setting. The film is adapted from a stage play and focuses on the human cost of historical upheaval.

What we know about Lahore 1947?

Based on Asghar Wajahat’s acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Ni, the story is set during the Partition. It follows a Muslim family that migrates from Lucknow to Lahore and is allotted a haveli left behind by a Hindu family. When it is discovered that the Hindu residents have not left the house and refuse to vacate, the situation leads to deep emotional and moral conflict.Alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in the lead roles, the film also stars Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol. With its subject matter, cast, and experienced creative team, Lahore 1947 aims to offer a sensitive and impactful portrayal of a turbulent chapter in history.