India, Aug. 16 -- The box office is having a tough time grabbing audience attention this weekend, with a few big releases clashing for viewers. In the middle of all that, Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's Batwara 1947 has still managed to show up, somehow, in the conversation. On Day 1 it began a bit slow, yet on the second day the collections took a noticeable upswing, like a sudden lift.

Batwara 1947 Day 2 Box Office Collection: Sunny Deol Film Gets a Big Boost on Independence Day

When the country marked Independence Day, Batwara 1947 kind of rode the festive vibe, and more people drifted into theatres. The film's emotional angle on the Partition era connected with viewers who were seeking a story that felt grounded and powerful. Come the...