The period drama opened to strong word of mouth in single screens across the Hindi belt, but multiplex numbers have remained modest since day one. Trade analysts tracking daily collections estimate the film added just under Rs 2.4 crore on its second Friday, taking the running total past the Rs 30 crore mark.
The clash with Awarapan 2, which stormed past Rs 100 crore in the same window, has split the audience decisively. Evening and night shows for Batwara 1947 have seen occupancy drop below 20 percent in metros, even as morning shows in tier-2 centres continue to perform respectably.
