Actor Sunny Deol is currently enjoying the success of his Republic Day weekend release Border 2. The actor will also be seen on the big screen for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. The actor`s next release titled Lahore 1947 will be released on August 13, 2026. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film has been directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film brings together Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan for the first time.
Lahore 1947 locks Independence day release
Announcing the release date of the film, producer Aamir Khan said, “This was one of the favourite scripts of Dharamji, and I am so glad he could see the film.” Dharmendra passed away in November 2025. His last film Ikkis was released in theatres on January 1, 2026.
Starring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preiti Zinta, and Karan Deol, with music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Lahore 1947 marks Sunny’s next project following his recent blockbuster successes.
About Lahore 1947
Asghar Wajahat’s play, Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai, has long fascinated Rajkumar Santoshi. Finally, the director decided to make its screen adaptation, titled Lahore 1947. It’s not surprising that Santoshi has roped in his frequent collaborator Sunny Deol for the historical drama. While the two had a falling-out before the making of The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), they resolved their differences soon after. “I can only be upset with someone I have an equation with. The mutual admiration and respect has always remained,” said the director in an interview nearly three years ago.
Wajahat’s famed play revolves around a family that moves to Lahore after the Partition. While Santoshi had taken the subject to Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt in the past, he is glad that it is eventually materialising with his first choice. That’s not all — Sunny’s actor-son Karan Deol will also star in the period drama. “Karan plays Sunny’s son, and represents the next generation [in the narrative]. His character takes the story forward. When I went to narrate the film to Sunny, Karan was also there. He liked the subject and [his role].”
