Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 did not meet box office expectations, but Preity Zinta said she remains proud of the film and believes an actor can only control the effort put into a project. 

Actor Preity Zinta has opened up about the box office performance of Batwara 1947, saying that while an artist can give their best to a film, the final outcome is not always in their control. The film, starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, received a disappointing response at the box office after release. 

Speaking about the film's journey, Preity said she remains proud of the project and follows the belief of putting maximum effort into her work before accepting whatever result follows. She said she gives her “1000 per cent” to every film and leaves the rest to God. The actress added that an actor can focus on their performance and dedication but cannot completely control audience response, business results or other factors that decide a film's theatrical journey. 

Batwara 1947, which marked Preity Zinta's return to acting after an eight-year gap, brought together Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi once again. Despite the reunion of the popular duo and expectations around the period drama, the film struggled to achieve the expected box office numbers. The film opened with a reported collection of around ₹5.75 crore, according to trade reports.  The movie also features actors including Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal and others in key roles. 

Preity Zinta is now preparing for her next project Vibe, directed by Kunal Kemmu. She has also spoken about the physical preparation required for the role, including training for action sequences. The actress' comments highlight the unpredictable nature of the film business, where extensive preparation and commitment do not always guarantee commercial success.

Mirzapur The Movie Box Office Collection Day 5: Ali Fazal's Film Crosses ₹125 Crore in India, Worldwide Gross Nears ₹177 Crore

Gurmeet Singh's directorial continued its strong theatrical run on the fifth day, earning ₹15.85 crore in India and maintaining momentum after a successful opening weekend.

Mirzapur The Movie has continued its strong performance at the box office, with the film crossing the ₹125 crore mark in India within five days of its theatrical release. The Ali Fazal-starrer recorded a collection of ₹15.85 crore on Day 5, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.The film's India net collection now stands at ₹125.60 crore, while its India gross collection has reached ₹149.97 crore. Including overseas earnings, the film's worldwide gross collection has climbed to around ₹176.97 crore.Released in theatres on September 4, the film maintained steady momentum after a strong opening weekend.

The movie earned ₹25.75 crore on Friday, followed by ₹32 crore on Saturday, ₹36 crore on Sunday, and around ₹16 crore on Monday, before adding ₹15.85 crore on Tuesday.The overseas market has also contributed to the film's overall performance. The movie collected ₹3.50 crore overseas on Day 5, taking its total overseas gross collection to approximately ₹27 crore.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has described the film's box office run as a "super-hit", pointing to its strong performance after the crucial first Monday test. According to his assessment, the film has managed to attract audiences despite competition from other releases

The film is the theatrical continuation of the popular Mirzapur franchise and brings back several familiar faces along with new additions. Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Bhaiya, while Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma and Sheeba Chaddha are among the returning cast members.Directed by Gurmeet Singh, the film also features new additions including Ravi Kishan and Jitendra Kumar. The story continues the power struggle and crime drama associated with the franchise while introducing new conflicts and character dynamics.With its first five days delivering strong numbers, the next challenge for Mirzapur The Movie will be maintaining its pace during the weekday run and converting the initial audience response into a sustained theatrical performance.