‘Batwara 1947’, a partition-themed drama starring Sunny Deol, hit the big screens on Friday, garnering an impressive Rs 5.75 crore net on its opening day. With overseas collections of Rs 1.50 crore, the film aims for a robust worldwide gross. It faces tough competition from both ‘Awarapan 2’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, while also signaling the return of Preity Zinta to cinema after eight years.