Sunny Deol is currently enjoying the new phase of his career, where he is delivering back-to-back hits. The actor is set to star next in the film ‘Lahore 1947’, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Aamir Khan has backed the movie. And as per the latest development, the makers may change the title of the project. Let’s learn more about it.

Sunny Deol hints at a change in the title of ‘Lahore 1947’

In an interview with ANI, Sunny Deol announced the release date of the film unofficially. He said, “Meri dher saari films aane wali hain. Unme se ek ‘Lahore 1947’ hai… Shayad title change ho sakta hai, shayad wohi rakhe. Film ek famous play pe based hai. 15 August ke time cinema halls me lagegi (I have several films in the pipeline. One of them is ‘Lahore 1947’… though the title may change, or it might ultimately stay the same. The film is an adaptation of a celebrated stage play and is slated for a theatrical release in August).”

More about ‘Lahore 1947’

Rajkumar Santoshi decided to adapt the play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai’ by Asghar Wajahat for the big screen with ‘Lahore 1947’. As per the reports, the filmmaker had narrated the story to Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt; however, it didn’t work out. Meanwhile, the director is happy that he is working with his first choice, Sunny Deol, on the film.Reportedly, Sunny Deol’s son, Karan Deol, will also feature in the movie.

More about Sunny Deol

Sunny Deol’s recent release, ‘Border 2’, also featured Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in the lead roles. The movie went on to rake in over Rs 400 crore at the box office worldwide in three weeks. Directed by Anurag Singh, the movie was released in theaters on January 23, 2026.