---
title: "Batwara"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/batwara-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 304082
imdb_id: "tt0096896"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 181
community_rating: 8.9
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Batwara (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/batwara-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Batwara is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by J.P. Dutta. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Amrita Singh, Poonam Dhillon, Mohsin Khan, Shammi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Amrish Puri. Set amidst the fall of princely states in post-independence India, the story centres around a friendship that is tested between a peasant and an aristocratic character named Vikram. The plot develops as Vikram turns vengeful after his brother is killed in a peasant colony.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J. P. Dutta

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dharmendra**
- **Vinod Khanna**
- **Shammi Kapoor**
- **Amrita Singh**
- **Dimple Kapadia**
- **Asha Parekh**
- **Amrish Puri**
- **Nina Lath Gupta**
- **Kulbhushan Kharbanda** as *Sarpanch Lakhiya*
- **Poonam Dhillon** as *Priya*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Batwara online?
Batwara is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Batwara worth watching?
Batwara holds a community rating of 8.9/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Batwara and when was it released?
Batwara is a feature film with a runtime of 181 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Batwara?
Batwara was directed by J. P. Dutta.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Batwara — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/304082)
- [Batwara - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batwara)
- [Batwara (1989) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096896/fullcredits/)
- [Batwara (1989) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/304082-batwara/cast)
- [Batwara - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Batwara)
- [Batwara (1989) - Full Cast & Crew | BollywoodMDB](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movie/batwara-2483/cast-crew)

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