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Starring Diljit Dosanjh alongside Shehnaaz Gill and Sonam Bajwa, this romantic comedy about a single father became a global sensation. It set records for the highest opening weekend for a Punjabi film at the time and proved the massive international appeal of Pollywood stars. 7. Qismat (2018)
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(2023) : This comedy blockbuster set a new benchmark for Gippy Grewal, surpassing and becoming his highest-grossing film to date .
Amarjit Singh Saron | Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Shehnaaz Gill 7 Hit Movies Punjabi
This film captured the struggle of illegal immigrants living in the UK, specifically in Birmingham. Starring Amrinder Gill and Simi Chahal, Chal Mera Putt balanced the desperation of visa issues with the warmth of the Punjabi community abroad. It was a sleeper hit that grew via word of mouth, eventually spawning multiple sequels. What made it a hit was its authenticity—it didn't glamorize life abroad; it showed the tiny rooms, the factory jobs, and the dream of just getting by.
No list is complete without this cult classic. Directed by Smeep Kang and starring Gippy Grewal, Carry On Jatta is a masterclass in situational comedy revolving around a man lying about his marital status to win over his love interest’s father. Unlike slapstick puns, this film relies on genuine misunderstandings and character quirks. It spawned a sequel that was equally massive, but the original remains the template for modern Punjabi comedy. It proves you don’t need a heavy budget—just airtight timing.
The music by B Praak, especially the track "Qismat" and "Baarish," turned the film into a wedding season staple. The raw emotional finale left audiences sobbing in theaters. Starring Diljit Dosanjh alongside Shehnaaz Gill and Sonam
Before this film, Punjabi cinema rarely explored single parenthood. Honsla Rakh (meaning "Keep Courage") is a wholesome story about a young father raising his son after a divorce. Diljit plays against type—not as a macho jatt , but as a vulnerable, hilarious, and tired dad.
When we talk about , you cannot skip the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time (as of 2024). Carry On Jatta 3 took the franchise’s signature confusion comedy and amplified it tenfold. The plot revolves around a man lying to his father-in-law about being divorced, leading to a wedding-planning disaster.
The film opened to record-breaking numbers during a post-pandemic slump. It proved that Punjabi audiences want content, not just action. Shehnaaz Gill’s performance as a quirky ghost was a scene-stealer. Qismat (2018) No list of is complete without
The ensemble cast is perfect. Binnu Dhillon’s drunk uncle character steals the show. It is one of the few sequels (to Maujaan Saare Maujaan ) that actually worked. The film stayed in theaters for over 8 weeks due to word-of-mouth.
(2022) : Currently the highest-grossing Punjabi-language film of all time, this action-packed cult classic earned approximately . Jatt & Juliet 3