Punjabi cinema, refers to the Punjabi-language film industry centered around the Indian state of Punjab, and based in Amritsar and Mohali.
Ambarsariya is an Indian Punjabi comedy thriller film directed by Mandeep Kumar, written by Dheeraj Rattan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, Monica Gill, Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Lauren Gottlieb as the main cast of the film and was released worldwide on 25 March 2016. The movie was remade in Odia in 2018 as Prem Kumar: Salesman of the Year.
Qissa Panjab is a 2015 Punjabi film directed by Jatinder Mauhar, is a story of six individuals and how their lives take a significant turn when they meet each other.
Sara Gurpal is a Punjabi actress, model and singer. She is best known for her films like Manje Bistre, Shava Ni Girdhari Lal and Danger Doctor Jelly. She participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 14. She was nominated for Best Actor in Supporting Role in Filmfare Awards.
Rocky Mental (2017) is a Punjabi sports action drama film about the rise of a boxing phenomenon and the barriers in his way, starring Parmish Verma and Tannu Kaur Gill directed by Vikram Thori. It is the story of a star athlete whose belief in his own invincibility makes him disregard the lurking threats posed by his own abrasive personality. It is the debut movie of Punjabi video director, actor, singer Parmish Verma
Rabb Da Radio 2 is a 2019 Indian-Punjabi Family-Drama film directed by Sharan Art, produced by Manpreet Johal & Ashu Munish Sahni and distributed by Omjee Star. It is a direct sequel to Rabb Da Radio (2017). The film stars Tarsem Jassar and Simi Chahal in lead roles. In the film, a newly married man returns home and is saddened to learn his extended family has fractured. The film also stars B.N. Sharma, Nirmal Rishi, Jagjeet Sandhu, and Tania in supporting roles. The film won the 67th National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.
Shehnaaz Gill is an Indian actress, model and singer who works in television and films. She began her modelling career with the 2015 music video, Shiv Di Kitaab. In 2017, she debuted as an actress in Punjabi film Sat Shri Akaal England. In 2019, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13 where she finished in third place.
KV Dhillon is an Indian music and film producer, and owner of Geet MP3. He has produced the films like Sikander 2, Shooter, Jatt Brothers and Lover.
Ghund Kadh Le Ni Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gaya is a 2022 Indian Punjabi-language, romantic comedy film directed by Ksshitij Chaudhary and produced by Ankit Vijan, Navdeep Narula and Gurjit Singh. The film was made under the banner of Shri Narotam Ji Films Production, Big Bash Producers LLP and Bollywood Heights and stars Gurnam Bhullar and Sargun Mehta in lead roles. It was released on 8 July 2022 by Zee Studios.
Shava Ni Girdhari Lal is a 2021 Indian Punjabi-language comedy film directed by Gippy Grewal from a screenplay co-written with Rana Ranbir. Produced by Gippy Grewal, Vashu Bhagnani and Ashu Munish Sahani under the banners of Humble Motion Pictures, Pooja Entertainment and Omjee Star Studios, it stars Gippy Grewal, Neeru Bajwa, and Himanshi Khurana. Yami Gautam also stars in film marking her comeback in Punjabi film industry after 10 years. The film is a period comedy and plot is set in the 1940s. The principal photography of the film began on 3 April 2021, and it was theatrically released on 17 December 2021.
Karanveer Khullar is an Indian actor who mainly work in Hindi and Punjabi film industry. He is best known for his movies like Rocky Mental, Dakuaan Da Munda 2 and Tigers.
Dakuaan Da Munda 2 is a 2022 Indian Punjabi autobiographical film based on the life of a drug addict Manga Singh Antal. The film is an adaptation of a Punjabi book named Shararti Tatt, which narrates the life and hardships faced by Manga Singh Antal. The film is directed by Mandeep Benipal under the banner of Dream Reality Movies. The film is produced by Ravneet Kaur Chahal, Rajesh Kumar Arora and Ashu Munish Sahni. The film features Dev Kharoud, Japji Khaira, Nishawn Bhullar, Raj Singh Jhinger in lead characters along with Lucky Dhaliwal and Karanveer Khullar. The film is a sequel to 2018 film Dakuan Da Munda. The film was released worldwide in cinemas on 27 May 2022.
Lover is a 2022 Indian Punjabi-language film directed by Dilsher Singh & Khushpal Singh. The film is produced by KV Dhillon. It stars Guri, Ronak Joshi, Yashpal Sharma and Avtar Gill. The film theatrically released on 1 July 2022.
Carry On Jatta 3, also known by the initialism COJ3, is a 2023 Indian Punjabi-language comedy film directed by Smeep Kang and produced by Humble Motion Pictures. A sequel to both Carry on Jatta (2012) and Carry On Jatta 2 (2018), it stars Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon and Sonam Bajwa in the lead roles with Gurpreet Ghuggi, Kavita Kaushik, Nasir Chinyoti, Jaswinder Bhalla, B.N. Sharma and Karamjit Anmol in supporting roles.
Nigah Marda Ayi Ve is a 2023 Punjabi-language, romantic-drama film written and directed by Rupinder Inderjit, starring Gurnam Bhullar and Sargun Mehta.
Balle O Chalaak Sajjna is a 2023 Indian Punjabi-language family drama film directed by Royal Singh, produced by Sukhi Dillon, Guri Pandher, Param Sidhu and Co-produced by Mainsite Pictures, Dave Sidhu & Naval Preet Rangi. The film starring Raj Singh Jhinjhar, Molina Sodhi, Harashjot Kaur, Vikram Chouhan and Nirmal Rishi in lead roles. The film schedule to release theatrically on 4 August 2023.
Kade Dade Diyan Kade Pote Diyan is a 2023 Punjabi film directed by Laada Siyan Ghuman and written by Karan Sandhu and Dheeraj Kumar. It stars Harish Verma, Simi Chahal, B. N. Sharma, Seema Kaushal, Dheeraj Kumar and Sukhwinder Chahal. The film was released on 14 July 2023.
Saade Aale ਸਾਡੇ ਆਲੇ is a 2022 Punjabi-language sports drama film directed by Jatinder Mauhar. The film features Sukhdeep Sukh, Deep Sidhu, Guggu Gill, and Mahabir Bhullar in lead roles, with Nitu Pandher, Amrit Aulakh, and Sonpreet Jawanda in secondary roles. It was released on 29 April, 2022.
Oye Bhole Oye is a 2024 Indian Punjabi film directed by Varinder Ramgarhia and produced by KV Dhillon and Jagjeet Sandhu. It stars Jagjeet Sandhu, Irwin Meet Kaur, Dheeraj Kumar, Prakash Gadhu and Rupinder Rupi. It was scheduled to releasing on 15 September 2023 but now it is releasing 16 February 2024.
