Punjabi cinema’s biggest hits rarely make national headlines, but a handful of films have quietly built impressive box office numbers of their own. Here’s the all-time chart.
| Rank | Movie | Year | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Legend of Maula Jatt | 2022 | ₹396 crore |
| 2 | Jatt & Juliet 3 | 2024 | ₹107 crore |
| 3 | Carry On Jatta 3 | 2023 | ₹103 crore |
| 4 | Mastaney | 2023 | ₹74 crore |
| 5 | Sardaar Ji 3 | 2025 | ₹64.60 crore |
Maula Jatt Towers Over the Field
The Legend of Maula Jatt, a Pakistani-Punjabi production starring Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi, sits well clear of the rest of the pack at ₹396 crore — nearly four times the collection of the second-placed film, reflecting how the Maula Jatt franchise crossed over into mainstream success across both Pollywood and Lollywood audiences.
The Jatt & Juliet and Carry On Jatta Franchises
Indian Punjabi cinema’s biggest earners come from two long-running comedy franchises: Jatt & Juliet 3 and Carry On Jatta 3, both of which have consistently drawn strong Punjabi diaspora audiences in Canada, the UK, and Australia alongside domestic collections.
The Rest of the Top List
Rounding things out are Carry On Jatta 2 (₹57.67 crore), Saunkan Saunkne (₹55 crore), Honsla Rakh (₹54 crore), and Shadaa (₹52.75 crore) — almost all comedies, underlining the genre’s dominance in Punjabi cinema’s commercial success.
FAQ
Q: What is the highest-grossing Punjabi movie of all time?
The Legend of Maula Jatt, with ₹396 crore worldwide.
Q: Which genre dominates Punjabi cinema’s top earners?
Comedy, with franchises like Jatt & Juliet and Carry On Jatta leading the way.
Q: Is The Legend of Maula Jatt an Indian or Pakistani film?
It’s a Pakistani-Punjabi (Lollywood) production that found success across both markets.
Q: What drives Punjabi cinema’s box office beyond India?
Strong diaspora audiences in Canada, the UK, and Australia contribute significantly to collections.
