Punjabi cinema is currently undergoing a fascinating transition. Gone are the days when the industry relied solely on loud comedy, tired "NRI return" tropes, and item numbers to fill seats. The "new" Punjabi movies in cinemas represent a maturing industry—one that is experimenting with genres, prioritizing storytelling, and delivering high production values that rival Bollywood.
Directed by the legendary Imtiaz Ali, this soulful romantic epic is set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition. Starring global icon Diljit Dosanjh alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Sharvari Wagh, its sweeping visual landscapes and poetic score are crafted meticulously for a grand theater viewing. new punjabi movies in cinema
Dastaar. Tarsem Singh Jassar, Geet Goraya, Aman Dhaliwal, Aashish Duggal. Punjabi. Drama|UA. 17 Jul 2026| 2 hrs 2 mins. The Times of India Directed by the legendary Imtiaz Ali, this soulful
The summer window is historically the most lucrative time for Punjabi cinema, packed with franchise extensions and historic collaborations. Movie Title Expected Release Date Star Cast Highlights Primary Genre June 4, 2026 Political Drama / Action Oye Bhole Oye 2 June 11, 2026 Jagjeet Sandhu & Ensemble Satirical Comedy Main Vaapas Aaunga June 12, 2026 Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari Wagh, Naseeruddin Shah Historic Romance / Drama Carry On Jatta 4 June 25, 2026 Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Jaswinder Bhalla Slapstick Comedy Dastaar July 17, 2026 Tarsem Singh Jassar, Geet Goraya Cultural Drama Kankaan De Ohle July 30, 2026 Period Romance The Most Anticipated Summer Events Tarsem Singh Jassar, Geet Goraya, Aman Dhaliwal, Aashish
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Punjabi cinema is notoriously risk-averse when it comes to genres outside of comedy and romance. However, films like Warning (a mystery-thriller) and Maujaan Hi Maujaan (a horror-comedy) are attempting to break the mold.