Punjabi Movies Top | 7 Hit

1. Carry On Jatta 2 (2018)

2. Chal Mera Putt (2019)

3. Shadaa (2019)

4. Honsla Rakh (2021)

5. Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013)

6. Sardaar Ji (2015)

7. Mauri (unconventional entry) / Qismat 2 (2021) – For contemporary chart-topping:

Starring: Ammy Virk, Simi Chahal, Hardeep Gill Director: Janjot Singh

This film is unique because it focuses on the lives of illegal Punjabi immigrants living in Pakistan. Yes, you read that right. The story follows a group of friends in Lahore who struggle to make ends meet while dreaming of returning home to Punjab. 7 hit punjabi movies top

What makes it a hit:

The film was so successful that it spawned two sequels (Chal Mera Putt 2 & 3), cementing its legacy as a modern classic.

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Director: Rohit Jugraj
Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, Mandy Takhar thanks to international markets (Canada

Diljit Dosanjh, by 2015, was already a legend. But Sardaar Ji turned him into a demi-god. This was Pollywood’s first proper attempt at a supernatural-action-fantasy. Diljit plays a ghost-hunter who falls in love with a spirit trapped in a haveli.

Why it topped:
The scale was unprecedented. The VFX, while not Hollywood-level, was jaw-dropping for a Punjabi film. Diljit’s look—the turban, the sunglasses, the lean-mean swag—became an instant cultural phenomenon. The film shattered all previous opening day records, collecting over ₹55 crore worldwide. It was also one of the first Punjabi films to have a massive release in the UK, Canada, and Australia.

Critique: Critics were mixed, but the audience didn't care. Sardaar Ji was a celebration of star power. It proved that with the right hero, a Punjabi film could beat a Hindi release on the same weekend.

What defines a "hit" today has changed. Previously, a film earning ₹10 crore was a blockbuster. Now, thanks to international markets (Canada, UK, USA), a top hit must cross ₹50 crore globally. as the perpetually confused lawyer

If Jatt & Juliet defined romance, Carry On Jatta defined chaos. Starring Gippy Grewal, this film is a masterclass in slapstick, mistaken identities, and situational comedy revolving around a man pretending to be a widower to marry the girl of his dreams. The late comedian B.N. Sharma, as the perpetually confused lawyer, became a cult figure. The film’s success proved that pure, nonsensical comedy—free of social messages—could outperform big-budget dramas. Its sequel also broke records, solidifying the Carry On franchise as the gold standard for Punjabi humor.