The Legend of Maula Jatt breaks yet another record, by becoming highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time at global box office in fourth week of its release. According to a press release, Bilal Lashari directorial has successfully surpassed lifetime earnings of all Punjabi hits including Carry on Jatta 2, Saunkan Saunkne and Chal Mera Putt 2 as it sits tall with box office earnings of Rs 1,720 million worldwide.

Previously, film has managed to break other records and has already added many titles to its name including; highest grossing Pakistani film and second-highest-grossing film in UK for year 2022 as well as most-watched South Asian film in Norway. The Legend of Maula Jatt was released on October 13, 2022 in 25 different territories with 500+ screens making it one of biggest releases to come out of Pakistan. 

However, due to popular demand, film continues to grab more screens in both local and overseas markets. Film has also recently been released in France and looking forward to a great reception in that market. Starring Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Ali Azmat, Saima Baloch and Faris Shafi alongside veterans such as Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ejaz, Resham, Babar Ali and Raheela Agha. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 11 2022

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