If you are looking for a binge-watch list or want to relive the magic of the year, here are the had to offer, ranked by box office collection, cultural impact, and critical acclaim. 1. The Punjaabban File (The Punjab File) Genre: Historical Drama / Action Director: Amberdeep Singh Cast: Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta
The chemistry between Diljit Dosanjh and Shehnaaz Gill (in her Pollywood debut post Bigg Boss ) was electric. Despite the serious undertone of divorce and parenting, the film was a laugh riot. It broke records for opening day collections in many international territories. It is the quintessential feel-good movie of the season. 4. Maujaan Hi Maujaan Genre: Comedy / Action Director: Smeep Kang Cast: Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karishma Sharma 7 Hit Movies Punjabi 2022
When you combine Diljit Dosanjh’s charisma with Neeru Bajwa’s grace, you don't just get a movie; you get an event. The third installment of the beloved Jatt & Juliet franchise landed in 2022, and it did not disappoint. Moving away from the typical Canada-set story, this time the characters found themselves in a hilarious mess in the UK. If you are looking for a binge-watch list
Nostalgia is a powerful drug. Fans of the 2012 and 2013 originals were eager to see the "Pooja" and "Shampy" dynamic again. The music, composed by Jatinder Shah, went viral on Instagram reels. It remains the highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2022, proving that romantic comedies still rule the Pollywood roost. 3. Honsla Rakh Genre: Comedy / Family Drama Director: Amarjit Singh Saron Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Shehnaaz Gill Despite the serious undertone of divorce and parenting,
This film was the dark horse of 2022. On paper, a story about a husband married to two sisters (polygamy) sounds risky. However, Saunkan Saunkne handled the subject with heart, humor, and a progressive message about respecting women and infertility issues (IVF).
Released in late 2021 (October), Honsla Rakh carried its momentum well into early 2022, making it a essential entry on this list. The film tackled a taboo subject in Punjabi culture: single fatherhood. Diljit played a young divorced father trying to navigate dating while raising a son.