Most profitable punjabi movie
The most profitable Punjabi movie as of April 12, 2024 is “Carry on Jatta 3” (2023). It raked in a whopping ₹64.25 crores (US$8.2 million) worldwide within just 8 days of its release.
Here are some details about the movie:
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Smeep Kang
- Writer: Rupinder Chahal
- Cast: Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Jasmin Bajwa, Sonam Bajwa
- Production Company: Seven Movies Pvt. Ltd.
- Plot: The movie is a sequel to the superhit films “Carry on Jatta” (2008) and “Carry on Jatta 2” (2018). It continues the story of Jatt (played by Gippy Grewal), a simple man who fights for the rights of his village.
The success of “Carry on Jatta 3” is attributed to a number of factors, including:
- The popularity of the “Carry on Jatta” franchise: The first two films in the franchise were both major commercial successes, and there was a lot of anticipation for the third installment.
- Strong performances from the cast: Gippy Grewal is one of the biggest stars in Punjabi cinema, and he is joined by a talented supporting cast in “Carry on Jatta 3”.
- Appeal to the Punjabi diaspora: The “Carry on Jatta” films have a strong following among the Punjabi diaspora around the world, and this helped to boost the box office performance of “Carry on Jatta 3”.
- The “Carry On Jatta” franchise is a popular Punjabi film series known for its blend of comedy and drama.
- Carry On Jatta (2008): The first film in the franchise, directed by Anurag Singh, tells the story of Jatt (played by Gippy Grewal), a simple-minded man from a village in Punjab who travels to London. There, he encounters cultural clashes and hilarious situations. The film was a major commercial success, launching the franchise.
- Carry On Jatta 2 (2018): The sequel, directed by Smeep Kang, picks up the story of Jatt who has returned to his village in Punjab. He finds himself facing new challenges, including social injustice and corruption. The film was another box office hit, solidifying the franchise’s popularity.
- Carry On Jattiye (2024) (expected release date July 26th): The upcoming film is a spin-off of the franchise and will introduce a female protagonist. The film is directed by Smeep Kang and stars Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, Jasmin Bhasin, and Sunil Grover.