In a year heavy with dramas and historical films, audiences wanted pure escapism. This film delivered non-stop laughter. The ensemble cast of Binnu Dhillon and Gurpreet Ghuggi is comedy gold. It was the perfect family watch during the holiday season of 2022. 5. Saunkan Saunkne Genre: Social Comedy / Romantic Drama Director: Amarjit Singh Saron Cast: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira
Strictly speaking, Puaada released in August 2021, but due to the pandemic, its digital premiere and massive TV viewership occurred throughout early 2022, keeping it in the cultural conversation. The story of a happy-go-lucky milkman (Ammy) trying to marry a modern NRI girl (Sonam) but being blocked by a family feud (the "Puaada") is classic Pollywood. 7 Hit Movies Punjabi 2022
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 In a year heavy with dramas and historical
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 It was the perfect family watch during the
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
The rustic setting and the hilarious dialect used by Ammy Virk became a meme template for the year. While we focus on 2022 releases, Puaada dominated the OTT charts on Amazon Prime Video in 2022, making it one of the most streamed Punjabi movies of the calendar year. 7. Shooter Genre: Action / Sports Drama Director: Dheeraj Rattan Cast: Karan Aujla, Jayy Randhawa
Topping almost every "Best of 2022" list, The Punjaabban File wasn't just a hit; it was a phenomenon. Based on the sensitive topic of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the film follows a CIA agent trying to uncover a secret file. While it faced political scrutiny and bans in some regions (specifically in India due to censor issues), the controversy only fueled the fire internationally.