#1 of 170 Highest-grossing Punjabi-language movie ever
The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022)
2022 · Fantasy, Drama
$13.9M worldwide
$5M US & Canada · 36% $8.9M elsewhere · 64%
Punjabi box office · All time
Highest-Grossing Punjabi Movies of All Time
The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) is the highest-grossing Punjabi-language movie in our database, with $13.9M worldwide, ahead of Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) at $4.1M and Saunkan Saunkne (2022) at $3.8M. 170 Punjabi-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $73M in all, 16% of it from the US & Canada. By genre, Drama leads with $53.5M across 104 Punjabi releases.
- films with a reported gross
- 170
- combined worldwide
- $73M
- The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022), the #1
- $13.9M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 16%
#1 of 170 Top 5
What Are the Highest-Grossing Punjabi Movies Ever?
The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) leads with $13.9M, $9.8M ahead of Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020). The top 5 were released between 2019 and 2024 and took $29.2M together; 3 earned more than half of their gross outside the US & Canada.
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The chart
All 170 Punjabi Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 170. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.
- 1 Oct 13, 2022 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $8.9M Worldwide: $13.9M
- 2 Mar 13, 2020 US and Canada: $445K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $4.1M
- 3 May 13, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
- 4 Jun 27, 2024 US and Canada: $1.5M Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $3.7M
- 5 Jul 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.6M
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Oct 15, 2021 US and Canada: $1.8M Rest of the world: $1.2M Worldwide: $3M - 7
May 1, 2025 US and Canada: $793K Rest of the world: $584.5K Worldwide: $1.4M - 8
Nov 11, 2016 US and Canada: $700.7K Rest of the world: $556.1K Worldwide: $1.3M - 9
Sep 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 10
Feb 25, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $981.4K - 11
Sep 13, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $908.5K - 12
Jul 29, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $849.8K - 13
Oct 11, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $846.4K - 14
Jun 1, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $830.1K - 15
Jul 19, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $752.5K - 16
Jun 27, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $720.8K - 17
May 10, 2024 US and Canada: $124K Rest of the world: $593.7K Worldwide: $717.7K - 18
Jun 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $708.7K - 19
Mar 11, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $690.9K - 20
Aug 25, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $677K - 21
Jun 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $654.8K - 22
Jun 29, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $653.5K - 23
Jul 27, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $648.9K - 24
May 30, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $641.2K - 25
Mar 23, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $639.7K - 26
Sep 5, 2008 US and Canada: $177K Rest of the world: $453.4K Worldwide: $630.4K - 27
May 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $600.4K - 28
Jul 8, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $595.1K - 29
Sep 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $554.3K - 30
Jul 31, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $545.6K - 31
Mar 11, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $504K - 32
Aug 2, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $495.6K - 33
Apr 26, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $491.2K - 34
Sep 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $486.1K - 35
Oct 5, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $476.4K - 36
May 24, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $474.2K - 37
Sep 23, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $461K - 38
Feb 3, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $447.9K - 39
Jul 27, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $440.6K - 40
Jul 29, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $432.3K - 41
2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $430.5K - 42
Mar 25, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $425K - 43
Apr 12, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $417.5K - 44
Jul 28, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $412.9K - 45
Nov 8, 2002 US and Canada: $393.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $393.1K - 46
Mar 9, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $387.8K - 47
Mar 15, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $367.7K - 48
May 5, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $367.4K - 49
Aug 30, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $366.1K - 50
Apr 10, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $352.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Biggest Punjabi Movies Make Their Money?
Of the top 10, Honsla Rakh (2021) earned the biggest share at home (60% in the US & Canada), while Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) made 89% of its gross abroad. Across all 170 films, $11.3M (16%) came from the US & Canada. 4 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) $13.9M $5M US & Canada · 36% $8.9M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) $4.1M $445K US & Canada · 11% $3.7M elsewhere · 89%
- 3 Saunkan Saunkne (2022) $3.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) $3.7M $1.5M US & Canada · 41% $2.2M elsewhere · 59%
- 5 Chal Mera Putt (2019) $3.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Honsla Rakh (2021) $3M $1.8M US & Canada · 60% $1.2M elsewhere · 40%
- 7 Guru Nanak Jahaz (2025) $1.4M $793K US & Canada · 58% $584.5K elsewhere · 42%
- 8 Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016) $1.3M $700.7K US & Canada · 56% $556.1K elsewhere · 44%
- 9 Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019) $1.2M No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Aaja Mexico Challiye (2022) $981.4K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many Punjabi Movies Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 170 films reached $100M. 169 films, 99% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $73M total.
19% 81%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 1 film, <1% of the list $13.9M · 19% of the gross
- Under $10M 169 films, 99% of the list $59.1M · 81% of the gross
By decade
Which Decade's Punjabi Movies Earned the Most?
Films released in the 2020s lead with $43.9M from 65 titles, led by The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022). Each column links to the decade's biggest year.
Biggest years
Which Years Had the Highest-Grossing Punjabi Movies?
2022 releases earned the most: $22M from 21 films, led by The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022). The 10 biggest years, each linking to its chart.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Biggest film |
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| 2022 21 films | 21 | $22M | The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) $13.9M |
| 2019 20 films | 20 | $8.7M | Chal Mera Putt (2019) $3.6M |
| 2024 12 films | 12 | $7.8M | Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) $3.7M |
| 2021 9 films | 9 | $4.7M | Honsla Rakh (2021) $3M |
| 2018 23 films | 23 | $4.7M | Carry On Jatta 2 (2018) $830.1K |
| 2020 5 films | 5 | $4.6M | Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) $4.1M |
| 2016 10 films | 10 | $3.9M | Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016) $1.3M |
| 2025 7 films | 7 | $2.8M | Guru Nanak Jahaz (2025) $1.4M |
| 2013 10 films | 10 | $2.4M | Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013) $708.7K |
| 2017 11 films | 11 | $2.2M | Lahoriye (2017) $600.4K |
By genre
Which Punjabi Genres Earned the Most?
Drama took $53.5M across 104 films, 73% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($41M) and Romance ($24.2M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
All-Time Punjabi Box Office by Genre
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Drama $53.5M104 films · #1 The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) -
Comedy $41M93 films · #1 Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) -
Romance $24.2M52 films · #1 Saunkan Saunkne (2022) -
Action $19.9M25 films · #1 The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) -
Fantasy $14.7M4 films · #1 The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) -
Family $5.9M15 films · #1 Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016) -
History $3.9M7 films · #1 Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016) -
Music $1.7M4 films · #1 Shadaa (2019) -
Thriller $1.6M7 films · #1 Aaja Mexico Challiye (2022) -
Animation $1.3M2 films · #1 Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016)
Archive
Punjabi Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1981 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2022 leads with $22M, led by The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022).
2020s 6 years · $43.9M
2010s 10 years · $26.6M
- 2019 $8.7M #1 Chal Mera Putt (2019)
- 2018 $4.7M #1 Carry On Jatta 2 (2018)
- 2017 $2.2M #1 Lahoriye (2017)
- 2016 $3.9M #1 Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016)
- 2015 $1.1M #1 Angrej (2015)
- 2014 $1.7M #1 Punjab 1984 (2014)
- 2013 $2.4M #1 Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013)
- 2012 $1.5M #1 Jatt & Juliet (2012)
- 2011 $88.9K #1 Dharti (2011)
- 2010 $362.1K #1 Mel Karade Rabba (2010)
2000s 6 years · $2.6M
1980s 1 year · $3.4K
FAQ
Punjabi Box Office All Time: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 170 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Punjabi-language movie of all time?
The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) leads with $13.9M worldwide, $5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) at $4.1M and Saunkan Saunkne (2022) at $3.8M.
How much have Punjabi-language movies earned at the box office?
170 Punjabi-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $73M in all, or $429.7K per film on average.
How many Punjabi-language movies have made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022), earned $13.9M.
How is the all-time Punjabi box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the all-time Punjabi box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.