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Load Wedding (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Load Wedding is a 2018 adventure drama directed by Nabeel Qureshi, starring Om Puri as Raja's Father, Mehwish Hayat and Fahad Mustafa. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $59,641 worldwide on a $600,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
worldwide gross
$59.6K
Echo Score
80
budget
$600K
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Load Wedding (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Nabeel Qureshi
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Urdu
Budget
$600K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Load Wedding About?

The premise of Load Wedding without spoilers.

A young man from a small town unexpectedly finds himself facing difficult choices when he declares his feelings for Meeru. Just as he envisions a happy future, a tragedy forces him to take on significant family responsibilities. With only one day left to ensure his sister’s wedding goes ahead, he must grapple with the challenges of family, destiny, and the possibility of finding his perfect match.

Load Wedding Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • snow adventure
  • wedding
  • marriage
  • motorcycle
  • mustache
  • makeup
  • bicycle
  • biryani
  • kite
  • bangles
  • pigeon
  • gift
+34 more
  • cinema
  • love letter
  • widow
  • fields
  • train
  • mirror
  • milk man
  • tea
  • slapped in the face
  • anger
  • sadness
  • happiness
  • water pump
  • muffler
  • sorry
  • one sided love
  • laddu
  • hospital
  • honeymoon
  • snow
  • crying
  • prize
  • parody
  • stolen
  • police station
  • live telecast
  • brother sister relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • friendship
  • mother in law
  • husband wife relationship
  • following
  • parody comedy
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Load Wedding Cast & Characters

Om Puri leads the cast as Raja's Father, with Mehwish Hayat as Meerab and Fahad Mustafa as Raja. Directed by Nabeel Qureshi; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Load Wedding

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Ratings

Load Wedding Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Load Wedding 7.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 80/100, strongest in art & craft (88) and weakest in rewatch factor (65).

80 /100

Load Wedding Echo Score Breakdown

Load Wedding offers a compelling cultural drama that balances social commentary with accessible entertainment. It combines a heartfelt portrayal of dowry injustices with moments of humor drawn from small-town settings, generating a relatable emotional core. While the pacing occasionally feels uneven and story transitions can be abrupt, the film sustains interest through strong performances and distinctive visual flair. In net, its blend of message-driven narrative and appealing craft yields a largely satisfying cinematic experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 88

    In terms of direction and cinematography, Load Wedding demonstrates consistent visual confidence. Scenes in rural Punjab are captured with balanced framing and subtle lighting choices that highlight cultural textures. Editing occasionally permits extended sequences that affect momentum, but production elements such as set design and color palette reinforce the setting. Overall, the film’s craft showcases strong technical competence with minor pacing concerns.

  • Character & Emotion 85

    When it comes to acting and emotional depth, the film benefits from committed performances. Fahad Mustafa brings genuine warmth to his role, and Mehwish Hayat conveys sincerity in her interactions. Supporting actors such as Faiza Hassan offer memorable moments, though a few secondary characters feel underdeveloped. Together, the ensemble delivers convincing engagements that anchor the narrative’s emotional stakes.

  • Story & Flow 75

    In terms of plot coherence and pacing, Load Wedding presents a blend of social issues and romance that sometimes feels disjointed. The narrative highlights dowry injustices and community dynamics with genuine insight, yet transitions between subplots can be abrupt and contribute to a lengthy runtime. Despite these structural uneven moments, the core storyline remains engaging through its cultural relevance and relatable character goals.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    When considering the soundtrack and visual style, the film delivers a cohesive aesthetic with an understated score that complements rural backdrops. Most musical numbers integrate smoothly, though a few songs extend longer than necessary and can challenge narrative focus. Sound design remains clear in dialogue scenes, and visual consistency through color and set details maintains immersion. Overall, the sensory presentation supports the story with occasional interruptions.

  • Rewatch Factor 65

    Regarding replay value, Load Wedding offers thematic depth that may appeal on subsequent viewings, particularly for its cultural insights and character moments. Its blend of drama and light humor creates engaging scenes that audiences might revisit. However, the film’s pacing inconsistencies and certain song sequences could deter repeated viewings for some. Ultimately, the narrative’s social relevance and strong performances provide reasons to return, despite occasional rhythm issues.

Box office

Load Wedding Box Office & Budget

Load Wedding grossed $59,641 worldwide on a $600,000 budget, 10% of what it cost.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$59.6K

10% of its budget back

International
$59.6K
Budget
$600K
Cars

Cars in Load Wedding

12 cars on screen, including the Honda CD 90 and the 2014 Suzuki Wagon R.

All 12 cars
  • Honda CD 90 in Load Wedding Honda CD 90 Important role
  • 2014 Suzuki Wagon R in Load Wedding 2014 Suzuki Wagon R Important role
  • Honda CD 100 in Load Wedding Honda CD 100 Minor role
  • 2005 Toyota HiAce in Load Wedding 2005 Toyota HiAce Minor role

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FAQ

Load Wedding FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Load Wedding, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Load Wedding?

Load Wedding runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Load Wedding released?

Load Wedding was released on August 24, 2018.

Who directed Load Wedding?

Load Wedding was directed by Nabeel Qureshi.

More films by Nabeel Qureshi

Who is in the cast of Load Wedding?

Load Wedding stars Om Puri as Raja's Father, Mehwish Hayat as Meerab and Fahad Mustafa as Raja, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Load Wedding make at the box office?

Load Wedding grossed $59,641 worldwide on a budget of $600,000.

How is Load Wedding rated?

Load Wedding has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 76% on TMDB.

Does Load Wedding have a post-credit scene?

No. Load Wedding has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Load Wedding in?

The original language of Load Wedding is Urdu.

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