Fawad Khan's The Legend Of Maula Jatt is the first Pakistani film in a decade to get India release

It's a moment for cross-border cinema. Pakistani period action film The Legend Of Maula Jatt will hit Indian screens soon making it the first film from the neighbouring country to get an Indian release in over a decade. The film features popular faces like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan and has been directed by Bilal Lashari.

The Legend of Maula Jatt will release in Punjab, India on October 2. The film had an initial release in Pakistan and some other countries in 2022 and is regarded as one of the most successful films in Pakistan in recent years.

The Legend of Maula Jatt to release in Punjab, India

The news was shared by Lashari, and the film's official Instagram account on Wednesday. Lashari took to social media to express his excitement, posting a promotional poster with the caption. "Releasing in India, Punjab on Wednesday 2nd Oct! Two years in, and still house full on weekends in Pakistan! Now, I can’t wait for our Punjabi audience in India to experience the magic of this labour of love!"

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The Legend of Maula Jattwill be distributed in India by Zee Studios, in partnership with Zindagi, the platform that also brought Fawad Khan back to Indian screens with the show Barzakh a few months back.

About The Legend of Maula Jatt

The film is primarily in Urdu and Punjabi and is considered one of the most expensive films made in Pakistan. Its India release is significant as it is the first Pakistani film to be screened in Indian theatres since 2011's Bol which starred Humaima Malick and Atif Aslam.

Released in Pakistan in 2022, The Legend of Maula Jattquickly became a blockbuster, grossing Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) worldwide, making it Pakistan's highest-grossing film to date. The movie is a modern remake of the iconic 1979 film Maula Jatt, which has long held cult status in Pakistani cinema.

An announcement from the film's official Instagram page read, "Two years on, The Legend of Maula Jattis still unstoppable! Witness the epic saga on the big screen in India from 2nd October 2024. Cinema listing to be shared soon."

The film also features Hamza Abbasi in a prominent role. Fawad and Mahira have a massive fan base in both Pakistan and India. The news of their film's release has piqued the curiosity of fans more.

"India is a huge market for films, and we’re confident Maula Jatt will be well-received by Indian audiences," said a representative from the film’s team.

Political and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have led to the cancellation of film releases and the banning of artist exchanges for years.

The aftermath of the terror attacks led to a halt in the exchange of films between the two nations. Despite the political tensions, Fawad and Mahira remain beloved figures in India.