| Era | Key Milestones & Trends | Notable Films | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The first Punjabi "talkie" is produced and the industry is born, even before the Partition of India. | - Sheela (Pind Di Kurhi) (1935) : The first Punjabi talkie, introducing a young Noor Jehan. - Heer Sial (1938) : K.D. Mehra's follow-up, also starring Noor Jehan. - Chaman (1948) : The first Punjabi film released after the Partition. | | 1950s–1980s: The Silver & Golden Age | The production of Punjabi-language films flourishes in post-Partition Pakistan, marking the industry's golden age. | - Jatti (1953) : A major commercial success in Pakistan. - Bhai Manna Singh (1965) : One of Pakistan's biggest box-office hits of the decade. - Dulla Bhatti (1975) : A celebrated historical drama in Pakistan. - In Indian Punjab, films like Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai (1969) and Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974) gain devotional popularity. | | 1990s: The Decline | The Indian and Pakistani Punjabi film industries experience a significant slump, with annual releases dropping as low as five films in 1997. | - Maurh (1989) : One of the last major pre-decline hits. - Jatt Punjabi (1990) : Known for songs by legendary singer Kuldeep Manak. - Des Hoyaa Pardes (1998) : A rare cross-border collaboration released in both India and Pakistan. | | 2000s: The Revival | The new millennium sparks a revival for Pollywood, with increased budgets and bigger stars. | - Shaheed-E-Mohabbat Boota Singh (1999) : A major critical and commercial success in Pakistan. - Dard Pardesaan Dey (2000) : One of the first major hits of the revival period in India. - Mehndi Waley Hath (2000) : A successful Pakistani film. - Chak Jawana (2010) : A film highlighting the problems faced by Punjabi youth, signalling a new era of storytelling. | | 2010s–Present: The New Wave | Punjabi cinema becomes a force on global streaming platforms, with a wide variety of genres and box office numbers crossing the 100 crore mark. | - Carry On Jatta (2012) : The beginning of one of Pollywood's most successful comedy franchises. - Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013) : A blockbuster romantic comedy and top grosser. - Angrej (2015) : A critically acclaimed period romantic comedy that became a classic. - Qismat (2018) : A modern-day romance that became a massive hit and career-definer for Ammy Virk. - Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) : The sequel that crossed the 100 crore mark. - Saunkan Saunkanay 2 (2025) : The highest-grossing Punjabi film of the year with 34.92 crore worldwide. |
| Song | Artist(s) | Views (approx.) | |------|-----------|----------------| | Laembadgini | Diljit Dosanjh | 500M+ | | Proper Patola | Diljit, Badshah | 400M+ | | Brown Munde | AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill | 380M+ | | G.O.A.T. | Diljit Dosanjh | 350M+ | | Excuses | AP Dhillon, Intense | 300M+ | | Insane | AP Dhillon | 250M+ | | Prada | Jass Manak | 200M+ | | The Last Ride | Sidhu Moose Wala | 200M+ | | 295 | Sidhu Moose Wala | 180M+ |
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