Maula Jatt Gandasa Making New History

A press release has announced that The Legend of Maula Jatt has become the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time, with a worldwide collection of Rs2.93 billion. The film has been successful in captivating audiences globally and has made history by setting a 100 crore benchmark, the first Pakistani movie to do so in 75 years of the Pakistani film industry.

Give Me That Gandasa

At an event in Toronto, Canada, one of the 80 gandasa props used in the movie was auctioned off for an astounding $50,000, with the initial bid starting at $5,000 and 7000 people in attendance. All proceeds from this charity will go to Sahara Life Trust. Interestingly, the actual gandasa weapon used by the film's hero Fawad Khan will soon be displayed for a walk-through Maula Jatt experience in Lahore.

Roaring Business

The Legend of Maula Jatt has emerged as one of the top three films from the subcontinent with the highest screen average between 2018-2023 in many overseas territories. In markets like the USA, The Legend of Maula Jatt has made an average per screen gross collection of $12,797 from 89 screens, while RRR made an average of $10,833 from 1200 screens.

The film was directed by Bilal Lashari, produced by Ammara Hikmat and Bilal Lashari's joint venture, Encylomedia - Lashari JV, and released and distributed by Mandviwala entertainment in Pakistan. Along with the unprecedented box office collections, the film has also received extremely positive reviews and critical acclaim, with the stellar performances of its leading cast, including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malik, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, and Ali Azmat, being appreciated by audiences and critics alike.