Closing out the year, Pind America tackled the subject of reverse immigration. It told the story of a Punjabi family moving back from the US to their ancestral village, dealing with culture shock in reverse. Starring Kulwinder Billa.
A young man (Jayy Randhawa) seeks to dominate the dangerous world of stunts while navigating a path of crime and vengeance.
While technically released in late 2022, The Legend of Maula Jatt shattered every single box office record for a Punjabi-language film globally. Starring Feroze Khan and Mahira Khan, this wasn't just a movie; it was a cinematic event. With its gritty production value, brutal action sequences, and iconic dialogue delivery, it became the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time. 7 Hit Movies Punjabi 2022
From massive box-office blockbusters to critically acclaimed regional hits, these showcase the absolute best of Pollywood's storytelling prowess. The 7 Hit Punjabi Movies of 2022 at a Glance Movie Title Global Box Office Gross (Approx.) Core Genre Saunkan Saunkne Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira ₹57.60 – ₹77.30 Crore Romantic Comedy / Family Drama Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya Amrinder Gill, Sargun Mehta, Binnu Dhillon ₹39.45 Crore Period Drama / Immigrant Journey Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne Diljit Dosanjh, Sargun Mehta, Sohail Ahmed ₹32.11 Crore Comedy / Satire Aaja Mexico Challiye Ammy Virk, Nasir Chinyoti, Yasamani Mohsani ₹23.72 Crore Thriller / Social Drama Maa Divya Dutta, Gippy Grewal, Babbal Rai Acclaimed Theatrical Run Emotional Family Drama Bajre Da Sitta Tania, Ammy Virk, Noor Chahal Strong Regional Footprint Period Musical / Feminist Drama Kokka Neeru Bajwa, Gurnam Bhullar Highly Rated Romance Modern Romantic Comedy 1. Saunkan Saunkne Lead Cast : Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira Director : Amarjit Singh Saron
The film successfully balances what could have been a dark premise by steering it into a heartwarming, hilarious redemption arc. The interactions between Diljit’s character and the elderly residents provide a brilliant mix of laugh-out-loud situational comedy and emotional warmth, proving Diljit’s unmatched comedic timing once again. 3. Aaja Mexico Challiye February 25, 2022 Director: Rakesh Dhawan Worldwide Box Office: ~₹23.72 Crore Closing out the year, Pind America tackled the
Released around Mother's Day (May 6, 2022), this film was praised for its emotional depth and strong performances. Performance: ₹18.79 crore at the box office.
It set a new benchmark for visual effects and production scale in Punjabi-language cinema. A young man (Jayy Randhawa) seeks to dominate
: A breathtaking period drama that resonated deeply with the Punjabi diaspora.
The year served as a watershed moment for Pollywood, breaking away from standard formulaic tropes to deliver high-concept dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies, and poignant period pieces.
Moving away from pure entertainment, focused on the dangerous reality of the "Donkey Route"—an illegal immigration path used by desperate youths trying to enter the United States through Mexico. Ammy Virk delivers an intense performance as a young man trapped in a web of fraudulent travel agents and perilous jungles.