Popular Punjabi Movies, a list by Apollo

A laid-back village watchman discovers a strange gift; whatever he dreams at 4 a.m. becomes reality. When donation money is stolen, he pretends to dream the truth, until a real dream reveals a shocking secret: he himself is the thief. With a young man blackmailing him and the village closing in, he manipulates everyone and ultimately escapes with the stolen cash.

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Amidst rising xenophobia, three South Asian settlers paint a more holistic picture of what Brampton is today. The film acts as a fleeting memory, creating vignettes of the ever changing cultural pocket, through multi language prose and 16mm film.

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Harman searches for his childhood teacher Angregi Wali Madam to know why she cheated her husband only to discover a truth that changes everything.

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Noori blackmails her sister Jyoti for money, but secrets turn deadly. When Noori is found dead, the truth shocks everyone.

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After Jeeto’s death, her sister sacrifices her dreams to hold the family together. Watch how far love and duty take her in this gripping story.

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In the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination, the spectre of retaliatory violence looms over the Sikh community of an Old Delhi neighbourhood.

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A rift forms between Goldy, a Sikh teenager, and his family when he announces that he wants to cut off his hair, an act forbidden by the tenets of their faith.

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A young woman struggles to balances her life as a tailor with being a daughter to a bedridden mother.

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Just like his deceased father, Nihal is desperately trying to break the vicious cycle of debt and hang on to his small parcel of farmland. Nihal’s refusal to accept the futility of the fight is putting a strain on his recent marriage and testing the patience of his wife, Reet.

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A gripping revenge thriller set in a lonely farmhouse where a powerful man is captured and forced to confront his past sins, guilt and the darkness within.

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A heartfelt story of love that blossoms between two people from completely different backgrounds. As they navigate personal struggles and societal resistance, their connection deepens into something unshakable. Together, they prove that love knows no boundaries and can truly transform lives forever.

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8.9

/162/

Set in 1990s Punjab, near the India-Pakistan border, Sooba is a well-educated young man who runs a telephone shop yet feels incomplete without his ancestral land.

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9.0

/721/

When his daughter is falsely defamed, Chaman Lal's four daughters lose marriage prospects. A traveler named Sikander helps him find inner peace over social approval, leading to hope and his family's restoration.

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A flop Salesman lands into a job of a football coach ,who has never played football. This match is very important for the school as there future depends on it . The sales man brings the motivation much needed in a comic way.

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Facing imminent financial ruin, Pawan, a young man devoted to the revered Dera Baba Laal Badshah, stumbles upon a huge cash fortune. The sudden appearance of this wealth plunges him into a fierce moral crisis, pitting his honesty against his desperation. Simultaneously, the Dera—the very center of his faith—is challenged by the powerful and ruthless land-grabber, Rana Dishaori, who imposes a near-impossible deadline for its surrender. Guided only by the cryptic, powerful spiritual voice of Baapu Laal Badshah Ji, Pawan realizes the illicit money he found is the unexpected key to saving the sacred shrine. He must embark on a perilous, time-sensitive quest to uncover the hidden connection between the wealth and Rana Dishaori's tyranny. LAAL MERE NAAL NAAL is a high-stakes devotional thriller about a common man's ultimate test of faith, as he races against the clock to expose corruption and prove that spiritual integrity triumphs over material greed and power.

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9.8

/75/

After getting lost in the wilderness, a man befriends a group of tourists travelling to a temple.

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100

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Rajan, a weary factory worker, endures grueling shifts and a volatile home life, drifting through sleepless nights in the city as he tries to reclaim the rest that always seems just out of reach.

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6.4

/37/

A man is left responsible for raising four young boys after their parents are involved in a tragic accident, though the man's past threatens to catch up with him.

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7.6

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A father's silent struggle for dignity becomes a powerful journey of second chances, as Karamjit navigates life's challenges in his Punjab village to reunite his family.

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8.2

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A former vengeful youth transforms into a spiritual leader as he confronts corruption threatening his village. Facing personal demons and systemic oppression, he leads farmers in their fight for justice.

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Pali plans to kidnap his rude boss Hardev but backs out after Sonia’s heartfelt plea. Just when things settle a mysterious message shakes it all.

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Three friends move into a new flat, only to find dead bodies, weird visitors, and nonstop chaos! Mystery meets comedy in this mad, wild ride!

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The promise of a bigger and better life in Canada where his older brother has already settled has long inundated the dreams of Navraj, a young Punjabi man in Chandigarh. But when his long-awaited visa finally gets approved, he realizes the cost of leaving home may be far greater than he ever anticipated. More than leaving behind his friends, he cannot bear to break the news to his beloved grandmother who adoringly depends on him.

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7.3

/212/

It centers on a relatable situation that spirals into chaos, leading to a wild road trip to Rajasthan.

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"Tasveeran," meaning pictures in Punjabi, is a short film that attempts to capture vivid snapshots of Punjabi society. Through its narrative, the film explores how deeply rooted social institutions and silent hierarchies subtly influence lives—ultimately leading to the quiet separation of a couple. It is a reflection on the unspoken forces that shape relationships and community dynamics.

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It revolves around Rajveer, a champion in Kabutarbaazi, and his rival Sukha, highlighting their competitive relationship and personal journeys.

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5.4

/177/

65

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Two seemingly ordinary women dominate Punjabs kitty parties with uncanny luck until a police investigation reveals layers of deception, desperation, and a far bigger game at play.

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8.1

/17/

Two strangers fall in love, but their romance causes friction in their respective families.

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Three generations of a family -Grandmother, Mother and Daughter embark on a journey tracing their family roots. They travel along the Ganges- river of life, often conversing about the sacred river and how it shapes their approach to life.

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6.5

/111/

Kiran lives in a quiet Canadian neighborhood with her family until some fun-loving international students move in next door.

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7.2

/17/

Wife Peke Husband Theke is a Punjabi-language situational comedy-drama centered around Harjeet, a struggling insurance agent, and his never-ending domestic squabbles with his wife Parm. Their daily routine is filled with hilarious banter, sarcastic jabs, and the relatable chaos of a middle-class married couple.

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7.9

/71/

70

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Four sisters vie to prove their worth to their father, who longed for a son.

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"Carry On Jatta 4" is the fourth installment of the iconic Punjabi comedy franchise, produced by Humble Motion Pictures, set for release on June 26, 2026. Expect a hilarious rollercoaster of misunderstandings, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, continuing the legacy of the beloved series.

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Singh vs Kaur 2 is an upcoming Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film directed by Navaniat Singh and produced by Gippy Grewal's Humble Motion Pictures and SVF Entertainment. Serving as a standalone sequel to the 2013 film Singh vs Kaur, it stars Gippy Grewal and Shehnaaz Gill, scheduled for worldwide release on 24th April 2026.

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A man is caught in an unexpected love triangle involving his childhood friend and a warm-hearted stranger.

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100

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With Love, Poetry when deranged enough becomes music. Self-conflict acts as a catalyst to love. With you, for you.

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5.8

/32/

Keerat gets pregnant after marrying Harmeet. Things take a hilarious turn when Harmeet's mother faints, and the doctor informs everyone that she too is expecting.

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This documentary series "The Pain of Water" PAANI DEE HOOK is about depleting and contaminated waters of Punjab. Excessive and unregulated use of pesticides, fertilizers since the Green Revolution is the root cause of all the problems.

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8.2

/112/

An emotional story of two brothers; the biography of Dr. Amarjit Singh, an Indian American immigrant who walked through The First Kashmir War as a child, forced from his home with his severely disabled brother and a family in fear for their lives.

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Master Scheme follows a story of a man who schemes to be rich only to end up in trouble and comical chaos.

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9.6

/58/

This film looks to the Battle of Amritsar as a guiding light to the future rather than a painful memory of the past. June 1984 is a pivotal moment of contemporary Sikh reality that has shaped the relationship Sikhs have with their patshahi (Guru- bestowed Sikh sovereignty) and the wider world. Following June 1984, the Sikh struggle for Khalistan has impacted the Sikh people deeply and encapsulates the deep desire to embody the Sikhi (lived Sikh embodiment) of the Panth's (Sikh collective) soorme jujharoos (brave warriors). The Battle answers so many of our questions about what it means to be a Sikh of the Guru and how to confront the complex problems we are facing today as a collective.

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A couple runs away to marry and starts a new life with their daughter. But years later, a mysterious girl enters their world, shaking their bond to the core. The wife slowly uncovers a side of her husband she never knew. As truths come crashing down, she faces a tough choice. Can she escape the chaos, or is it already too late? A gripping tale of love, lies, and betrayal.

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Komal loves setting birds free, but never saw the invisible cage around her own dreams. When society tries to clip her wings, she begins to fight back. Pinjra is not just her story—it’s the story of every girl told to “stay in her place.” But today’s girls aren’t staying silent. They’re breaking cages, flying high, and proving no one can stop them now.

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A documentary that sheds light on the lives of LGBTQIA++ individuals in Punjab, who are often denied respect and dignity simply because they look or express themselves differently. Mocked and marginalized by society, they frequently face serious challenges in their daily lives. The film explores these struggles with empathy and honesty, while also amplifying their voices as they speak out against discrimination and assert their right to live freely and authentically.

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This movie takes the viewers along Baba Banda Singh Bahadur's journey from his first meeting with Guru Gobind Singh Ji till he conquered Sirhind and established the first Khalsa rule.

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5.8

/110/

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Balli, a film director, looks for a surrogate mother. Jass, a struggling actor, auditions as Reshma, an item girl, and is chosen. Meanwhile, Jagga, fleeing from MLA’s goons, disguises himself as Jugni. Balli contacts Reshma for surrogacy, while his wife contacts Jugni for the same.

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8.1

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