Pakistani Blockbuster 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' to Hit Indian Theatres After a Decade

Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan's film, 'The Legend of Maula Jatt,' will be the first Pakistani movie in over ten years to release in Indian theatres. Directed by Bilal Lashari, this remake of the 1979 classic has garnered significant success in Pakistan and is poised to attract Indian audiences.

Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan-starrer 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' is set to become the first Pakistani film in over a decade to release in Indian theatres.

Director Bilal Lashari, Mahira, and the film's official Instagram page announced this milestone on their social media platforms.

'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 labor of love!' Lashari captioned the poster on Instagram.

The film, a 'Zee Studios release in collaboration with Zindagi,' also brought Fawad back to Indian screens with its latest show 'Barzakh.' 'Maula Jatt' will be the first Pakistani film to release in India since 2011's 'Bol,' starring Humaima Malick and Atif Aslam.

Released in Pakistan in 2022 and a massive hit, 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' is a remake of the 1979 cult classic 'Maula Jatt.' It is Pakistan's highest-earning movie, raking in Rs 400 crore globally.

'Two years on, 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' is still unstoppable! Witness the epic saga on the big screen in India from 2nd October 2024. Cinema listing to be shared soon,' read the announcement on the film's official Instagram page. Besides Fawad and Mahira, known for their hit pairing in 'Humsafar,' the film also features Hamza Abbasi in a pivotal role. 'India is a massive market for films, and we are confident that 'Maula Jatt' will be appreciated by Indian audiences,' said a spokesperson associated with the film.

There was a ban on Indian film releases in Pakistan and vice versa after several terror incidents, which also led to controversy around Fawad's casting in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.' The actor's career in India suffered due to political tensions. Both Fawad and Mahira, who starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 'Raees,' continue to enjoy popularity in India, and the film is expected to create a buzz. Initially slated for a December 2022 release, its arrival in Indian theatres was postponed.

(With inputs from agencies.)