A hilarious case of mistaken identity. Girdhari (Gippy) is a struggling actor who gets hired to pretend to be a rich businessman’s son. He accidentally falls for the daughter of a rival family, leading to a chaotic wedding season full of lies, songs, and slapstick.
If 2021 was about the industry finding its feet post-pandemic, 2022 was about soaring. Punjabi cinema in 2022 broke the shackles of formulaic rom-coms and rural stereotypes. The seven films listed below weren’t just box-office successes; they were cultural milestones. From gritty action (Maujaan Hi Maujaan) to spiritual horror (Jatt & Juliet 3? —actually, let's stick to 2022’s gems like Saunkan Saunkne ) and heart-wrenching drama, these movies proved that Punjabi audiences crave variety. 7 Hit Movies Punjabi 2022
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) – purely for Diljit’s swag. 4. Puaada (Released: August 2022 – Note: Technically delayed from 2021, but major theatrical hit in 2022 ) Starring: Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa Director: Rupinder Chahal A hilarious case of mistaken identity
This is the most "filmy" film on the list. The action sequences in Vancouver are slick. The comedy—especially the scenes with the Punjabi-Canadian police chief—is gold. However, the film suffers from an identity crisis. Is it a rom-com? An action thriller? A social drama about drugs? It tries to be all three and doesn't fully succeed at any. The songs, particularly "Gutt Nu Phirde" , were chartbusters. Diljit’s charm carries the weak patches. If you are a fan, you will love it. If not, you might find the 150-minute runtime long. If 2021 was about the industry finding its
A happy-go-lucky villager (Ammy) falls for a modern, independent girl (Sonam). Their love story is smooth until their families get involved, turning a simple wedding into a battle of egos over a trivial "puaada" (feud).
Let’s be honest: the plot is a recycled 90s Bollywood trope. But the execution is fresh. The cinematography captures the vibrant Punjab vs. sterile London dichotomy beautifully. Sargun Mehta has a smaller role but shines in the emotional scenes. The film’s strength is its supporting cast—Karamjit Anmol and Rana Jung Bahadur are hilarious. The weakness? A predictable second half. You know exactly how it ends, but you don’t mind the journey. A perfect Sunday afternoon watch.
The first half is pure, unadulterated chaos with laugh-out-loud moments. The second half shifts gear into emotional drama without becoming preachy. The music— "Majha Block" and "Rang" —was viral. However, the climax feels rushed. While the resolution is sweet, you wish they had spent 10 more minutes unpacking the societal reaction. Still, it was the sleeper hit of the year, proving that content is king.