List of highest-grossing Pakistani films explained

This list charts the most successful Pakistani films screened at cinemas in Pakistan and overseas. Pakistani films generate income from several revenue streams including box office sales (admissions), theatrical exhibitions, television broadcast rights and merchandising. See List of highest-grossing films in Pakistan for domestic gross figures.

Global gross figures

With a worldwide box-office gross of more than Rs. 4 billion,[1] The Legend of Maula Jatt is the highest-grossing Pakistani film.

The following list shows Pakistan's top 24 highest-grossing films, which include films from all the Pakistani languages. These figures are not adjusted for ticket prices inflation.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources

RankPeak Title Worldwide gross in PKR (USD) Year Language Director Production company Reference(s)
11The Legend of Maula Jatt2022PunjabiBilal LashariEncyclomedia / Lashari Films / Geo Films[2]
21Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 22018UrduNadeem BaigSix Sigma Plus
Salman Iqbal Films
ARY Films
[3] [4] [5]
32London Nahi Jaunga2022Urdu
Punjabi
Six Sigma Plus[6]
41Punjab Nahi Jaungi2017Urdu
Punjabi
Six Sigma Plus
Salman Iqbal Films
ARY Films
[7]
53Teefa in Trouble2018Urdu
Punjabi
Ahsan RahimLightingale Productions
Geo Films
[8] [9] [10] [11]
61Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2015UrduNadeem BaigSix Sigma Plus
ARY Films
[12]
75Parwaaz Hai Junoon2018UrduHaseeb HassanMomina & Duraid Films
Hum Films
[13]
87Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad2022UrduNabeel QureshiFilmwala Pictures[14]
911The Donkey King2018UrduAziz JindaniTalisman Studios
Geo Films
[15] [16] [17]
102Bin Roye2015UrduShahzad KashmiriMD Films
Hum Films
[18]
1111Money Back Guarantee 2023UrduFaisal QureshiZashko FilmsGame Over Productions[19]
121Waar2013Urdu
English
Bilal LashariMindWorks Media
ARY Films
133Wrong No.2015UrduYasir NawazYNH Films
ARY Films
1412Superstar2019UrduMohammed EhteshamuddinMomina & Duraid Films
Hum Films
[20]
155Actor in Law2016UrduNabeel QureshiFilmwala Pictures[21]
166Janaan2016Urdu
Pashto
Azfar JafriIRK Films
ARY Films
[22]
1710Parey Hut Love2019UrduAsim RazaThe Vision Factory FilmsARY Films[23]
185Ho Mann Jahaan2016UrduAsim RazaThe Vision Factory Films
ARY Films
1912Wrong No. 22019UrduYasir NawazYNH Films
Geo Films
[24]
208Lahore Se Aagey2016UrduWajahat RaufAN Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Showcase Films
ARY Films
2110Na Maloom Afraad 22017UrduNabeel QureshiFilmwala Pictures
Excellency Films
[25] [26]
229Yalghaar2017Urdu
English
Hassan RanaMindWorks Media
231Choorian1998PunjabiSyed NoorPak Nishan Films[27]
2418Chhalawa2019UrduWajahat RaufShowcase Films
Hum Films
[28]
2520Ghabrana Nahi Hai2022UrduSaqib KhanMastermind ProductionsJB FilmsGeo Films[29]

Domestic gross figures

See also: List of highest-grossing films in Pakistan. This is the list of top 11 highest-grossing Pakistani films within local Pakistani cinemas, which include films from all the Pakistani languages (business by foreign films in Pakistan is not included). These figures are not adjusted for ticket prices inflation.

RankFilmTotal grossLanguageYearReference(s)
1The Legend of Maula Jatt Punjabi2022[30]
2Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2Urdu2018[31] [32]
3Teefa in TroubleUrdu
Punjabi
2018
4Punjab Nahi JaungiUrdu
Punjabi
2017
5Parwaaz Hai JunoonUrdu2018
6Jawani Phir Nahi AniUrdu2015
7London Nahi JaungaUrdu2022[33]
8The Donkey KingUrdu2018
9Actor in LawUrdu2016
10WaarUrdu
English
2013
11Na Maloom Afraad 2Urdu2017

Highest-grossing opening weekends

The following list shows Pakistan's top 11 highest-grossing opening weekends worldwide, which include films from all the Pakistani languages. For opening weekends gross in Pakistan, see List of highest-grossing opening weekends in Pakistan

These figures are not adjusted for ticket prices inflation.

RankFilmTotal grossWeekend daysYearReference(s)
1The Legend of Maula Jatt32022[34]
2Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 252018[35]
3Parwaaz Hai Junoon52018[36]
4Punjab Nahi Jaungi32017[37]
5Parey Hut Love32019[38]
6Superstar32019[39]
7Chhalawa52019[40]
8Wrong No. 252019[41]
9Jawani Phir Nahi Ani32015
10Teefa in Trouble32018
11Load Wedding52018[42]

Highest grossing films by year of release

This is the list of highest-grossing Pakistani films by year of release. These films are listed as per their worldwide gross figures at time of release. These figures are not adjusted for ticket prices inflation.

YearTitleWorldwide grossLanguageProduction company/directorReference(s)
1975Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat UrduShabab Productions
1998ChoorianPunjabiPak Nishan Films
2007Khuda Kay LiyeUrdu / EnglishShoman Productions[43]
2011BolUrduShoman Productions
2013WaarUrdu / EnglishMindWorks Media / Off Road Studios
2014Na Maloom AfraadUrduFilmwala Pictures
2015Jawani Phir Nahi AniUrduSix Sigma Plus
2016JanaanUrdu / PashtoFilmwala Pictures
2017Punjab Nahi JaungiUrdu / PunjabiSix Sigma Plus / Salman Iqbal Films
2018Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2UrduSix Sigma Plus
Salman Iqbal Films
ARY Films
2019SuperstarUrduMomina & Duraid Films
Hum Films
2022The Legend of Maula JattPunjabiEncyclomedia / Lashari Films

Timeline of highest-grossing films

YearTitleRecord gross earningLanguageReference(s)
1975Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat Urdu
1998ChoorianPunjabi
2013WaarUrdu
English
2015Jawani Phir Nahi AniUrdu
2017Punjab Nahi JaungiUrdu
Punjabi
2018Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2Urdu
2022The Legend of Maula JattPunjabi

Highest grossing franchises and film series

The Jawani Phir Nahi Ani franchise is Pakistan's first film franchise to gross over ₨100 crore.

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 2023-08-12 . 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' crosses Rs400 crore worldwide . 2024-01-19 . The Express Tribune . en . 12 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230812085036/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2430419/the-legend-of-maula-jatt-crosses-rs400-crore-worldwide . live .
  3. Web site:
    • News Alert* ❗️ The biggest blockbuster of all time #JPNA2 becomes the first ever Pakistani movie to cross *Rs.70 Crores* at the Global box office!
    . 4 April 2019. 4 April 2019. ARY Films.
  4. Web site: Box Office:'JPNA2' Achieves New Benchmark on Global Box Office. 2019-04-05. Pakistanicinema.net. 2019-04-05.
  5. Web site: 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' makes history in cinema industry of Pakistan. 2019-04-04. TimesofIslamabad.com. 2019-04-04.
  6. News: Uqaili . Amarta . London Nahi Jaunga and Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad's collections . BOL News . 31 July 2022.
  7. Web site: 15 WEEKS AND GOING STRONG! PUNJAB NAHI JAUNGI BREAKS ALL RECORDS IN THE COUNTRY!. 2017-12-15. lollywoodonline.com. 2017-12-17.
  8. Web site: 'Teefa in Trouble' crosses Rs 50 crore run at the box office. Daily Times. 1 April 2019. 1 April 2019.
  9. Web site: Woke up to the awesome news! 7 months of being in cinemas, we have now crossed the 50 crore mark! Congratulations @theotherahsan @mayaali07 and the entire team. My sincerest gratitude to everyone involved in making this historical venture. We own this success to THE PEOPLE! . 31 March 2019. 31 March 2019. @AliZafarsays.
  10. Web site: 'Teefa in Trouble' crosses 50 Crore Worldwide!. 2019-04-01. Hipinpakistan.com. 2019-04-01.
  11. Web site: Ali Zafar's Teefa In Trouble Just Crossed The Mark Of 50 Crores Proving To Be A Game Changer For Pakistani Film Industry. 2019-04-01. Trending In Pakistan. 2019-04-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401173548/https://trendinginpakistan.pk/ali-zafars-teefa-in-trouble-just-crossed-the-mark-of-50-crores-proving-to-be-a-game-changer-for-pakistani-film-industry/. 1 April 2019. dead.
  12. Web site: Highest Grossers of Lollywood. 2017-07-12. lollywoodonline.com. 2017-07-30.
  13. Web site: Jawaid . Mohammad Kamran . 2018-12-30 . Trade: so, how did the box office do? . DAWN . en . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240119053804/https://www.dawn.com/news/1454402 . Jan 19, 2024 .
  14. Web site: Box office update: London Nahi Jaunga and Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’s collections . 2 August 2022 . The Current . 2017-12-17.
  15. Web site: The Donkey King 17 Weeks Boxoffice Collection: Mega Blockbuster. 2019-02-09. Entertainment Pakistan . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427001210/http://www.entertainmentpk.com/the-donkey-king-17-weeks-boxoffice-collection/. 27 April 2019 .
  16. Web site: #TheDonkeyKing box office now stands at Rs. 24.2 crore, making it the sixth highest grossing Pakistani film of all time. The film continues to rule the cinemas in its 12th week with 40% occupancy on this past Sat & Sun. #TalismanStudios #GeoFilms #HarPalGeo. FaceBook . The Donkey King. 2018-12-31. 2018-12-31 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190421010512/https://www.facebook.com/148763198979658/posts/496383614217613 . Apr 21, 2019 .
  17. Web site: The Donkey King 5 Day Weekend Boxoffice Collections South Korea . Entertainment Pakistan . 2 September 2019. 2 September 2019. 2 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902145324/https://www.entertainmentpk.com/the-donkey-king-5-day-weekend-boxoffice-collections-south-korea/. dead.
  18. Web site: Biggest box office stories of Pakistan in 2015. 2016-12-26. 2016-12-26. Dunya News .
  19. Web site: Patrick . Julia . 2023-05-28 . Money Back Guarantee Box Office Collection - Worldwide . 2023-05-31 . Lol Scream . en-US . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014133401/https://lolscream.com/money-back-guarantee-box-office-collection-worldwide/ . Oct 14, 2023 .
  20. Web site: Super Star Latest Boxoffice Collections Pakistan: SUPER HIT. 31 August 2019. EntertainmentPk.com. 31 August 2019.
  21. Web site: Highest Grossers of Lollywood. 2017-07-30. lollywoodonline.com. 2017-07-30.
  22. Web site:
    1. Janaan Became the Highest Grossing Pakistani Film of 2016 as it has earned more than 30 Crores Globally. #CelebratingSuccess #BreakingRecords #JanaanGlobal
    . Janaan. 2016-10-30. 2016-10-30.
  23. Web site: Parey Hut Love Latest Boxoffice Collections Pakistan: SUPER HIT. 31 August 2019. EntertainmentPk.com. 31 August 2019.
  24. Web site: Wrong No 2 Latest Boxoffice Collections Pakistan: SUPER HIT. 29 July 2019. 29 July 2019. EntertainmentPk.com. 3 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190803110739/https://www.entertainmentpk.com/wrong-no-2-latest-boxoffice-collections-pakistan-super-ht/. dead.
  25. Web site:
    1. namaloomafraad2 making history! 20 Crores in a month Pakistan Gross Box Office Collections! Running successfully in Cinemas near you! #mustwatch #fahadmustafa #mohsinabbashaider #jawedsheikh #haniaaamir #urwahocane
    . Na Maloom Afraad 2. 2017-10-03. 2017-10-03.
  26. News: Galaxy Lollywood - Top Grossers. Galaxy Lollywood. 2018-08-14.
  27. Web site: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) - Pakistan . . 1998 . 13 June 2020.
  28. Web site: Latest Boxoffice Collections Of Chhalawa: HIT. 8 August 2019. EntertainmentPk.com. 8 August 2019. 8 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190808193521/https://www.entertainmentpk.com/latest-boxoffice-collections-of-chhalwa-hit/. dead.
  29. Web site: Ghabrana Nahi Hai Highest Grossing Pakistani Film of 2022 at Box Office . 27 June 2022 . 29 November 2022 . 24 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220724152256/https://newscurators.com/ghabrana-nahi-hai-highest-grossing-pakistani-film-of-2022-at-box-office/ . dead .
  30. Web site: Web Desk . 2023-05-29 . 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' Continues To Mint Money at Box Office Even 32 Weeks After Release . 2023-05-30 . PakistaniCinema.Net . en-US.
  31. Web site: Highest Grossers of 2018 in Pakistan : Humayun Saeed Tops Again. 2019-01-02. 2019-01-02. EntertainmentPk.com.
  32. Web site: Exclusive: Highest Box Office grossers in Pakistan over the years. 2019-01-06. 2019-01-06. EntertainmentPk.com.
  33. Web site: 13 August 2022 . EXCLUSIVE.. #LondonNahiJaunga Nears ⭐30cr⭐ Mark By The End Of 5th Week! It Will Be Only 2nd Film To Hit 30cr Mark Post Pandemic. . 25 August 2022 . twitter.com/Boxofficedetail . en.
  34. Web site: Tartaglione . Nancy . 2022-10-18 . 'The Legend Of Maula Jatt': Pakistani Epic Sets Global Opening Weekend Record . 2022-10-18 . Deadline . en-US.
  35. Web site:
    1. jpna2.. The Biggest Entertainer of the Year has broken all records at the box office with Rs. 25.02 Crores at the 5 Days Global Box Office Collection Running to packed houses in Cinemas Worldwide #aryfilms #sifilms #madeinpakistan #sixsigmaplus
    . 2018-08-27. 2018-08-27. ARY Films.
  36. Web site: Parwaaz Hai Junoon Weekend business. 2018-08-27. 2018-08-27. Parwaaz Hai Junoon.
  37. Web site: Punjab Nahi Jaungi Worldwide Box Office Collection On Eid RS. 15 CRORE. Punjab Nahi Jaungi. 2017-09-06. 2017-09-06.
  38. Web site:
    1. PareyHutLove Ruling the Global BoxOffice with a collection of over Rs. 12.15 Crores & running to packed houses !!
    . 2019-08-15. 2019-08-15. @aryfilmsary.
  39. Web site: Thank you for showing so much love and appreciation! Superstar is winning hearts at the box office! Watch it with your family and friends. . 2019-08-15. 2019-08-15. @SSthemovie_.
  40. Web site: Chhalawa 5 Days Boxoffice Collection Pakistan : Startling. 10 June 2019. 10 June 2019. EntertainmentPk.com. 12 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191212082228/https://www.entertainmentpk.com/chhalawa-5-days-boxoffice-collection-pakistan-startling/. dead.
  41. Web site: Wrong No 2 5 Days Boxoffice Collection Pakistan : Staggering. 10 June 2019. 10 June 2019. EntertainmentPk.com. 11 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190711153647/https://www.entertainmentpk.com/wrong-no-2-5-days-boxoffice-collection-pakistan-staggering/. dead.
  42. Web site: This is how you know why #LoadWedding is #BariEidKiBariFilm with finite amount of screening worldwide, the chartbuster did 6.5 crore business! What a loaded performance!! #Filmwalapictures #NabeelQureshi #FizzaAliMeerza #MehwishHayat #FahadMustafa #FaaizaHasan #DistributionClub #HarPalGeo #GeoFilm #EidulAzha #ZeeInternationalStudios. 2018-08-27. 2018-08-27. Load Wedding.
  43. Web site: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) - Pakistan . . 2007 . 13 June 2020.