Films that either start a new trend or reignite an old one arrive every year. It is typically the latter. After them came films that, as long as they function with significant or minor adjustments, adhere to a similar formula. However, the root is apparent. Here, we examine twelve of these movies. These should not be mistaken for the "Best Films." Whether they are good or terrible, they are the focal point of this discussion.
Here are 5 Trendsetter Punjabi Films Of 2023
Carry On Jatta 3
Directed by 'King of Comedy' Smeep Kang the film Carry On Jatta 3, which had its premiere on 560 screens in India and 500 venues in 30 other countries. The film's lighthearted and enjoyable content garnered universal reviews. It became the first Punjabi film which garnered more than 100 crores at the box office. Gippy Grewal and Sonam Bajwa play important parts in the movie. In addition to BN Sharma, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Kavita Kaushik, Nasir Chinyoti, Shinda Grewal, Jaggi Dhuri, and Karamjit Anmol, Binnu Dhillon has contributed comedy. Furthermore, every sentence in the film is aimed to make you laugh, including the new ones as well as the well-known ones like "Advocate Dhillon ne kala coat aaye ni paya" and "Saali gandi aulad na maza na swaad." It makes sense why everyone in the audience was going crazy over the hilarious film.
Mastaney
With its incredible performance, the Punjabi film "Mastaney" has become a blockbuster and stormed the box office. The religious historical drama had a spike in sales on its second day following a great debut. Not only this, but each and everyone in the film has shaken the screens with their remarkable performance. The film stars Tarsem Jassar, Simi Chahal, Gurpreet Gugggi, Baninder Bunny, Honey Mattu, Karamjit Anmol, Avtar Gill, Arif Zakaria, Rahul Dev and many more.
"Mastaney" has not only dominated the domestic box office but has also had great success abroad. The movie has shattered several records, especially in Australia, where it made AUD 325,000 on Saturday. The record for Punjabi films in a single day was broken by this amount. Mastaney has a trend set not only in India but at the international level too. It was a great and successful experiment performed by Punjabi filmmakers. The amalgamation of actions, periodic themes, and religious values make it a perfect watch.
Kali Jotta
Starring Neeru Bajwa, Wamiqa Gabbi and Satinder Sartaaj in pivotal roles, the film Kali Jotta was created by Vijay Kumar Arora. It is the first Punjabi film of 2023 that ran successfully in theatres for eight weeks. And not only this, ‘Kali Jotta' surpassed viewership records on the streaming platform where it was released on April 13. Kali Jotta’s storyline has hit the heart of the audience. The story of "Kali Jotta" centres on Neeru Bajwa's character, Rabia, a young woman who believes in living life to the fullest but whose life turns upside down as a result of some unwanted incidents. Wamiqa Gabbi will be featured in the role of a lawyer, and Satinder Sartaaj will play Neeru Bajwa's love interest. The film has become one of the trendsetters of 2023 not in terms of storyline but being run in theaters for about two months.
Godday Godday Chaa
The Punjabi film Godday Godday Chaa which stars Sonam Bajwa, Tania, Gitaj Bindrakhia, and Gurjazz in prominent roles has also set a benchmark in the industry in 2023. It marks a different place in everyone's heart, not in terms of its storyline. The songs of the film have rocked everyone’s playlist and theme and have created a buzz among the fans. Moreover, it’s one of the blockbuster Punjabi films of 2023. Speaking of the storyline, it’s a women-centric masterpiece which serves the audience with its colourful theme, comic story, and amazing star cast. We have seen all these four amazing artists together for the first time on the big screen and wish to see them in more films.
Maurh
Jatinder Mauhar's film Maurh is a ground-breaking production. The film Maurh, which tells the story between 1885 and 1893 and is set against the untamed sandy badlands of Punjab, has turned the career of the director who worked on it around. It tells a story of honour, defiance, and resiliency against the oppressive dual rule of native kings and British colonizers. Witness the remarkable tale of Jeona Maurh and his brother Kishna Maurh, who become rays of hope as they fight against this unfair system and stand up for their rights. Their challenges, goals, and dreams are truly remarkable. The characters in Maurh who were portrayed by Ammy Virk, Dev Kharoud, Amiek Virk, Marc Randhawa and others have given us the ultimate cinematic experience. It was a great experimental concept of the Punjabi industry.
However, everyone is keeping their eyes on 2024 to get more great experiences in the cinema world. After witnessing these types of trendsetters, the standards have been rising and expectations become higher.
