Laughter, Legacy & a New Beginning: ‘Carry On Jatta 4’ Team Comes Together for First Reading Session

Punjabi cinema’s most successful comedy franchise is officially back in motion.

The core team of Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Smeep Kang, Naresh Kathooria, and Pukhraj Bhalla recently came together for the first official reading session of Carry On Jatta 4 — and the atmosphere was exactly what fans would hope for: laughter-filled, relaxed, and brimming with chemistry.

Photos from the session show the cast in high spirits, sharing jokes, reacting to scenes, and clearly enjoying the process — a reassuring sign for audiences eagerly awaiting the next chapter of the blockbuster franchise.

A Franchise That Redefined Punjabi Comedy

Since its debut, Carry On Jatta has grown into a cultural phenomenon, consistently drawing packed theatres and becoming a benchmark for Punjabi slapstick comedy done right. Each installment has built upon familiar characters while introducing new comic dynamics, making the franchise both dependable and fresh.

With Carry On Jatta 4, expectations are naturally high — and the early energy from the reading session suggests the team is fully aware of the responsibility that comes with that legacy.

A Different Chapter This Time

While the mood at the reading session was joyful, Carry On Jatta 4 also marks a noticeable shift for the franchise.

Veteran actor and comedy icon Jaswinder Bhalla, who was an integral part of the earlier films, will not be part of this installment following his recent passing. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by fans who closely associate his presence with the franchise’s identity.

At the same time, the session featured Pukhraj Bhalla, Jaswinder Bhalla’s son, participating alongside the core cast — a moment that quietly reflects continuity within Punjabi cinema, without turning the spotlight away from the film itself.

What the Reading Session Tells Us

Script reading sessions are often the first real indicator of a film’s tone — and if these visuals are anything to go by, Carry On Jatta 4 is shaping up to retain its signature madness while exploring new rhythms among the cast.

The relaxed camaraderie, spontaneous laughter, and engaged discussions suggest a script that’s working on paper — always a good sign before cameras start rolling.

Punjabi Mania Take

Carry On Jatta 4 enters production with:

• A proven franchise

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• A trusted creative team

• A cast that clearly enjoys working together

• And a narrative space that allows something new to emerge

It’s still early days, but the reading session has already done its job — it has reminded audiences why this franchise continues to matter.

More updates are expected as the film moves closer to production.