Directed by Dara Singh, this film explored the emotional trauma of the 1947 partition.

A landmark religious film that earned a National Film Award and revitalized interest in Punjabi cinema.

Punjabi filmmaking dates back to the silent era, beginning with . The first "talkie," " Sheela " (1935) , also known as Pind Di Kurhi , was a major hit that introduced the legendary actress and singer Noor Jehan. Significant early milestones include:

The 21st century saw a shift toward light-hearted romantic comedies, which became the industry's staple. Blockbusters like and " Jatt & Juliet " (2012) set new box-office benchmarks and popularized typical "Malwayi" accents on screen. All-Time Popular Punjabi Movies : All time Best Punjabi Movies - IMDb