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).
Saunkan Saunkne was a masterclass in balancing social commentary with commercial comedy. In lesser hands, the subject would have been sleazy. Here, it was treated with warmth. Sargun Mehta delivered a career-best performance—her confusion between the simpleton husband and the romantic brother-in-law was palpable. Nimrat Khaira, primarily a singer, stunned as the shy, earnest second husband.
A serious, soul-stirring drama about a father (Satinder Sartaaj) fighting the system to bring back his son who has been wrongly implicated in a drug case and imprisoned in a foreign country. It is a commentary on the Punjabi drug epidemic and the desperation of families.
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) 7. Zindagi Zindabaad (Released: December 2022) Starring: Satinder Sartaaj, Sargun Mehta, Neeru Bajwa Director: Manav Shah 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
It’s Diljit Dosanjh . Need we say more? The fan following alone guaranteed a hit. But beyond that, the film successfully rebooted a beloved franchise by shifting from romantic comedy to action-comedy. Neeru Bajwa looked stunning and matched Diljit’s energy beat for beat.
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) 6. Shava Ni Girdhari Lal (Released: November 2022) Starring: Gippy Grewal, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu (Miss Universe 2021), Sargun Mehta, Prince Kanwaljit Singh Director: Gippy Grewal A happy-go-lucky villager (Ammy) falls for a modern,
The chemistry between Ammy and Sonam is electric. The first half is a breeze—fun, flirty, and filled with beautiful Punjab landscapes. The second half is a slow burn as the families clash. The dialogue is sharp: "Tusi shatranj diya rani ho, jeetna assi sikha dange" (You are a queen in chess, we’ll teach you how to win). The climax doesn’t rely on violence but on a clever speech, which is refreshing. The only flaw is the pacing—the middle 20 minutes drag slightly. A wholesome family hit.
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) 3. Jatt & Juliet 3 (Released: June 2022) Starring: Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa Director: Jagdeep Sidhu
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. In lesser hands, the subject would have been sleazy
Let’s dive into the long reviews of the 7 hits that defined 2022. Starring: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira Director: Amarjit Singh Saron
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) 5. Sher Punjab Di (Released: September 2022) Starring: Guri, Neeru Bajwa, Dheeraj Kumar Director: Gopi Sunder
Raw, rustic action. Punjabi audiences had been craving a massy, angry-young-man film, and Sher Punjab Di delivered. Guri, usually known for romantic roles, underwent a physical transformation—bulked up, intense eyes, and a heavy dialect.
This film is not trying to be deep. It is pure, masala entertainment. The cinematography is bright and colorful, perfect for the festive season. The supporting cast (Prince Kanwaljit Singh as the fake father) is hilarious. Harnaaz Sandhu is surprisingly good for a debut—she holds her own against Sargun Mehta. The negatives: the songs are forgettable except for the title track. The plot is so thin that if you think about it for two seconds, it falls apart. But for a Diwali release, it was exactly what the doctor ordered: no stress, just smiles.