Well, Diljit Dosanjh is on fire — again! His latest Punjabi blockbuster Sardaar Ji 3 is rewriting box office records, and this time, it’s happening across the border in Pakistan.
The film has officially become the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in Pakistan, raking in PKR 40.50 crore (approx USD 1.4 million). Yes, you read that right! This impressive feat puts it ahead of Carry on Jatta 3, which previously held the top spot.And guess what? Sardaar Ji 3 is still going strong and is expected to go even higher in the coming days.
Pakistan Loves Diljit — Here’s How the Film Performed
Released three weeks ago, Sardaar Ji 3 came out swinging with a massive PKR 21 crore opening week. Even during the second week, despite cinemas being shut down over Muharram weekend, the movie pulled in PKR 9.5 crore.
Now in its third week, it’s already added another PKR 10 crore in just six days, and it’s pacing towards PKR 11+ crore for the full week. That’s a super impressive hold — less than 50% drop from week one — which is rare in the film biz!At this rate, the film could easily crack PKR 50 crore, maybe even touch PKR 60 crore, which is just mind-blowing.
Punjab Province Leads the Way
What’s interesting is that over 85% of the film’s total revenue in Pakistan has come from Punjab province alone. Cities like Lahore are going gaga over it — the film has already earned PKR 25 crore in Lahore and is on track to touch PKR 40 crore in the city during its full run.
To put that into perspective, the highest-grossing film in Lahore ever is The Legend of Maula Jatt, which earned close to PKR 60 crore over a year-long run. For a Punjabi Indian film like Sardaar Ji 3 to come close to that kind of success is nothing short of legendary.
Top 10 Indian Films in Pakistan — Where It Stands Now
Here’s where Sardaar Ji 3 ranks among Indian films released in Pakistan:
- Sardaar Ji 3 (2025) – PKR 40.50 cr
- Carry on Jatta 3 (2023) – PKR 40.00 cr
- Sanju (2018) – PKR 37.60 cr
- Sultan (2016) – PKR 33.80 cr
- Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) – PKR 30.00 cr
Pretty wild, right? Bollywood blockbusters like Sanju, Sultan, PK, and Dhoom 3 are now trailing behind Diljit’s latest outing.
A Loophole That Helped Punjabi Cinema Thrive
Since 2019, Bollywood films have been banned in Pakistan due to geopolitical tensions. But here’s the twist: Punjabi films still made it through — mainly because many of them are officially co-produced in countries like Canada or the UK. This technical workaround has allowed Punjabi cinema to flourish in Pakistan even when Bollywood couldn’t.
While Bollywood has historically dominated cities like Karachi (Sindh province), Punjabi films have found a loyal and growing audience in Punjab, Pakistan.
What’s Next for Sardaar Ji 3?
With this kind of momentum, Sardaar Ji 3 could end up as the second-highest-grossing film of all time in Pakistan, only behind The Legend of Maula Jatt. That’s no small feat.
It’s not just a win for Diljit or Punjabi cinema — it’s a massive cultural moment, proving the power of cross-border storytelling, star power, and strong audience connection.
