Pakistani cinema has been struggling to make a positive impact on its viewers. More so because the ban on Bollywood films also led to a significant loss in box office receipts.
Year 2019 was very challenging time for Pakistani cinemas, particularly due to the various obstacles they faced in attracting the masses. In fact, it was reported that cinemas faced a loss of over 35% from 2018.
Therefore, despite being successful in its own right, films from last year like Avengers: Endgame, Baaji, Superstar or Parey Hut Love didn’t make it to this list.
This list solely consists of movies that broke the all-time highest grossing films in Pakistan record. And you’s be surprised to see that 4 out of 5 of these films are from 2018. Let’s begin!
5. Teefa in Trouble
Ali Zafar and Maya Ali starrer Teefa in Trouble was released in July, 2018. Despite being released amidst the elections and with Eid just three weeks away, it became the highest-grossing non-Holiday Pakistani film. It earned Rs 350 million.
4. Punjab Nai Jaungi
This 2017 Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat blockbuster film released on Eid-ul-Azha, 2017 and had become the first film of its time to breach the 350 million mark in the country. Punjab Nai Jaungi earned Rs 352 million.
3. Parwaaz Hai Junoon
Parwaaz Hai Junoon had released opposite Jawani Phir Nai Ani 2 on Eid-ul-Azha 2019. The competition was tough, however, it raked in great numbers and has secured the number 3 spot in this list. Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir, Hania Aamir, Kubra Khan and Shaz Khan starrer made Rs 360 million.
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2. Sanju
Ranbir Kapoor’s 2018 mega-hit movie was yet again a non-holiday release. This Bollywood film gained worldwide recognition and has become the second most highest-grossing movie in Pakistan. Sanju earned a total of Rs 366 million in Pakistan.
1. Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
The top spot is secured by 2018 blockbuster movie Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. This film is Humayun Saeed’s second entry in the list and you’d be stunned by the numbers. JPNA2 is the only film that reached the 500 million mark in Pakistan and to this day, it has managed to stay at the top. It earned a whopping Rs 520 million at the box office.
With the start of 2020, we feel overwhelmed by the number of films that are slated for release this year. Perhaps, the next time we sit down to make a list, we might see some new entries in the top-grossing movies.
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via Entertainmentpk
