First Pakistani Blockbuster in Over a Decade to be screened in Indian Cinemas, With stars like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, the The Legend of Maula Jatt (TLOMJ) has finally got its official release date for Indian screens, October 2, 2024, which has marked it as yet another colossal film, marking the first time in over a decade a Pakistani film will grace Indian cinema halls and TLOMJ seems to repeat the same story.
The announcement was released on the film’s official Instagram page, confirming the date and again telling fans to book early: “The Legacy of Maula Jatt lives on! Catch the cinematic masterpiece in Indian theatres on 2nd October 2024. Book your tickets now!”
Delays and Challenges in Bringing TLOMJ to Indian Screens
For now, The Legend of Maula Jatt was scheduled to release in December 2022 in India, but for unknown reasons, the film has been indefinitely postponed. An Indian multiplex chain, INOX, revealed at that time that “The distributor has conveyed that the release of the film in India has now been postponed indefinitely, and we have not been given any new date or the reason for stalling the release.”
However, Zee Studios has not issued any statement regarding this kind of opposition coming from the political fronts; though speculations have been rife in the media. MNS has been reported to oppose the movie’s release for which Central Board of Film Certification has not issued any official statement on the matter.
Global Success and Legacy of TLOMJ
Since the release of Legend of Maula Jatt in Pakistan on October 13, 2022, this film is a roaring hit. Bilal Lashari directed the film, which broke all records and became the highest-grossing Pakistani film ever, crossing Rs400 crore worldwide before August 2023. Exceptional production, along with a star-studded cast, has made it successful both critically and commercially.
The movie’s arrival in India is likely to be much buzzed among fans as Pakistan’s popular actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are going to be an added attraction. This would be the first time since Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol that another Pakistani film is going to be played on Indian screens.
Cross-Cultural Cinematic Marker
The Legend of Maula Jatt may be the first cinema gold rush from Pakistan to the Indian cinemas, which can provide a rare chance for cinematic exchange in light of real possibilities of cross-border collaborations amidst political tensions. As it’s going to release in Indian theaters, quite much anticipation would ride on how the Indian audience is going to take it in view of the historical point at which it crosses the Rs400 crore milestone.
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