It grossed roughly ₹39.45 crore globally, securing its spot as a top performer.

A stark departure from mindless comedies, Aaja Mexico Challiye tackles the dangerous reality of the "Donkey Route"—an illegal immigration path used by desperate youths trying to enter the United States through Central America.

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The movie details the perilous "Donkey Flight" route taken by undocumented Punjabi youth attempting to enter the United States via Mexico. Ammy Virk delivers a career-best performance as a desperate young man trapped in foreign jungles, facing cartel violence, hunger, and fraud. The movie served as a stark public eye-opener and cemented the industry's ability to pull off intense thrillers. 6. Lekh Release Date: April 1, 2022 Director: Manvir Brar

While technically released in late 2022, The Legend of Maula Jatt shattered every single box office record for a Punjabi-language film globally. Starring Feroze Khan and Mahira Khan, this wasn't just a movie; it was a cinematic event. With its gritty production value, brutal action sequences, and iconic dialogue delivery, it became the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time.

Here is an in-depth look at seven hit Punjabi movies of 2022 that captivated audiences and redefined regional cinema. 1. Saunkan Saunkne Romantic Comedy / Family Drama Cast: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira Director: Amarjit Singh Saron

Director Jagdeep Sidhu, known for emotional masterpieces like Qismat , delivered one of the most artistic and critically acclaimed films of 2022. While its heavy theme polarized mainstream audiences, it was a massive critical hit. Sargun Mehta delivered a career-defining performance, and newcomer Gitaz Bindrakhia earned widespread praise, making Moh a landmark film for structural experimentation in Pollywood. 6. Main Viyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal Genre: Romantic Comedy Cast: Gurnam Bhullar, Sonam Bajwa Director: Rupinder Inderjit

: A reboot of the 1979 cult classic, this Pakistani Punjabi film starring Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi shattered every previous box office record for Punjabi cinema globally. Saunkan Saunkne Verdict : Blockbuster Worldwide Gross : ~₹57.60 crore