Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir have delivered a box office surprise with Sardaar Ji 3, despite the film being banned in India. Released internationally on June 27, the film was surrounded by controversy due to the inclusion of a Pakistani actress, which led to a boycott campaign in India and an official release ban.
Despite this, fans abroad turned up in huge numbers, making the film an instant hit.
Record-Breaking Opening: ₹4.32 Crore on Day One
According to trade analysts, Sardaar Ji 3 raked in ₹4.32 crore overseas on its opening day, positioning it as the third-highest opening Punjabi film of all time—only trailing behind Jatt & Juliet 3 and Carry on Jatta 3.
Pakistan Welcomes Sardaar Ji 3 with Housefull Shows
In a surprising twist, the film’s performance in Pakistan has surpassed expectations. With theaters reportedly going housefull, Sardaar Ji 3 collected a staggering ₹3 crore on its first day in Pakistan alone. It has now become the highest-grossing Indian film in Pakistan on day one, surpassing all previous Bollywood records in the country.
Controversy in Punjab, Craze in Pakistan
While the film faced major backlash in Punjab, India, over the inclusion of a Pakistani lead, it simultaneously gained massive traction in Pakistani cinemas. Hania Aamir, making her Indian film debut, has received a warm response from fans across borders, suggesting that audiences are embracing the collaboration despite the political tension.
