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Sardaar Ji 3 Breaks Box Office Records in Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Conflict

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Jun 29, 2025 — 1 min read

The third installment in the Sardaar Ji franchise, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, has achieved a record-breaking opening in Pakistan, surpassing previous box office records held by Indian films. The film, which was released internationally on June 27, garnered approximately PKR 9 crore (approximately USD 500,000) in Pakistan over its opening weekend, setting a new record for the highest three-day gross by an Indian film in the country. Despite the ongoing ban on Indian films in Pakistan since 2019, Sardaar Ji 3 received clearance from Pakistan's censor board and was released across the country.

Key Takeaways:

Sardaar Ji 3 has achieved a record-breaking opening in Pakistan, surpassing previous box office records held by Indian films.
The film, released internationally on June 27, garnered approximately PKR 9 crore (approximately USD 500,000) in Pakistan over its opening weekend.
This is the best opening ever for any Indian or Pakistani film in Pakistani theatres, according to exhibitor and distributor Nadeem Mandviwalla.
The success of Sardaar Ji 3 has been a breath of fresh air for the Pakistani entertainment industry, particularly for cinema house owners.
The film's release has been a boon for cinema houses in Pakistan, which have been dwindling in recent years due to the ban on Indian films.
Sardaar Ji 3 is directed by Amar Hundal and produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu of White Hill Studios alongside Story Time Productions.
The film is the third installment in the Sardaar Ji franchise, following the first two films released in 2012 and 2015.

Statistics:

PKR 9 crore (approximately USD 500,000) - The amount garnered by Sardaar Ji 3 in Pakistan over its opening weekend.
2019 - The year the ban on Indian films in Pakistan was imposed.
2010 - The year Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. was established.

Sources:

DNA (Daily News & Analysis) - "Sardaar Ji 3 Breaks Box Office Records in Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Conflict"
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