The legend of Maula Jatt
The Legend of Maula Jatt India Release: The 2 hour 33 minute Fawad Khan starrer Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ had to wait two years for its release in its neighboring country India. ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is the most expensive and biggest film in the history of Pakistani cinema. At a time when the film was making waves in many countries of the world, including Pakistan and Arab countries, cinema lovers in India were also hoping to watch it. After facing many difficulties and political situation between the two countries, the film is finally going to release.
‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ was released on 12 October 2022 in Pakistan. This film is the result of hard work of the director, actors and producers. It took about 10 years to build. ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ cast the biggest actors of Pakistan. It starred many stars like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malik, Gauhar Rashid, Shamoon, Shafqat Cheema, Adnan Jafar, Faris Safi, Ahsan Khan and Babar Ali. The film was directed by Bilal Lashari. Bilal co-wrote the film with Nasir Adeeb. The film was produced by Bilal Lashari, Ammara Hikmat and Ali Murtaza.
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How much did it make and how much did you earn?
The makers spent around Rs 70 crore (Pakistan Rupees) to make ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’. It was said that this is the most expensive film of Pakistan. The treatment of the film was also magnificent. When the film was released, Housefull boards had to be put up in theaters in many countries of the world, including Pakistan. The film was released in over 500 screens in 25 countries including Pakistan, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Denmark, Bahrain, Netherlands, Oman, Germany, Kuwait, France, Sweden, Spain, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. The film collected around Rs. 51 Crores (Pakistani Rupees) earned a huge amount. The film grossed Rs. Did business of more than 400 crores.
The release was postponed until 2022
Fawad Khan and Mahira’s film was slated to release in December 2022 in India. Zee Studios holds the distribution rights of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’. But at that time the film was shelved due to controversy. At the time, a spokesperson for cinema chain Inox said, “The distributors have informed that the release of the film in India has been postponed indefinitely. “We have not been given a new date nor have we been told the reason for stopping the release.” At that time, Zee Studios was going to release the film in Delhi and Punjab. As soon as the release of the film was discussed, the MNS also opposed its release.
There was a controversy regarding this film
This film is releasing in India after a long time. But it is not that it was released easily in Pakistan. ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ was to be released in the year 2019 itself. The makers announced this in 2018 as well. As soon as the first look of the film was released, the film ran into trouble. In fact, in the year 1979, a film called ‘Maula Jatt’ was released. Its producer was Sarwar Bhatti Bilal. As soon as he saw the first look of the film, he went to court and filed a copyright case. The matter stalled. The case lasted for almost two years. In the end, by the time both sides agreed, the corona virus had knocked. The release of the film was postponed and will come in 2022.
What is the story of The Legend of Maula Jatt?
‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ was based on Younus Malik’s Pakistani film ‘Maula Jatt’. It was called a reboot of the film. The story of the film revolves around the rivalry between Maula Jatt (Fawad Khan) and Noori Jatt (Hamza Ali Abbasi). With the way the film has been loved all over the world, it is hoped that it can do good business in India.
