10 Most Awaited Pakistani Movies of 2017-2018
Pakistani film industry had not been much of a contributor
to the global entertainment in terms of movies, but since the last couple of
years there has been a lot of progress. Pakistani film industry is now trying
to play catch up. Many new releases can be expected from Lollywood in 2017 and
2018.
Mehrunisa V Lub You
Danish Taimoor will be starring along with the debut
actress - Sana javed in the romantic comedy Mehrunisa V Lub You. This is
Danish Taimoor’s third movie after his back to back hits. . Javed Sheikh will be playing a supporting
character. The overall tone of the movie is very light hearted and fun. Yasir
Nawaz, the director of the said that he is trying to convey a special message
through this film. The movie is scheduled to release
this Eid ul Fitr
Movie: Mehrunisa V Lub
You
Release date: June 26, 2017
Star cast: Danish
Taimoor, Javed Sheikh & Sana Javed
Producer: Hassan Zia & Nida Yasir
Director: Yasir
Nawaz
Azaadi
Azaadi is an upcoming flick that portrays the struggle of
Kashmir. The film is a combination of patriotism, love and women empowerment. Moammar
Rana will be playing the lead role of a boy who fights for freedom. The lead
opposite will be will be Sonya Hussain. The movie is a directorial debut of
Imran Malik. Azaadi is set to come out on the Pakistan Independence day.
Movie: Azaadi
Release date: August 14, 2017
Star cast: Javed
Sheikh, Sonya Hussain, Nadeem Baig & Moammar Rana
Producer: Irfan Malik
Director: Imran
Malik
Rangreza
Rangreza is a musical
drama film. It stars Bilal Ashraf, Urwa Farhan and
Gohar Rasheed in the lead roles. A lot of fusion of the modern pop music and
classical qawwali will be seen in this movie. The shooting of Rengreza is in
progress and it is expected to hit the cinemas at the end of 2017.
Movie: Rangreza
Release date: December 21, 2017
Star cast: Gohar Rasheed, Bilal Ashraf, Urwa Farhan, Saleem Mairaj
& Akbar Subhani
Producer: Yasir Mohiuddin & Usman Malkani
Director: Aamir Mohiuddin
Maula Jatt 2
This has movie kept everyone on their toes. Maybe this is
dues to the fact that three top actors of the Pakistani film industry are
starring in Maula Jatt 2. The story of the movie is still a mystery but the
fans are excited about seeing their favorite actors perform together. The
filming for Maula Jatt 2 has started. It is scheduled to come out in December.
Movie: Maula Jatt 2
Release date: December 25, 2017
Star cast: Fawad Khan, Hamza Abbasi & Mahira Khan
Producer: Bilal Lashari
Director: Bilal Lashari
Jhol
Another entertaining flick is expected to hit the
theaters in June. Urwa Farhan and Ali Azmat are pairing up for this romantic
comedy. Urwa will be playing the role of a business woman while Ali
Azmat will be seen as a gallant policeman. With the tag line ‘A Comedy of Terrors’, we cannot wait to see what this
movie has in store for us.
Movie: Jhol
Release date: June
26, 2017
Star cast: Ali Azmat, Urwa Farhan, Salim Meraj, Nayyar Ejaz, Nausheen
Shah & Bilal Ashraf
Producer: Hamza Ahmad Ansari & Hassaan Azhar
Director: Shahid Shafaat
Zarrar
Zarrar is a spy action thriller that will be directed by Asad ul Haq. Shaan Shahid will be starring in the role of
a spy. It is the highest budgeted action of the Pakistani film industry. The
best technicians have been called in from abroad. The producers have high hope
from this action packed flick.
Movie: Zarrar
Release date: 2017
Star cast: Shaan Shahid & Farhan Tahir
Producer: Riaz Shahid Films & STG
Director: Asad ul Haq
Arth 2
This film is very close to everyone’s hearts as it is a
symbol of Indo-Pak friendship. Arth 2 is a remake of
Mahesh Bhatt’s Arth (1982). Arth 2 will be a classic movie full of
action and drama. Shaan Shahid will be starring in
the movie along with Humaima Malik. Mahesh Bhatt is very positive about this
remake, solidifying the relations between the Indian and Pakistani
entertainment industry.
Movie: Arth 2
Release date: 2017
Star cast: Shaan Shahid, Humaima Malik & Uzma Hasan
Producer: Shaan Shahid
Director: Shaan Shahid
Parwaaz Hay Junoon
Parwaaz Hay Junoon is a work of Hum TV
Production. It is based on a real life story and relays the message about women
empowerment and courage. Hamza Ali Abbasi & Hania Aamir will be
playing the lead roles of air force pilots. Haseeb Hasan will be directing this
war drama. This movie is being produced in collaboration with the Pakistan Air
Force. Parwaaz Hay Junoon
is set to release on Eid ul Azha.
Movie: Parwaaz Hay Junoon
Release date: 2017
Star cast: Hamza
Ali Abbasi, Hania Aamir & Ahad Raza Mir
Producer: Momina Duraid
Director: Haseeb
Hasan
Punjab Nahi Jaungi
The makers of Jawaani Phir Nahi Aani have announced
their next project. Punjab Nahi Jaungi is a love story featuring Humayun
Saeed as a Punjabi macho man and Mehwish Hayat as the modern city girl who does
not want to bound by the typical norms. Nadeem Baig
will be directing this romantic drama. Punjab
Nahi Jaungi is expected to hit the floors on Eid ul azha 2017.
Movie: Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Release date: 2017
Star cast: Humayun
Saeed, Urwa Hocane & Mehwish Hayat
Producer: Humayun Saeed
Director: Nadeem Baig
Teefa In Trouble
Ali Zafar has acted in many
Indian movie. Teefa In Trouble is Ali Zafar’s debut movie in Pakistan. Ali
zafar has gone through a complete makeover for his role in this flick. This
movie is also a debut for the popular drama actress, Maya Ali. Teefa In Trouble
is an action comedy produced by Lightingale
Productions. The shooting for the film has only just started but its social
media fans have exceeded 7.7 million.
Movie: Teefa In
Trouble
Release date: 2018
Star cast: Ali Zafar & Maya Ali
Producer: Lightingale Productions
Director: Ahsan Rahim