It’s 2017 and the Pakistani film industry has gotten its kick! We’re in store for quite a few treats this year and while we might have some misses, most of them look like a promising hit. Have your popcorn ready and get all comfy, because we have a list of movies that you should be looking forward to this year!
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Cast: Fahad Mustafa, Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry
Release Date: N/A
The sequel to Pakistan’s biggest blockbuster of 2016 promises to be bigger and better than before!
Chalay Thay Saath
Cast: Syra Shehroz, Kent S Leung, Osama Tahir, Mansha Pasha, Zhalay Sarhadi, Behroze Sabzwari, Faris Khalid, Shamim Halai, Sherbaaz Kaleem,
Directed By: Umer Adil
Release Date: 21st April 2017
Plot: The movie is a rom-com with a little bit of drama and self-discovery. The movie looks like a travelogue and will be about relationships and their complexities.
Azaadi
Cast: Moammar Rana, Sonya Hussyn, Maryam Ansari, Ali Fateh, Samama, Waseem, Erum, Ali Bilal,
Directed By: Imran Malik
Release Date: N/A
Plot: The plot of the story revolves around the Kashmir issue and shows the leads of the movie in their army avatar.
Sonya Hussyn recently spoke to a publication about her movie, “My character Zara is an independent journalist, who is [of] Pakistani [origin] but was born and brought up in the UK. She’s outspoken, feisty and just a very empowered woman that many young girls will be able to relate to.”
Whistle
Cast: Sohail Sameer, Tatmain Ul Qulb, Aamir Kazmi, Osama Bin Ghazi, Imran Ali Mani, Dewan Shuayb Khan, Farhan Ally Agha, Beenay Raja, Imaad Ali, Meerab Awan Meeru
Directed By: Ammad Azhar
Release Date: 17th February 2017
Plot: This movie belongs to an action-thriller genre and is about drug trafficking in Pakistan. The trailer of the movie shows some bold scenes and quite a bit of action. The movie is set to release on 17th Feb 2017.
Raasta
Cast: Sahir Lodhi, Aijaz Aslam, Abeer Rizvi, Shamoon Abbasi, Mathira, Sana Nawaz, Naveed Raza, Saleem Mairaj, Irfan Motiwala, Saima Azhar
Directed By: Sahir Lodhi
Release Date: 23rd March 2017
Plot: While the movie resembles some of SRK’s previous work, the plot revolves around two brothers who will take revenge in the failed political system of Pakistan. The movie is expected to release in November 2017.
Parwaaz Hai Junoon
Cast: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Aamir, Kubra Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Marina Khan, Shaz Khan, Shamoon Abbasi
Director: Haseeb Hassan
Release Date: 2nd September 2017
Plot: This is an upcoming war, drama and romance movie that will pay tribute to the Pakistan Air Force.
Momina & Duraid Films Presents"Parwaaz Hai Junoon"A Tribute To Pakistan AirforceFilm Directed By Haseeb Hassan Producerd By Momina DuraidWritten By Farhat Ishtiaq
Posted by Parwaaz Hai Junoon on Friday, September 9, 2016
Zarrar
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Nadeem Baig, Kiran Malik, Adnan Butt, Nayyer Ejaz
Directed By: Shaan Shahid
Release Date: N/A
Plot: Shaan seems to be involved in a lot of patriotic projects and this movie reflects the same sentiment. The movie will be an action-packed thriller and is being shot in London.
Project Ghazi
Cast: Sheheryar Munawar, Syra Shehroz, Humayun Saeed, Talat Hussain, Adnan Jaffar, Aamir Qureshi
Directed By: Nadir Shah
Release Date: N/A
Plot: This will be Pakistan’s first live-action movie that revolves around an advanced soldier project. While there have been action and animated movies coming out, it’s refreshing to see a superhero movie that we’re all excited about. The movie is expected to release this year.
BTS video:
Project Ghazi – Behind The Scene Ep 1
The official first episode of the Behind The Scenes for Project Ghazi. Stay tuned for more updates through our facebook page. www.facebook.com/projectghazi
Posted by Project Ghazi on Monday, July 11, 2016
Verna
Cast: Mahira Khan, Haroon Khan,
Directed By: Shoaib Mansoor
Release Date: 25th June, 2017
Plot: This will be the third Shoaib Mansoor movie and will deal with women issues.
Jackpot
Cast: Noor Hassan, Sanam Chaudhry, Sana Fakhir, Inayat Khan, Javed Sheikh, Reyhna Malhotra, Adnan Shah, Ismail Tara, Tipu
Directed By: Shoaib Khan
Release Date: N/A
Plot: The movie will be like a travelogue as the lead characters will be traveling to scenic locations after winning a ‘jackpot’. Producer Khurram Riaz spoke about the plot of the movie as follows, “It’s a musical comedy that revolves around a lottery ticket that lands itself in one character’s coat. From there on, it travels from Pakistan to Phuket, Thailand and back again to Pakistan and with it travel other characters running after the lottery, from one country to another. That’s why the name is Jackpot.”
Albela Rahi
Cast: Fawad Khan
Directed By: Sultan Ghani Afzal
Release Date: N/A
Plot: This movie will be a biopic of the pop singer and maestro Alamgir and paying homage to his contributions the music industry.
Arth 2
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Mohib Mirza, Humaima Malik, Uzma Hassan, Yasir Hussain
Directed By: Shaan Shahid
Release Date: N/A
Plot: Arth 2 will be a remake of Bollywood classic Arth which was written by Mahesh Bhatt and is known to be about his extramarital affair with Parveen Babi.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLDJrsHhfCB/?tagged=arth2
#Shaanshahid #Mohibmirza #Arth #Arth2 #btsmoments #london #londonspell #Pakistanimovie #comingsoon
Posted by Shaan Shahid on Saturday, November 19, 2016
Jhol (previously Two+Two)
Cast: Bilal Ashraf, Urwa Hocane, Ali Azmat, Nausheen Shah, Saleem Mairaj, Shakeel Hussain Khan, Mustafa Qureshi, Babra Sharif
Directed By: Shahid Shafaat
Release Date: N/A
Plot: The movie is expected to be a perfect blend of action and comedy.
Rangreza
Cast: Gohar Rasheed, Bilal Ashraf, Urwa Hocane, Saleem Mairaj, Akbar Subhani, Seemi Pasha, Humaira Bano, Saba Faisal, Tanveer Jamal, Shahid Naqvi
Directed By: Amir Mohiuddin
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Teefa In Trouble
Cast: Ali Zafar, Maya Ali
Directed By: Ahsan Rahim
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
This will be Ali Zafar’s Pakistani film debut. The movie is still in production but promises to be an action-comedy.
Maula Jatt 2 (name yet to be decided)
Cast: Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sanam Jung, Shamoon Abbasi, Adnan Jaffer,
Directed By: Bilal Lashari
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Plot: This movie will be bringing back the gandasa! While the movie is inspired by the 1979 cult-classic Maula Jatt, but it is not a sequel to the said movie.
Wujood
Cast: Kubra Khan, Danish Taimoor, Nadeem, Shahid, Frieha Altaf, Saeeda Imtiaz, Shaheen Khan
Directed By: Javed Sheikh
Release Date: 2017
Plot: The film will be a love triangle with a little bit of action.
Chupan Chupai
Cast: Ahsan Khan, Neelam Muneer, Faizan Khawaja, Sakina Samo, Talat Hussain, Adnan Jaffar, Rashid Khawaja, Rehan Sheikh, Javed Sheikh,
Directed By: Mohsin Ali
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Chein Aye Na
Cast: Shehroz Sabzwari, Sarish Khan, Atiqa Odho, Nadeem Baig, Behroze Sabzwari, Danish Nawaz, Mustafa Qureshi, Saima Noor, Moammar Rana
Directed By: Syed Noor
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Plot: This will be a romantic saga that will star a perfect blend of legends and fresh faces.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOwcFzjhth5/
Mehrunnisa V Lub You
Cast: Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed, Javed Sheikh
Directed By: Yasir Nawaz
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
The film is still in production.
Yalghaar
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Armeena Khan, Mansoor Ahmed, Ayesha Omer, Ayub Khoso, Gohar Rasheed, Hassan Rana, Bilal Ashraf, Sikander Rizvi
Directed By: Hassan Rana
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Plot: With some risky directional shots and lots of action, the film will follow the lives of young soldiers. It is based on a true story about a military operation that is conducted in the Piochar region of Swat for over 76 hours.
Punjab Nahi Jaongi
Cast: Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, Urwa Hocane,
Directed By: Nadeem Beyg
Release Date: The film is expected to release in March or April 2017.
Plot: It will be a cross-cultural film that involves Karachi and Punjab. The film that will revolve around a love triangle.
Tum Hi To Ho
Cast: Danish Taimoor, Qurat ul ain, Mathira, Saim Ali
Directed By: Sangeeta
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Plot: This will be a romance movie revolving around college students under the tutelage of the legend, Sangeeta.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Rn6e6DRaH/
Zeher-e-Ishq
Cast: Asad Zaman Khan, Maira Khan, Sana Nawaz, Tipu, Shabbir Jan, Shakeel
Directed By: Khalid Khan
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Plot: It has been described as a Sufi love story and will be inspired by Rumi’s teachings.
Kambakht
Cast: Humayun Saeed, Shafqat Cheema, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, Saba Qamar, Sohai Ali Abro, Hamza Ali Abbasi
Directed By: Hamza Ali Abbasi
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
The film is still in production.
ARY Films and Kahani Films Presents.. KAMBAKHT.. A Hamza Ali Abbasi Film…Releasing soon by ARY Films in Cinemas Across Pakistan
Posted by KAMBAKHT on Friday, February 7, 2014
Waar 2
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Agha Haris Durrani, Bilal Ashraf, Ayesha Omer, Aleeze Nasser
Directed By: Hassan Waqas Rana
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Plot: The movie is the sequel to Bilal Lashari’s Waar released in 2013. Waar was about a major who was brought out of retirement to help stop a terrorist attack. The plot of the film isn’t out yet but it will surely be an action-packed thriller.
Azad
Cast: Salman Shahid, Sanam Saeed, Rehan Sheikh, Sabreen Hisbani, Nimra Bucha, Zahid Ahmed, Ajlal Shah, Sajjad Kishwar, Jawad Rana, Angeline Malik, Imran Abbas, Shumaila Hussain
Directed By: Rehan Sheikh
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
Gidh
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Humayun Saeed, Ayesha Khan, Sara Loren, Syed Jibran, Hamza Ali Abbasi
Directed By: Shamoon Abbasi
Plot: The plot of the film will revolve around the lives of film stars which isn’t what it seems like. The film includes darker themes like anger, love, loss, revenge, and the involvement of press and police in their lives.
GIDH FIRST LOOK (short teaser)
Posted by GIDH on Sunday, October 5, 2014
Ae Dil Meray Chal Ray
Cast: Sana Sarfaraz, Sarah Sarfaraz, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Javed Sheikh, Adnan Shah Tipu, Jawad Bashir
Directed By: Jamal Sheikh
Plot: The film is a romantic comedy. There will be bits of action as well. We will see Mikaal Zulfiqar as a model in the movie which seems exciting. The film is currently in production.
Posted by Mikaal Zulfiqar on Friday, February 3, 2017
Cake The Film
Cast: Adnan Malik, Sanam Saeed, Aamina Sheikh,
Directed By: Asim Abbasi
Release Date: The release date for the movie has not been announced yet.
It is supposed to be a fast-paced film and the audiences will be able to relate to it.
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