As Eidul Fitr approaches, Pakistani cinemas are preparing for a festive surge with several new film releases. From action-packed blockbusters to lighthearted comedies and family dramas, filmmakers are bringing a variety of entertainment to the big screen, aiming to attract large audiences during one of the country’s busiest cinema-going holidays.
Aag Lagay Basti Main
Set in the vibrant and chaotic city of Karachi, much like Na Maloom Afraad, Aag Lagay Basti Main follows a struggling married couple who resort to crime to overcome financial hardship. Starring Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan, the film reunites the duo after Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad, placing them in a comedic crime story filled with chaos.
Language: Urdu
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Action
Cast: Fahad Mustafa, Mahira Khan, Javed Sheikh, Tabish Hashmi
Director: Bilal Atif Khan
Producer: Big Bang Entertainment, ARY Films, Salman Iqbal Films
Delhi Gate
Set in Lahore’s historic Walled City, Delhi Gate tells the story of a young man who takes on a powerful criminal while trying to protect the woman he loves. Against the backdrop of old Lahore’s vibrant culture, director Nadeem Cheema blends romance and action, once again portraying the city itself as a central character in the narrative.
Language: Urdu
Genre: Action, Romance
Cast: Yasir Khan (YSK), Suzain Fatima, Shamoon Abbasi, Javed Sheikh, Shafqat Cheema
Producer: Sky Films
Director: Nadeem Cheema
Bullah
The film follows Bullah, a man who rises against oppression in modern-day Punjab, confronting powerful enemies while grappling with themes of faith, identity, and resistance. Marking Shaan Shahid’s return to Punjabi action cinema, the film is written by Nasir Adeeb and directed by Shoaib Khan, blending classic revenge storytelling with modern, stylised action influences.
Language: Punjabi
Genre: Action, Romance
Cast: Shaan Shahid, Sara Loren, Saleem Sheikh, Naeema Butt, Adnan Butt, Ali Josh
Producer: Shakeel Khan
Director: Shoaib Khan
