Punjabi-language blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt is returning to cinemas in the UK this Eid. Director Bilal Lashari announced the news in an Instagram post, writing, “You asked for it — it’s back! The Legend of Maula Jatt returns to UK cinemas this Eid — March 28! Catch the epic, history-making blockbuster one more time in theatres.”
Bilal followed the announcement up with another post, which listed the 29 venues where the film would be screening. Fans in the UK should be able to see the titular protagonist wielding his gandasa on the big screens at Cineworld, VUE, and ODEON. The running period for the film has yet to be confirmed.
The film originally released worldwide in October 2022, spotlighting a star-studded cast including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Hamza Ali Abbasi. Amid political tensions, it also secured an India release date in 2024. However, its delayed run in the neighbouring country was halted by September.
The action reboot was expected to mark a historic moment as the first Pakistani release in India in more than a decade. However, the film’s release was blocked, with sources citing the ongoing ban on Indian films in Pakistan as a key factor. The ban has been in place since 2019, and any Pakistani films attempting to enter the Indian market face significant opposition.
As per Bollywood Life, in an earlier statement, Thackeray issued a warning ahead of the film’s proposed release in early October. His grievances were rooted in the timing of the release, coinciding with the Navratri festival in Maharashtra. He emphasised the potential for unrest: “Navratri festival will start around the time when this movie will be released. I don’t want any conflict to happen in Maharashtra.”
The controversy cast a shadow over what was otherwise set to be a momentous occasion. The Legend of Maula Jatt, which originally hit cinemas in Pakistan in 2022, has become one of the country’s highest-grossing films.
This controversy came at an interesting time for the Fawad, who has long been one of the most beloved Pakistani stars to cross over into Bollywood. His previous appearances in hit films like Kapoor & Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil left a lasting impression on Indian audiences.
As per Hindustan Times, the Humsafar actor is reportedly making his Bollywood comeback in a film opposite Ridhi Dogra. The film is expected to be released in 2026.
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