Pakistani cinema witnessed a historic shift in 2025, with local films breaking box office records and raking in billions of rupees. From romantic blockbusters to unique horror films, Lollywood has made its mark as a prominent industry not only locally but globally. The year’s top-grossing film was Love Guru, which raked in a staggering 8.2 billion rupees at the global box office, surpassing the record of the iconic film The Legend of Maula Jatt in its first week of release. Directed by and starring Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan, the romantic comedy earned a remarkable rating of 8.1/10, with its high production values and story resonating with audiences of all ages.
Demdak, a horror film, marked a new era in cinema, earning over 2.1 billion rupees globally, including at the international box office. The film received praise for its thought-provoking themes, such as mental depth and family disintegration, presented in a unique, non-traditional way. It earned a rating of 7.5/10 and marked a significant milestone in Pakistani cinema’s global recognition, with successful releases in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan’s comeback film, Nilofar, was a major box office success, raking in 1.5 billion rupees in the first week and earning a rating of 7.9/10. The film’s slow-burning story resonated particularly well with Karachi and Lahore audiences.
Welcom to Punjab, despite being a limited success locally, made its mark internationally, with the film winning the Best Audience Award at the Baku Film Festival, highlighting Pakistan’s cultural identity globally. The film earned a rating of 7.0/10 locally.
Some films, however, failed to meet expectations, including The Marshal Artist and Qalafi, which earned 4.5 crore and 3 crore rupees, respectively. Although The Marshal Artist was praised for its action sequences, Qalafi failed due to its weak storyline, earning a rating of 4.5/10.
Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari expressed her concerns that people are now laughing at explicit content rather than comedy. Meanwhile, Pakistani actress Isma Abbas took to social media to debunk false and sensational news surrounding legendary actress Bushra Ansari and actor Feroze Khan.
The Grammy nomination of 28-year-old Zarqa Larsen was deemed a significant milestone in her career, according to foreign media. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has announced the production of the third installment of his popular franchise, “Oh My God.”
Riteish Deshmukh’s cousin, Ishaan Deshmukh, got married to actress and model Aishwarya Singh on December 23, with the wedding ceremonies being held in a grand manner. Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got a tattoo of his twin’s name on his hand on the occasion of New Year.
Bollywood actress Shradha Kapoor, who was seen looking worried alongside her father and former actor Shakti Kapoor in the hospital, asked paparazzi to refrain from filming them. The actress and her father were seen wearing masks.
The countdown has begun, and viewers are eagerly waiting for the release of Geo TV’s biggest love story, “Humrahi.” After a four-year break, South Korea’s popular boy band BTS has announced their comeback.
Meanwhile, Kapil Sharma faced criticism after a video of him went viral on social media. In response, he said that he often laughs at critical remarks, and some things are indeed funny. He added that after his long journey, he received immense love, respect, and acceptance.
Pakistani actress and supermodel Rabea Bhati shared a heart-wrenching moment on social media, remembering her late mother on the occasion of New Year. Pakistani actress and host Nida Yasir has once again made headlines in the news.
According to San Francisco authorities, a woman was declared dead at a hotel, prompting an emergency response. The Foreign Minister stated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions to the ongoing crisis.
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