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The year 2023 marked a turning point for Punjabi entertainment. From record‑breaking box‑office numbers in India and the diaspora to viral Punjabi tracks that topped global streaming charts, the language’s cultural output proved that it could compete with Bollywood, Hollywood, and even the burgeoning Korean Wave.
The Punjabi film industry, lovingly known as Pollywood, has witnessed a meteoric rise in the last decade. With blockbusters featuring stars like Ammy Virk, Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, and Gippy Grewal, Punjabi cinema has carved a massive niche, not just in India but globally. In 2023, the industry released a slew of high-budget, culturally rich films that broke box office records.