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The Punjabi film industry, colloquially known as Pollywood, has historically relied on comedy as its primary commercial driver. The period of 2024–2025 represents a significant transitional phase where post-pandemic audience behaviors, the rise of OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms, and a generational shift in writing have reshaped the genre. This paper analyzes the major comedic releases, recurring tropes, box office performance, and thematic evolution of Punjabi comedy movies during the 2024–2025 cycle, arguing that the genre moved from pure slapstick towards a hybrid model of social satire and nostalgic romance. punjabi comedy movies 2024 2025
Laughter in the New Age: An Analysis of Punjabi Comedy Cinema (2024–2025) [Generated AI Assistant] Date: April 14, 2026 The
| Year | Top Grosser | Lifetime Gross (est. ₹ cr) | RT Audience Score | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2024 | Jatt & Juliet 3 | 105 | 78% | | 2025 | Carry On Jatta 3 | 112 | 72% | Laughter in the New Age: An Analysis of