Plan to watch a couple movies this Eid? Here are 5 Pakistani movies releasing on Eid-ul-Azha! Drama, Romance & Thrill await!
Eid serves as an opportune time for filmmakers to release their highly anticipated movies, drawing large crowds to cinemas nationwide. Eid sees a fresh load of Pakistani movies emerging. Like previous years, this Eid al-Adha too we have 5 fresh movies releasing. Lets see what options do we have on the big screen, we will be giving you a break down of the cast, crew, genre and synopsis for each release. Take your pick and see what our cinema has to offer.
What is to be seen is will these movies resonate with us as audiences, will the narratives be captivating enough? From light hearted comedies to emotional dramas, horror comedies and films that convey audiences frustration, there is something for everyone. Eid releases revolve around a festive vibe, incorporate themes of love, family, and unity, reinforcing the importance of these values.
Let’s take this as an opportunity to also promote and see our industry, actors flourishing in their craft and contribute to the growth and recognition of their homegrown talent this Eid al-Adha.
VIP – A Political Comedy
Cast & Crew: Produced by Xpose Films, VIP is directed by renowned filmaker Rana Kamran, who has headed cinematography for Na Maloom Afrad, Mah e Mir, Load Wedding and Quaid e Azam Zindabad. This will be his directorial debut with talented new actors, Zakaria Khar and Namra Shahid. Industry veterans include: Saleem Mairaj, Ehteshamuddin, Saife Hassan, Akhtar Hussain, Gul-e-Rana, Irfan Motiwala, Akbar Islam, Danish Nawaz among others.
Genre: Political Comedy
Synopsis: In a light hearted political comedy, showing a highly politicized society focusing on the lives of the ordinary citizens. A blend of entertainment, humor and a unique approach towards the complexes of society.
Babylicious – A Chick Flick
Cast & Crew: The film stars leads Shehroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousuf alongside Ankur Rathee, Sabeena Syed, Adnan Jaffar, Laila Wasti, Shehzeen Rahat in supporting roles. The movie is written and directed by Essa Khan and produced by Waqar Zaka, Muzaffar Ahmad Khan, Zohaib Latif, and Essa Khan.
Genre: Romantic Entertainer or a Chick Flick as suggested by Shehroz himself!
Synopsis: Babylicious follows along the love story of Sahiba and Omar, two young individuals who become deeply enamoured with each other. Despite the closeness and beautiful moments, they are forced to leave each other due to difficult circumstances. Omar is left heartbroken and devastated, unable to forget Sahiba he attempts to win her back eventually proving his love for her and being successful.
Teri Meri Kahaniyaan – An Anthology
Cast & Crew: Including the creme de la creme of the industry: Pakistani storytellers Vasay Chaudhry, Ali Abbas Naqvi, Khalil-ur-Rehman and Basit Naqvi. Directed by Nadeem Baig, Nabeel Qureshi & Marina Khan. The mega cast includes: Shehreyar Munawar, Ramsha Khan, Babar Ali, Laila Wasti, Mani, Hira Mani, Gul E Rana, Mehwish Hayat, Wahaj Ali, Zahid Ali, Amna Ilyas.
Genre: Horror Comedy – Old School Romance – Romantic Comedy
Synopsis: An Anthology movie with 3 stories and movies in one.
Jin Mahal: Set as a horror comedy, Hira and Mani are a couple facing financial challenges and find themselves in a haunted house with strange occurrences. They then decide to hide and shift in a train compartment. Full of laughter and fright!
Pasoori: Set in a more modern tone, Ramsha Khan is an ambitious, assertive girl who doesn’t want to forego her dreams for marriage and decides to break her marriage off at the last minute. Shehreyar is the quirky, charming groom trying to save his wedding and his father is as strict as possible about all things in life. Presenting a fun, fresh take on relationships with a wedding filled celebrations. the latter prefers her ambitions over marriage and decides to quit her wedding at the eleventh hour. Full of the hustle and bustle of a shaadi house, setting up Pasoori to be a delightful watch.
Aik Sau Taeswaan: Two old school strangers meet on a train and feel a connection through their love for art and poetry. Wahaj Ali plays a poetic artist hero who is mesmerized my Mehwish Hayat’s beauty while Mehwish plays a sari clad, married woman, victim of a cheating husband. Will the connection they feel lead to love? It brings back a certain old world charm to our screens which we cant wait to delve into.
Madaari – Crime Thriller
Cast: Directed by Seraj Us Salikin, Enigma Motion Pictures, with Ammar Alee Danish producing under Naked Eye Films, Ali Rizvi, who also co-wrote the screenplay, producing under Contentino Films. The film stars Ibad Alam Sher, Paras Masroor, Hammad Siddiq and Ahmer Hussain.
Genre: A Crime Thriller
Synopsis: The movie dives deep into the portrayal of the complex justice system in Karachi between all the political unrest and troubles. Portraying the themes of revenge and its impact on ordinary citizens while stirring a fresh wave of cinema, the film introduces seasoned theatre actors on a silver screen to a wider audience. The narrative revolves around Haris, portrayed by Ibad Alam Sher, whose life has been troubled since his father’s assassination due to a political dispute. As Haris stumbles upon a fortunate encounter at his father’s murderer’s office, the film explores whether he will seek vengeance or embark on a journey to create a brighter future. “Madaari” also features a cast of promising young actors, including Hammad Siddiq, Ahmer Hussain, and Paras Masroor, known for their previous appearances in big releases like “Na Maloom Afraad” and “Mah e Mir.”
Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God – Animation
Cast & Crew: The animation is written, directed and produced by Uzair Zaheer Khan. With a star-studded cast for voiceovers, it includes Humayun Saeed, Ali Zafar, Iqra Aziz, Meera, Bushra Ansari, Nadia Jamil, Anum Zaidi, Azlan Uzair, and Azfar Jafri. Ali Zafar, Ali Noor, Sanam Marvi, Bushra.
Genre: Animated Action-Thriller
Synopsis: Addressing the need for Urdu movies for kids, set in a futuristic city with domes and skyscrapers, a team of robot police goes into the hills possibly to catch Allahyar, his friend Hero, the Chakor and a mysterious third companion. This thrilling scenario puts the three heroes against a group of robot officers. While the film primarily targets young adults, it also doesn’t miss out on the growth of Allahyar over the past three years. Allahyar has transformed into a responsible and mature teenager who values the needs of Mother Earth. This visually captivating experience marks Pakistan’s first science-fiction 3D film. The movie presents a blend of adventure, comedy, action, and thrills in a fast-paced chase, accompanied by fun musical tones.
Which movie are you being pulled to watch? Let us know! So, this Eid, gather your loved ones, head to the cinemas, and immerse yourself in the blooming world of Pakistani cinema.
