Directed by Baljit Singh Deo and produced by MDN Entertainment, the film's narrative—blending intense emotional romance with conflict-driven drama—has resonated strongly with core Punjabi audiences.
Regional & Domestic Performance
East Punjab Circuit Strength: The film registered positive weekday holds across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. Strong word-of-mouth in single screens and multiplex hubs (including Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Ludhiana) helped buffer against weekday drops.
Positive Lead Chemistry: Critics and audiences have singled out the screen chemistry between Jayy Randhawa and Shehnaaz Gill, along with a supporting performance by Saurabh Sachdeva, as major drivers sustaining steady attendance.
Overseas Markets & UK Box Office
UK Debut: In the United Kingdom, Ishqnama opened at No. 11 on the official UK box office chart, collecting £42,926 over its opening weekend via TopNotch Films distribution.
North America & Australia: The film is maintaining solid occupancy across key diaspora hubs in Canada (Ontario, British Columbia) and Australia, where Punjabi releases traditionally enjoy strong extended runs.
Trade Verdict:
Entering its second week, Ishqnama continues to demonstrate solid theatrical resilience. While facing fresh weekend competition from new regional releases like Kankaan De Ohle, its established word-of-mouth positions it to log another reliable box office leg through the upcoming weekend.
