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Gippy Grewal had a big year in 2025! The Punjabi superstar took charge as the director, producer, and lead actor of the historical war drama Akaal, which hit theatres on April 10, 2025. His dedication paid off at the box office as Akaal turned out to be the highest-grossing Punjabi movie of the year. However, despite its success, the film fell short of recovering its full budget, missing a key milestone.
Box Office Performance of Akaal
Akaal had a strong start at the Indian box office, earning 85 lakhs on its opening day. While the numbers were lower than major releases like Jatt & Juliet 3 (which opened at ₹3.50 crores) and Sucha Soorma (₹1 crore), it still managed to do better than Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di, which collected 90 lakhs on day one.
Over the next few weeks, Akaal continued to perform well. The movie slowly gained momentum and attracted more viewers, especially those interested in historical and action-packed Punjabi films. After completing its theatrical run, Akaal closed at ₹7.80 crores (net) in India. When including gross collections across all languages, the film earned around ₹9.20 crores.
This impressive figure helped the film beat other Punjabi hits like Mithda, Badnaam, and Guru Nanak Jahaz. In fact, it ended up becoming the top Punjabi box office performer of 2025.
Here’s a look at the Top 5 Highest-Grossing Punjabi Films of 2025 (India Net):
- Akaal – ₹7.80 crores
- Guru Nanak Jahaz – ₹4.83 crores
- Badnaam – ₹3.95 crores
- Majhail – ₹2.80 crores
- Hoshiar Singh (Apna Arastu) – ₹2.43 crores
Budget vs Earnings – Akaal’s Shortfall
Despite its impressive run, Akaal faced a financial challenge. The film was reportedly made on a budget of ₹10 crores, but it earned only ₹7.80 crores net, which means it recovered about 78% of its cost. That leaves a loss of approximately ₹2.20 crores, making the film a box office failure in terms of profit, despite being a hit with audiences.
About the Film – Plot and Cast
Akaal is a historical action film set in the 1840s, focusing on the bravery of Sikh warriors. The film features powerful action scenes, emotional storytelling, and patriotic themes. However, it also found itself in controversy when certain groups in Punjab protested against the portrayal of Sikh characters, claiming that they were shown drinking and smoking—something considered disrespectful by many.
Apart from Gippy Grewal, the film also stars Nimrat Khaira, Apinderdeep Singh, Nikitin Dheer, Gurpreet Ghuggi, and Mita Vashisht in important roles. The strong ensemble cast added to the movie’s appeal among fans.
Final Thoughts
Akaal may have missed its full budget recovery, but it still made a huge impact on Punjabi cinema in 2025. Gippy Grewal’s passion project has become a benchmark for future Punjabi films in terms of scale, storytelling, and box office performance.
With its solid collections and wide reach, Akaal proves that Punjabi cinema is evolving and can pull off big-budget historical dramas. While the film may not have been a financial win for its producers, it certainly won the hearts of many.
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