Pakistani film cinema, known as Lollywood, has seen many ups and downs all throughout history. The Pakistani movie industry experienced remarkable growth in the 1970s & 1980s, with films such as ‘Maula Jutt’ & ‘Kaale Chor’ moving the film industry to the mainstream. However, a downward tendency began to emerge gradually but steadily. However, Pakistani cinema has undoubtedly grown tremendously in the previous five years. Although the industry has many criticisms and outright opponents, it has received immense popularity from Pakistanis worldwide through social media and through seeing Pakistani films worldwide. Pakistan’s film industry has the potential to become a global phenomenon if the right people and decisions are made.
In 2022, Pakistani films’ box office collection internationally is remarkable, and this success has opened the door for the Pakistan film industry to follow the lead. Many blockbuster movies with brilliant casts and amazing stories are on the list of top Pakistani films with the biggest box office collection. Pakistani filmmakers were concerned about the success of their industry, however, after a long period, Pakistani movies won the hearts of audiences. Many films were released in 2022. This is the first time in a long time that Pakistani films have gained the hearts of Pakistani movie fans. Here is a list of the top popular films with the largest worldwide box office collections.
The Legend of Maula Jatt
The Legend of Maula Jatt, a ferocious prizefighter with a dark background, seeks vengeance on Noori Natt, the most hated warrior in Punjab.
Director: Bilal Lashari
Lead Cast:
- Mahira Khan
- Fawad Khan
- Humaima Malik
- Hamza Ali Abbasi
Joyland
The youngest son of a conservative Pakistani family accepts a job in a Bollywood-style burlesque as a backup dancer, and he rapidly falls in love with the show’s strong-willed trans lady.
Director: Saim Sadiq
Lead Cast:
- Sarwat Gilani
- Ali Junejo
- Rasti Farooq
- Alina Khan
Tich Button 
Director: Qasim Ali Mureed
Lead Cast:
- Marhoom Ahmad Bilal
- Iman Ali
- Urwa Hocane
- Feroze Khan
Zarrar 
Zarrar movie shows a renegade covert agent. He is on a corruption-fighting mission, hoping to break the seemingly never-ending cycle of threats that targets his country Pakistan.
Director: Shaan Shahid
Lead Cast:
- Kiran Malik
- Shaan Shahid
- Nadeem Baig
- Adnan Butt
Carma
A criminal thriller film about a kidnapping that is going to go horribly wrong.
Director: Kashan Admani
Lead Cast:
- Adnan Siddiqui
- Zhalay Sarhadi
- Navin Waqar
- Osama Tahir
London Nahi Jaunga 
Zara looks to have consistently complete life on the surface, but she has always thought something is missing until she discovers her mother’s diary.
Director: Nadeem Beyg
Lead Cast:
- Humayun Saeed
- Mehwish Hayat
- Kubra Khan
- Gohar Rasheed
Dum Mastam 
Dum Mastam follows the story of childhood sweethearts Aliya & Bao’s romance. The young couple is heady with love & dreams of a happily-ever-after, but they also have individual goals of a prosperous career in the music industry.
Directors: Mohammed Ehteshamuddin
Lead Cast:
- Imran Ashraf
- Sohail Ahmed
- Amar Khan
- Uzma Beg
Kamli 
Kamli is a story about love, grief, and hidden truths.
Director: Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Lead Cast:
- Sania Saeed
- Saba Qamar
- Hamza Khawaja
- Nimra Bucha
Quaid e Azam Zindabad 
Many Pakistanis identify with the motto Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad. Nowadays, corruption has spread over the country that was once founded on the foundation of purity and cleanliness. Bribery has reached several institutions.
Director: Nabeel Qureshi
Lead Cast:
- Fahad Mustafa
- Mahira Khan
- Asad Ali Palijo
- Jawed Sheikh
Parde Mein Rehne Do
After three years of marriage, when Kashan and Nazish could not give the baby ‘good news to their father Ranaji, panic begins and the couple’s love is tested.
Director: Wajahat Rauf
Lead Cast:
- Ali Rehman Khan
- Hania Aamir
- Jawed Sheikh
- Munazzah Arif
Chakkar
Zara, a well-known heroine, is found dead, prompting many doubts about who killed her and how. Shehzad, an investigation officer, struggles to find out who’s behind it. He suspicions her brother-in-law, Kabir.
Director: Yasir Nawaz
Lead Cast:
- Neelam Muneer
- Mehmood Aslam
- Shamoon Abbasi
- Ahmed Hassan
- Ahsan Khan
Peechay Tou Dekho 
This movie follows two best friends who, out of curiosity, visit a haunted house.
Director: Syed Atif Ali
Lead Cast:
- Junaid Akhtar
- Aamir Qureshi
- Yasir Hussain
- Amir Qureshi
- Nawal Saeed
Ghabrana Nahi Hai 
A story about a daughter whose family is in a desperate situation.
Director: Saqib Khan
Lead Cast:
- Saba Qamar
- Nayyar Ejaz
- Saleem Mairaj
- Zahid Ahmed
Lafangy 
A comedy-horror film Pakistani film based on an entertaining story. The movie tale based on four friends.
Director: Abdul Khaliq Khan
Lead Cast:
- Nazish Jahangir
- Salman Saqib (mani)
- Sami Khan
- Saleem Miraj
- Behroz Sabzwari
Ishrat Made In China
The story revolves around a young man called Ishrat (Mohib) who travels to China to achieve his goal. He then has several troubles with the tyrant of a criminal gang.
Director: Mohib Mirza
Lead Cast:
- Shamoon Abbasi
- Mohib Mirza
- Sanam Saeed
- Sara Loren
- Nayyar Ejaz
- Ali Kazmi
- Shabbir Jaan
