The Legend of Maula Jatt Review (2022) — 82% Celluloid Score
Directed by Bilal Lashari · 2022 ·
Is The Legend of Maula Jatt worth watching?
Yes. The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (85%). See the 3 inputs.
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Also known as 烈刃之怒
🏆 1 award win — Won Best Film, Lux Style Awards 2023
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- IMDb users score it 8.4/10.
- Celluloid Score 82% combines 3 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, fantasy pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is The Legend of Maula Jatt worth watching?
Yes — The Legend of Maula Jatt earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
A thunderous, visually spectacular reinvention of a Punjabi legend — a watershed for Pakistani cinema, powered by career-defining turns from Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (85%).
What is The Legend of Maula Jatt about?
A reimagining of the 1979 Punjabi cult classic, this blood-soaked folk epic pits the vengeful strongman Maula Jatt against Noori Natt, the fearsome leader of a rival clan, in a mythic battle of gandasas fought across a heightened, operatic vision of rural Punjab.
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Critic Reviews
The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) Review: Punjabi Myth Reborn
★★★★½
The Legend of Maula Jatt is Bilal Lashari's blood-soaked Punjabi folk epic, a visually spectacular landmark for Pakistani cinema led by Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi.
Yes. It is a thunderous, handsomely made action epic for viewers who love mythic larger-than-life storytelling; those averse to heavy stylised violence should steer clear.
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The Legend of Maula Jatt: frequently asked questions
Is The Legend of Maula Jatt worth watching?
Yes. The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is The Legend of Maula Jatt?
The Legend of Maula Jatt runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
What is The Legend of Maula Jatt rated?
The Legend of Maula Jatt is rated 18 in the UK. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Legend of Maula Jatt?
The Legend of Maula Jatt is directed by Bilal Lashari and stars Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malik, Faris Shafi.
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