10 Pakistani Films To Look Forward To In 2017

With 2016 came an influx of Pakistani films and the upcoming year holds the same promise. With the Pakistani film industry continuously growing and evolving, some great releases are expected to release in 2017. Here are the top 10 upcoming films that we are looking forward to in the coming year:

1. Verna

Shoaib Mansoor's movie starring Mahira Khan is set to release on Eid-ul-Fitr. The film will shed light on many interesting topics, women's rights being one of them.

2. Maula Jatt 2

Maula Jatt 2 featuring Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi in lead roles and the supporting cast being Sanam Jung, Shamoon Abbasi and Adnan Jaffer is to go on floors in 2017.

3. Chalay Thay Saath

Chalay Thay Saath that revolves around the life of a young doctor named Reshma stars Syra Shehroz alongside International filmmaker and actor, Kent S Leung as Syra's love interest in the film.

The romantic comedy directed by Umer Adil highlights family values, love and friendship; shot in the Northern areas of Pakistan the film captures the country's scenic beauty,  places and shows a brighter and more positive side of Pakistan.

4. Ghazi

Pakistan's first superhero film, Ghazi stars the talented Sheheryar Munawar, Syra Shahroz and Humayun Saeed. The action movie is directed by Nadir Shah.

5. Balu Mahi

The upcoming romantic comedy directed by Haissam Hussain starring Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri is set to release on February 10th, 2017, just in time for Valentine's Day!

6. Johl

Recently renamed from 'Two + Two' to Jhol . The romantic comedy will feature Udaari star Urwa Hocane and the very talented Ali Azmat, Bilal Ashraf, Ayesha Omar amongst many other stars of the film industry.

7. Arth 2

Blockbuster movie, Arth 2 directed by the talented Shaan Shahid featuring Humayun Saeed, Humaima Malick and Uzma Hassan is set to release in 2017.

8. Zarrar

Zarrar is directed and written by Shaan Shahid. The talented cast includes Nadeem Baig, Kiran Malik, Adnan Butt, Nayyer Ejaz and Shaan, himself.

9. Albela Rahi

Featuring Fawad Khan the movie recreates the life of one of the celebrated Urdu pop music - Alamgir will be released next year, paying tribute to the renowned Pakistani icon Alamgir.

10. Parwaaz Hai Junoon

The movie pays tribute to the Pakistan Air Force. This the first movie of its kind, starring Hamza Ali Abbasi and Osman Khalid Butt the movie will hit the theatres on Eid ul Adha 2017.