Pakistan, June 30 -- Despite political tensions and boycott calls in India, the Punjabi-language film Sardaar Ji 3 has set a new benchmark in Pakistan, achieving the highest opening-day earnings for any Indian film.

Launched on June 27, 2025, exclusively in overseas markets, including Pakistan, the film grossed approximately Rs 4.5 crore on its debut day, according to industry estimates.

The third chapter of the Sardaar Ji franchise, which was not released in India due to strained diplomatic relations following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, has been warmly embraced by Pakistani audiences.

The film, starring Neeru Bajwa and featuring a supernatural storyline, outperformed Salman Khan's 2016 hit Sultan, which previously held the r...