Sardaar Ji 3 Box Office Collection: Dosanjh’s Film Breaks Salman’s Record, Eyes on Earning ₹20 Crore in Pakistan
Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Punjabi film Sardar Jee 3 has been mired in controversy over its casting.
The film, which released last week, is the first Indian film for Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India had stopped all work with Pakistani actors due to rising tensions. Since Sardar Jee 3 was filmed before the attack, the team decided to release it only in other countries. The makers knew that skipping an Indian release could hurt earnings, but the film has performed surprisingly well at the global box office.
Hania Aamir Casting Controversy
The main issue is the choice of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. This led to criticism and after the Pahalgam attack, FWICE went ahead with its rule of not working with Pakistani talent.
Some critics criticized the film for not following this rule. But others like actor Naseeruddin Shah supported Diljit during the backlash.
In a Facebook post that was later deleted, Shah wrote, “I support Diljit. He didn’t choose the actors… No one knows who the director is, but everyone knows Diljit.”
He also said, “He said yes to the film because there is no hatred in his heart.”
His words set people on fire and reminded everyone how art, money and politics often mix in strange ways.
Brief Overview About Sardaar Ji 3
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Amar Hundal |
| Written by | Dheeraj Rattan, Manila Rattan |
| Produced by | Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu, Diljit Dosanjh |
| Starring | Diljit Dosanjh, Hania Aamir, Neeru Bajwa, Jasmin Bajwa, Gulshan Grover, Manav Vij |
| Cinematography | Baljit Singh Deo |
| Edited by | Gurjeet Hundal |
| Music by | MixSingh |
| Production Companies | White Hill Studios, Story Time Productions |
| Distributed by | White Hill Studios |
| Release Date | 27 June 2025 |
| Running Time | 134 minutes |
| Countries | India, Pakistan |
Take a Look Sardaar Ji 3 Film Cast & Crew
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Diljit Dosanjh | Jaggi |
| Hania Aamir | Noor |
| Neeru Bajwa | Pinki |
| Jasmin Bajwa | Monica |
| Sapna Pabbi | Not specified |
| Gulshan Grover | Kala Lahori |
| Manav Vij | KK |
| Monica Sharma | Not specified |
| Nasir Chinyoti | Not specified |
| DJ Henaary | Not specified |
| DJ Fluke | Not specified |
What’s The Released Date of Sardar Ji 3?
The film was released in cinemas on 27 June 2025, primarily for Punjabi-speaking audiences in Australia, Canada, the Middle East, North America and other countries. It was not released in Indian cinemas due to political issues and appeals from film industry groups including the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), who asked that films featuring Pakistani actors not be allowed.
Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | Collection (in ₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 27 June 2025 | ₹ 4.32 crore |
| Day 2 | 28 June 2025 | ₹ 6.71 crore |
| Day 3 | 29 June 2025 | ₹ 7.07 crore |
| Total (Worldwide) | ₹ 18.1 crore |
Naseeruddin Shah supports Diljit Dosanjh
During the recent controversy, Diljit faced a lot of hate for working with Hania Aamir and then promoting the film. Earlier this week, actor Naseeruddin Shah expressed his support for the Punjabi singer-actor. But later, he deleted the post. He said that Diljit was not the one who chose Pakistani actress Hania Aamir for the role. Shah wrote, “I stand firmly with Diljit. The dirty tricks team of Jumla Party was waiting to chase him. Now they think they have found a reason. They did not decide the actors – that was the director’s job. But no one knows who the director is, and Diljit is famous everywhere. He agreed with the actors because his thinking is not filled with hate.”
Imtiaz Ali supports Diljit
Earlier, Diljit’s Chamkila director, Imtiaz Ali also stood by him and said that he is not a fake person.
“I don’t know everything, but the choice of an actor is not the actor’s own choice. I don’t know how it happened, but I know one thing – he loves his country a lot (he really loves his country). If people understand his true nature, they will see him,” he said, “People who understand his truth will see him. Tamasha director.
Diljit Dosanjh Celebrates as Sardaar Ji 3 Ranks Among North America’s Top 12 Films!
Diljit Dosanjh is celebrating his new Punjabi film Sardaar Zee 3 as it is making big news in North America. Even though the film has not released in India, it is doing well and is getting love from the audience abroad.
Directed by Diljit Dosanjh, Sardaar Zee 3 has made a strong entry globally by entering the top 12 films at the North American box office over the weekend of June 27-29.
Sardaar Zee 3 is the only Indian film on the list of major Hollywood films. As reported by Cinemania World, it has reached the twelfth position on the chart with a total collection of $876.19K.
The list includes popular global films like The F1 Movie ($55.6 million), How to Train Your Dragon ($19.4 million) and Elio ($10.7 million), with Sardaar Ji 3 emerging as the only Indian title – a remarkable achievement for a regional language film. This reflects Diljit Dosanjh’s growing global fame and the growing reach of Punjabi cinema.
