India’s Panorama Studios has acquired worldwide theatrical distribution rights to three Punjabi films scheduled for release in 2026. ‘Taapi’ starring Neeru Bajwa and Sunny Singh. and ‘Ranjheya’ featuring Hardy Sandhu and Simrat Kaur.
The deal builds on the momentum of one of the year’s sleeper hits, ‘Ishkan De Lekhe’, and marks a significant expansion of Panorama Studios’ Punjabi film line-up. The three titles bring together some of the industry’s biggest stars across genres.
Anshu Kapur, who joined Panorama Studios earlier this year as head of production and acquisitions for Punjab, has led the company’s efforts to grow its presence in the state. With this push, studios have assembled slates built around diverse stories, established talent, and broad audience demographics.
Panorama Studios’ Punjabi lineup also includes “Kankaan De Ole,” scheduled for release on July 31, and “70 Syaal,” a horror folklore drama set in Punjab, scheduled for release in the coming months.
Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman, Panorama Studios, said: “Today’s Punjabi films enjoy strong cultural connections not only within India but also across international markets where Punjabi-speaking audiences are important. At Panorama Studios, we have always believed in the power of regional storytelling, and the success of Ishkan De Lekhe further strengthens that belief. ‘Argentina’, ‘Taapi’, ‘Ranjeya’, we remain committed to partnering with films that combine Punjabi cinema’s most loved stars and captivating stories, supporting quality content and expanding the reach of Punjabi cinema to a global audience. ”
Mridhar Chatwani, CEO, Distribution and Syndication, Panorama Studios, said, “These acquisitions of Argentina, Taapi and Ranjeya are important in our strategy to build a strong and consistent Punjabi film base. “We see significant growth potential in the market both domestically and internationally. Our focus is on identifying films with strong theatrical appeal and ensuring they receive the scale of release and marketing support they deserve.”
Chatwani added that Punjab’s digital and music markets are also expanding, with regional streaming platforms reshaping the economic structure of digital rights and the global rise of Punjabi music adding value to audio rights.
Director Kapur said, “Punjabi cinema is going through a phase of rediscovery and audiences are looking for fresh stories that explore new genres. Since joining Panorama Studios, I have worked with producers, filmmakers and talent across the industry. “We have been focused on building meaningful relationships with companies and building a strong pipeline of films that can expand beyond our traditional markets. ‘Argentina’, ‘Taapi’ and ‘Ranjeya’ are great examples of the scale, diversity and quality we want to champion.”
