Lollywood in Crisis
Pakistan’s film industry, known as Lollywood, is facing a steep decline. The 2019 ban on Indian films and TV content has hit the sector hard, drying up both box office revenue and audience interest.
Bollywood Ban’s Heavy Impact
Before the ban, Bollywood films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan (₹34 crore) and Sanju did well in Pakistan. Their success showed the strong demand for Indian cinema among local viewers. Now, with Indian content off-limits, cinema halls are closing and footfalls have dropped sharply.
Industry Voices Speak Out
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri told The Right Angle:
“Since the ban, theatre numbers in Pakistan have dropped. The local industry is almost gone. Most content is Dubai-backed, with little connection to Pakistan.”
Cinema Now a Luxury
Movie tickets in Pakistan cost between ₹600 to ₹2,000, while the average monthly income is around ₹15,000. Entertainment has become unaffordable for the masses—a point raised by Sonal Kalra on her show The Right Angle, produced by Gautam Thakker Films.
Fawad Khan’s Setback
Actor Fawad Khan’s return to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal has been delayed due to the recent Pahalgam attacks. The film’s hold adds to the growing list of roadblocks faced by artists and filmmakers.
Can Lollywood Survive?
With few cinemas left, rising costs, and no strong local content, Pakistan’s entertainment industry is fading fast. For many, a movie night is now out of reach. Unless drastic changes are made, entertainment in Pakistan will remain a luxury—and Lollywood may fade into history.
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