Punjabi cinema, October 23, 2026: Moviegoers have new Punjabi-language options listed for Friday, October 23. Current release calendars name Daudaak and Chakven among the films scheduled for the date. Showtimes and availability may differ by city, so confirm listings with local cinemas.
1. Daudaak
Release date: October 23, 2026
Director: Garry Khatrao
Reported cast: Hardeep Grewal, Mintu Kapa, Malkeet Rauni and Sanju Solanki
Genre: Drama / thriller
Daudaak follows an aspiring 400-metre athlete whose ambition to become a national champion is disrupted when he is accused of murder. The story combines sporting ambition with a fight to clear his name. Hardeep Grewal is also credited as the writer, while Garry Khatrao directs.
2. Chakven
Release date: October 23, 2026 (listed)
Reported cast: Kartar Cheema, Vishal Brar and Param Grewal
Production: White Notes Entertainment
Director: Happy Rode (as listed by Punjabi Screen Magazine)
Publicly available release listings include Chakven for the same date, but detailed synopsis, runtime and showtimes were not consistently available across the sources checked. Viewers should verify the film’s local listing before making plans.
Where to check showtimes
Look up the exact film title and city on a cinema-booking platform. Release dates can change, and limited releases may not screen in every market.
Sources: District: Daudaak; Punjabi Screen Magazine; ETimes.
Cast, dates and cinema availability are based on published listings and may be revised by distributors.
