Just when most theatrical runs begin to slow, Ishqan De Lekhe has found fresh momentum. Gurnam Bhullar’s Punjabi romantic drama has stayed remarkably steady into its third week, converting strong audience pull into a worldwide gross of Rs 20.5 crore. For a film driven by emotion rather than franchise power, that hold has become the real headline.
The film has collected Rs 11.75 crore net in India so far. Its first six days of the third week brought in more than Rs 1.50 crore net, and the week was headed toward a Rs 1.75 crore net finish. Overseas, it added USD 700,000. Those figures tell only part of the story, because the real surprise lies in where the film has been finding its support.
How Haryana And NCR Powered The Film’s Run
What makes the box office journey of Ishqan De Lekhe especially interesting is its regional spread. Punjabi cinema often relies most heavily on Punjab and overseas markets, but this title has clicked in places that do not always deliver at this scale for the industry. That wider acceptance has helped the film build a healthier and more durable run.
In its second week, Punjab contributed only about 35 per cent of the film’s total business, while Haryana emerged as an even stronger territory. NCR also became a major support system. Gurugram and Faridabad collected Rs 80 lakh net in two weeks, while Delhi, Noida and Jaipur also posted solid numbers. The pattern suggests the film’s appeal reached beyond its core language audience and connected with viewers drawn to its emotional pitch.
The Tragic Romance Driving Ishqan De Lekhe
Released on March 6, 2026, Ishqan De Lekhe is directed by Manvir Brar and written by Jassi Lohka. The film stars Gurnam Bhullar and Isha Malviya in the lead, and was produced by Diamondstar Worldwide and Gurjassk Productions.
At its heart, the film is an intense Punjabi romantic drama built around heartbreak, longing and obsession. That tragic-romance template appears to have worked in its favour, giving audiences a love story with enough emotional weight to sustain interest well beyond opening weekend. And because Bhullar has long occupied this romantic space on screen, the success of this film naturally feeds into a bigger conversation about where his career is headed next.
What This Hit Means For Gurnam Bhullar’s 2026 Lineup
Bhullar’s recent screen journey has kept him closely identified with romance-led Punjabi entertainers. In 2022, he starred in Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gaya opposite Sargun Mehta, a theatrical release that later streamed on ZEE5. That film maintained his visibility with audiences that already associated him with heartfelt, music-backed love stories.
Now, with Ishqan De Lekhe delivering a clear theatrical success, expectations around his next slate are likely to rise. Bhullar is also attached to Laddu, a confirmed Punjabi release in 2026, and this latest box office result gives that upcoming outing added interest. Rather than simply keeping his momentum intact, Ishqan De Lekhe has made his 2026 lineup look more promising and more commercially relevant.
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