Pakistani Drama Wakhri Secures Multi Territory International Distribution Deals
Iram Parveen Bilal's feature film Wakhri has secured distribution across several international markets including France, Brazil, Australia, the UK, and Ireland.
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Pakistani feature film Wakhri has secured theatrical and broadcast distribution across France, Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, ScreenAnarchy reported citing Variety. Channel 4 is supporting the project's distribution in the United Kingdom as part of its 2026 South Asian Film Season. [1]
The drama film is co-produced and directed by Iram Parveen Bilal. Inspired by the life of late Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch, the motion picture previously received a mainstream theatrical release in Pakistan through distributor Mandviwalla Entertainment on January 5, 2024. [1]
The film industry in Pakistan operates primarily out of three main production centers in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar. Its sub-industries include Lollywood, which produces feature films in the Urdu and Punjabi languages. [2]
The international distribution deal follows recent festival recognition for the project. ScreenAnarchy reported that Iram Parveen Bilal won the Best Director Feature Film award for Wakhri at the 5th Yellowstone International Film Festival in New Delhi, India. [1]
In short
- Wakhri secured distribution in France, Brazil, Australia, the UK, and Ireland.
- Channel 4 is backing the film's distribution for its 2026 South Asian Film Season.
- The film was originally released by Mandviwalla Entertainment on January 5, 2024.
- Director Iram Parveen Bilal won Best Director Feature Film at the 5th Yellowstone International Film Festival.
Sources
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- [1]Echoes: Do Pakistani Films Need International Recognition to Prove Their Worth?ScreenAnarchy, 8h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Cinema of Pakistan on Wikipedia
- [3]Doctor X: Mafia in White on Wikipedia
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