‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ nominated for best fight at Taurus World Stunt Awards

LOS ANGELES: Pakistan’s cinematic prowess is set to shine on the global stage as The Legend of Maula Jatt secures a nomination in the Best Fight category at the prestigious Taurus World Stunt Awards, according to an official press release.

While clinching the title of the highest-grossing Pakistani movie was undoubtedly a remarkable achievement, this latest nomination adds another feather to the cap of Bilal Lashari’s epic movie. The nod comes in recognition of the unforgettable and adrenaline-pumping final battle scene between Maula and Noori, portrayed by Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi.

The meticulously coordinated stunts, masterminded by stunt guru Ian Van Temperley himself, have positioned this local contender against global heavyweights such as Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Gray Man.

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The Taurus World Stunt Awards, an annual celebration of the fearless feats performed by stunt artists in the world of cinema, have upheld the highest standards of recognition since their inception in 2001.

Held in the heart of Los Angeles each year, past winners in the Best Fight category have often included blockbuster Hollywood productions like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Kingsman, Fast and Furious 6, Inception, and The Avengers. Now, The Legend of Maula Jatt joins this illustrious race for recognition.

The highest-grossing movie of Pakistan came out in October 2022, and it’s still doing really well. It’s doing better than most other movies made in the same area. Right from the start, it has been very successful and has reached impressive achievements.

Notably, the movie achieved the distinction of becoming the highest-grossing Punjabi movie of all time at the global box office during its fourth week of release.

Prior to this, it had already claimed the titles of the highest-grossing Pakistani movie and the second-highest-grossing movie in the UK for 2022, in addition to being the most-watched South Asian movie in Norway. In a stunning achievement, the movie swiftly crossed the PKR400 crore mark at the worldwide box office.