Akaal

Action History Drama Punjabi

Set in 1840s Punjab, Sardar Akaal Singh and his village as they face a vengeful assault by Jangi Jahan and his forces after the death of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. Amid broken truces and escalating tensions, the fearless Sardars must rise against overwhelming odds to protect their land. Will they prevail against this formidable foe?

Cast:	Apindereep Singh, Gippy Grewal, Nimrat Khaira, Nikitin Dheer, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Mita Vashisht
Director:	Gippy Grewal
Writer:	Gippy Grewal
Editor:	Rohit Dhiman
Camera:	Baljit Singh Deo

Guild Reviews

Gippy Grewal’s high-octane historical drama flickers but doesn’t burn

Sukhpreet Kahlon | Independent Film Critic

Fri, April 11 2025

Marking Dharma Productions’ foray into Punjabi cinema, Gippy Grewal-starrer Akaal’s grand ambitions are thwarted by an underwhelming storyline.

Akaal movie review: Known for their bravery and courage despite all odds, the awe-inspiring legends of Sikh warriors have reverberated through the annals of history. Inspired by historical events, Gippy Grewal’s Akaal (2025), starring Grewal, Nimrat Khaira, Gurpreet Ghuggi, and Nikitin Dheer, is the story of a Sikh warrior who protects his village in the face of gruesome attacks by the enemy. With Bollywood embracing a wave of high-octane dramas inspired by mythology and history, it was only a matter of time before Punjabi cinema followed suit. Sharan Art’s Mastaney (2023), starring Tarsem Jassar, captivated audiences with its portrayal of Sikh valour in the face of invading forces in the 18th century, unfolding historical events against a visually captivating backdrop. Written and directed by Grewal, Akaal sets its sights further, which is reflected in the grand scale and detailed execution of the film. Released in Hindi and Punjabi, it also marks the foray of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions into Punjabi cinema.