Dharma Distribution backs Punjabi film Mitti De Putt, teaser out
Synopsis
Dharma Distribution has announced Pan India distribution for Mitti De Putt, a Punjabi-language film directed by R. Malkana and starring Dev Kharoud and Yograj Singh. The teaser released on 10 August 2026, with a worldwide theatrical date set for 18 September 2026, marking another step in Dharma's regional expansion strategy.
Key Takeaways
Dharma Distribution will handle Pan India distribution for Punjabi film Mitti De Putt , releasing worldwide on 18 September 2026 .
The teaser was released on 10 August 2026 by Dharma Productions via its official channels.
The film is directed by R.
Malkana with screenplay and dialogues by Raj Sjhinjar and Ryan Khan .
The cast includes Dev Kharoud , Yograj Singh , Sharan Kaur , and Vikramjeet Virk , among others.
The move reflects a wider trend of Bollywood houses entering regional markets through distribution rather than direct production.
A storm is officially brewing. Dharma Distribution, the distribution arm of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, has thrown its Pan India weight behind Mitti De Putt, a Punjabi-language film whose teaser dropped on 10 August 2026 — announcing a worldwide theatrical release on 18 September 2026.
The studio's post declared simply: 'The storm begins!' — and for Punjabi cinema, that framing carries real weight when a Bollywood powerhouse steps in as distributor.
Who is behind Mitti De Putt
The film stars Dev Kharoud, Sharan Kaur, Vikramjeet Virk, and veteran actor Yograj Singh, alongside Mahabir Bhullar, Ashish Duggal, Pardeep Cheema, Deep Kamboj, Aman Sutdhar, and Vikramjit Khehra. It is directed by R. Malkana, with screenplay and dialogues by Raj Sjhinjar and Ryan Khan. Production is shared across Iqbal Cheema (PFC), Amar Hundal, Zora Studio, New Wave Studios, and Livly Ffilms.Why Dharma Distribution's involvement changes the equation
Dharma Productions built its name almost entirely on Hindi-language blockbusters — from family dramas to campus romances to multi-starrer spectacles. Its distribution vertical, however, has quietly pivoted. Taking on Pan India distribution for a Punjabi film signals a deliberate expansion strategy, not a one-off favour. The broader industry shift is hard to miss. Major Bollywood production houses have increasingly extended their reach into Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu markets — not by producing regional films outright, but by controlling distribution. It is a lower-risk, higher-leverage play: the regional studio keeps creative ownership, the Bollywood house opens national multiplexes and negotiates screens. Both sides win. Mitti De Putt fits that template precisely.September 2026 on the calendar
With the teaser now live and a worldwide release date locked at 18 September 2026, the promotional clock is running. The involvement of Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta — both associated with Dharma's broader ecosystem — adds further institutional muscle to the release machinery. Whether the film can convert Dharma's distribution muscle into genuine Pan India box-office traction will be the real test. Punjabi cinema has punched well above its weight in recent years. With a Bollywood-scale distribution partner now in its corner, Mitti De Putt arrives with more runway than most regional titles get.Point of View
Which has built a loyal domestic and diaspora audience, attaching a Dharma-scale distributor could meaningfully shift screen counts and marketing reach. The real question is whether this becomes a repeatable template: Dharma as a distribution gateway for Punjabi, and eventually other regional, titles seeking national and international screens. If Mitti De Putt performs, expect the pipeline to widen fast.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitti De Putt and when does it release?
Mitti De Putt is a Punjabi-language film releasing worldwide on 18 September 2026 . Its teaser was unveiled on 10 August 2026 .
Who is distributing Mitti De Putt in India?
Dharma Distribution , the distribution arm of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, is handling Pan India distribution for the film.
Who stars in Mitti De Putt?
The film stars Dev Kharoud , Sharan Kaur , Vikramjeet Virk , and veteran actor Yograj Singh , among several others.
Who directed Mitti De Putt?
The film is directed by R. Malkana , with screenplay and dialogues written by Raj Sjhinjar and Ryan Khan .
Is Dharma Productions producing Mitti De Putt?
No. Dharma is involved only as the Pan India distributor. The film is produced by Iqbal Cheema (PFC), Amar Hundal, Zora Studio, New Wave Studios, and Livly Ffilms.
