The year 2020 proved that Punjabi cinema—or "Pollywood"—can deliver world-class entertainment that resonates far beyond its borders.

Services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar frequently acquire the streaming rights to major Punjabi blockbusters.

In the first few months of 2020, the industry saw significant releases. Films like Jinde Meriye (January) and Ik Sandhu Hunda Si (February) hit the theaters. While Jinde Meriye received mixed reviews, Ik Sandhu Hunda Si managed to capitalize on the pre-pandemic window, starring Gippy Grewal in a massy avatar. However, the releases in early 2020 were cut short as the world shut down in March.