Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi has raised concerns about online campaigns that allegedly promote negative opinions about films in exchange for payment. In a video shared on Instagram, he questioned how some reviews appear almost immediately after a movie’s release, leaving doubts about whether reviewers have actually watched the production before commenting on it.
He also pointed to similarities in the language used across certain reviews, suggesting that multiple people may be repeating the same negative messaging. Faysal contrasted this with film criticism that involves watching a movie carefully before forming an opinion.
Faysal’s comments come amid a controversy surrounding Mango Jutt, a Punjabi comedy featuring him alongside Hareem Farooq, who also produced the film. The movie was released in cinemas on October 16, 2026. Both actors raised concerns about alleged paid negative publicity after screenshots circulating online appeared to suggest that some posts criticising the film may have been sponsored.
One screenshot reportedly showed a discussion about whether a post claiming the film was losing cinema screenings had been paid for. The response was affirmative, although the screenshot has not been independently verified.
Beyond the controversy, Faysal highlighted the financial challenges facing Pakistan’s cinema industry and the importance of maintaining audience confidence. With cinema tickets representing a considerable expense for families and groups, he noted that moviegoers should be able to make informed choices based on their own expectations and experiences.
He also acknowledged that differing opinions are a natural part of cinema, as every film will appeal to some viewers more than others. His concern was not that films receive criticism, but that allegedly coordinated or paid negativity could distort public perception and damage the wider industry.
Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi has raised concerns about online campaigns that allegedly promote negative opinions about films in exchange for payment.
Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi has raised concerns about online campaigns that allegedly promote negative opinions about films in exchange for payment. In a video shared on Instagram, he questioned how some reviews appear almost immediately after a movie’s release, leaving doubts about whether reviewers have actually watched the production before commenting on it.
He also pointed to similarities in the language used across certain reviews, suggesting that multiple people may be repeating the same negative messaging. Faysal contrasted this with film criticism that involves watching a movie carefully before forming an opinion.
Faysal’s comments come amid a controversy surrounding Mango Jutt, a Punjabi comedy featuring him alongside Hareem Farooq, who also produced the film. The movie was released in cinemas on October 16, 2026. Both actors raised concerns about alleged paid negative publicity after screenshots circulating online appeared to suggest that some posts criticising the film may have been sponsored.
One screenshot reportedly showed a discussion about whether a post claiming the film was losing cinema screenings had been paid for. The response was affirmative, although the screenshot has not been independently verified.
Beyond the controversy, Faysal highlighted the financial challenges facing Pakistan’s cinema industry and the importance of maintaining audience confidence. With cinema tickets representing a considerable expense for families and groups, he noted that moviegoers should be able to make informed choices based on their own expectations and experiences.
He also acknowledged that differing opinions are a natural part of cinema, as every film will appeal to some viewers more than others. His concern was not that films receive criticism, but that allegedly coordinated or paid negativity could distort public perception and damage the wider industry.
