Karachi, Pakistan – 21st March, 2025: Shaz Khan’s much-anticipated action-drama, The
Martial Artist, is gearing up for its nationwide release in Pakistan on the first day of Eid,
promising an unforgettable cinematic experience. With a stellar cast featuring Faran Tahir,
Sanam Saeed, and Babar Peerzada, the film stands as a groundbreaking achievement—the first
English-language production of its scale, headlined by Pakistani talent. Filmed across the United
States, Pakistan, and Central America, The Martial Artist brings a global perspective to
storytelling while staying rooted in its Pakistani essence.
Shot across diverse international locations, The Martial Artist is not just a film—it’s a global
cinematic spectacle. Helmed by Shaz Khan, who also co-wrote the film with Michael Ross
Albert, it delivers a thrilling, high-energy story with Hollywood-level action, an inspiring
journey, and powerful performances. Backed by executive producer Rasikh Ismail Khan and
distributed in Pakistan by Hum Films, the project blends global storytelling with bold, cinematic
action, making it a milestone for Pakistani cinema on the international stage.
With its worldwide premiere scheduled for April 4th, the film’s release in Pakistan on Eid Day 1
ensures that audiences here get an exclusive first look before it hits international markets. To
make the experience even more accessible, The Martial Artist will also be released in a dubbed
Urdu version alongside its original English-language edition.
This Eid, prepare for a cinematic revolution—The Martial Artist merges Pakistan’s homegrown
talent with world-class filmmaking, setting a new benchmark for action cinema.