Lali is a 2026 Pakistani Punjabi-language drama film directed by Sarmad Khoosat. It premiered on 20 February 2026 at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, and became the first all-Pakistani production to premiere at the Berlinale. In Lali, a couple caught between love and destiny navigates desires, superstitions, and fears as the living and the dead coexist in a restless world filled with dark humor. The film stars Mamya Shajaffar, Channan Hanif, Rasti Farooq, Farazeh Syed and Mehar Bano in lead roles.
Set in Sahiwal, the film revolves around Zeba, a woman considered a "cursed bride" due to her previous fiancés dying, and her marriage to Sajawal, a man with a facial birthmark. Sajawal's paranoia and possessiveness lead him to pretend to be possessed, manipulating Zeba. The film explores themes of marriage, repression, trauma, and the complexities of intimate relationships.
The film was directed by Sarmad Khoosat who co-wrote the screenplay as well. It was edited by Saim Sadiq and the cinematography was done by Khizer Idrees. It premiered on 20 February 2026 at the Berlin International Film Festival.
International Cinephile Society gave the film 3.5 stars. In a review by the Screen Daily, the film was noted for its bold storytelling, vivid cinematography, and candid depiction of relationships, but criticized for its tonal inconsistencies and unclear plot elements.