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{{short description|2022 film by Jatinder Mauhar }}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Mauhr
| image = Maurh_Official_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = [[Jatinder Mauhar]]
| based_on = The story of Kishna and Jeona Maurh
| producer = Karaj Gill, Jatin Sethi
| writer = Jatinder Mauhar
| story =
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Ammy Virk]]
* [[Dev Kharoud]]
* [[Vikramjeet Virk]]
}}
| music = Bunty Bains
| cinematography = Vineet Malhotra
| editing =
| studio = Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, Naad Sstudios
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|6|9}}
| runtime = 140 mins
| country = India
| language = Punjabi
| gross =
}}
'''''Maurh''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] [[biographical film|biographical]] [[historical drama]] film directed by [[Jatinder Mauhar]]. The movie stars [[Ammy Virk]], [[Dev Kharoud]] and [[Vikramjeet Virk]] in the major roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Ammy Virk and Dev Kharoud to star in Maurh |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/ammy-virk-and-dev-kharoud-to-star-in-maurh/articleshow/96191375.cms |work=Times of India | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Maurh: The First Look Of All Characters Revealed |url= https://punjabimania.com/post/maurh-the-first-look-of-all-characters-revealed/ |work=Punjabi Mania | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Amy Virk, Vikramjeet Virk And Dev Kharoud Impresses Fans With Maurh |url= https://www.news18.com/movies/amy-virk-vikramjeet-virk-and-dev-kharoud-impresses-fans-in-maurh-8072275.html |work=Maurh | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref> It was released on June 9, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Maurh Movie is all set to release on 9th June 2023|url= https://haanji.com.au/en/maurh-movie-is-all-set-to-release-on-9th-june-2023-2976|work=Radio Haanji | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>

==Plot==
Maurh is based on the lives of Jeon and Kishna Maurh, who had risen against the oppression of both the British and zamindars in pre-partition Punjab. Unable to tolerate humiliation of their family, Kishna joins the bandits. When Kishna is executed by the Brits, Jeona takes up arms to fight for his people. Maurh is a tale of revenge, betrayal and valour.

==Cast==
* [[Ammy Virk]] as Jeona Maurh
* [[Dev Kharoud]] as Kishna Maurh
* [[Vikramjeet Virk]] as Dogar<ref>{{Cite web |title= Vikramjeet Virk Rocks 'Kurta Chadra' In First Look Of Punjabi Film 'Maurh' |url= https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/vikramjeet-virk-rocks-kurta-chadra-in-first-look-of-punjabi-film-maurh--news-289970 |work=Outlook India | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>
* Amiek Virk as John Hurton
* [[Kuljinder Singh Sidhu]] as Jaimal
* Marc Randhawaa as Chatra
* Naiqra Kaur as Parsinni
* Richa Bhatt as Bishni
* Baljinder Kaur as Santi
* Jarnail Singh as Atra
* Sunny Sandhu as Sattu
* Jodhan Raj as Mukandi
* Baljinder Kaur as Santi

==Production==
The film was earlier titled Jatt Jeona Morh. It was later renamed Maurh. The shooting of the film started in November 2022. <ref>{{Cite web |title= Ammy Virk & Dev Kharoud In Upcoming Punjabi Movie Jatt Jeona Morh! Shooting Begins |url= https://kiddaan.com/ammy-virk-and-dev-kharoud-punjabi-movie-jatt-jeona-morh/ |work=kiddaan | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Ammy Virk and Dev Kharoud to star in ‘Maurh’ |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/ammy-virk-and-dev-kharoud-to-star-in-maurh/articleshow/96191375.cms |work=Times Of India | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= PUNJABI MANIA EXCLUSIVE: Ammy Virk, Dev Kharoud & Sonam Bajwa in Jeona Morh; Shoot Begins Tomorrow |url= https://punjabimania.com/post/punjabi-mania-exclusive-ammy-virk-dev-kharoud-sonam-bajwa-in-jeona-morh-shoot-begins-tomorrow/|work=Punjabi Mania | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>
==Release==
===Theatrical===
''Maurh'' was theatrically released on June 9, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Ammy Virk and Dev Kharoud’s ‘Maurh’ to release on THIS date |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/ammy-virk-and-dev-kharouds-maurh-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/99058988.cms?from=mdr|work=Times of India | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Ammy Virk’s new Punjabi film to release on 9 June |url= https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ammy-virk-s-new-punjabi-film-to-release-on-9-june-11685945373180.html|work=LiveMint | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Maurh: Ammy Virk & Dev Kharoud Starrer Now Has A New Release Date |url= https://www.ghaintpunjab.com/GhaintPunjab/Article/54126/maurh-ammy-virk-dev-kharoud-punjabi-movie| access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>
===Home Video===
The film is slated for a digital premiere on [[ZEE5]].

==Reception==
===Critical===
The film received mostly positive response from critics.
Rating the film 3.5 out of 5, [[The Indian Express]] commented, “With mostly light-hearted comedies and dramas to his credit so far, Virk proves that he can shine as an action hero as well.”<ref>{{Cite web |title= Maurh movie review: Ammy Virk dazzles in a frustratingly mediocre historical drama |url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/maurh-review-ammy-virk-dazzles-in-a-frustratingly-mediocre-historical-drama-8654736/|work=The Indian Express | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref> PTC Punjabi commented, “For those who desire for a thought-provoking and compelling cinematic experience, 'Maurh' is a must-watch.”<ref>{{Cite web |title= 'Maurh' movie review: Ammy Virk, Dev Kharoud, Vikramjeet Virk shine in period history |url= https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/pollywood/maurh-movie-review-ammy-virk-dev-kharoud-vikramjeet-virk-shine-in-period-history-415371#google_vignette|work=PTC Punjabi | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>
Kiddaan.com questioned the screenplay of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Maurh Movie Review – Exquisite Cinematic Experience But Fussy Screenplay |url= https://kiddaan.com/maurh-movie-review/|work=Kiddaan| access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>
===Box Office===
Despite glowing reviews and a superstar cast, Maurh opened to a lukewarm response at the box office. It collected 2.5 crore in the first weekend. <ref>{{Cite web |title= Punjabi Film Maurh Is Below The Mark |url= https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7814|work=BoxofficeIndia| access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Regional cinema slips at the box office |url= https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/punjabi-film-maurh-struggles-to-draw-audiences-in-new-delhi-as-southern-cinema-dominates-regional-markets-11686720384671.html|work=LiveMint| access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>

==Marketing==
The trailer of the movie was launched on May 28, 2023. <ref>{{Cite web |title= Ammy Virk’s new Punjabi film to release on 9 June |url= https://punjabimania.com/post/official-trailer-of-ammy-virk-dev-kharoud-starrer-maurh-released/ |work=Punjabi Mania | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= ‘Maurh’ trailer: Dev Kharoud and Ammy Virk deliver a stellar performance in a story that will take you back in time |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/maurh-trailer-dev-kharoud-and-ammy-virk-deliver-a-stellar-performance-in-a-story-that-will-take-you-back-in-time/articleshow/100616092.cms|work=Times of India | access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Punjabi films of 2023]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{IMDb title|tt27368317}}

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[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:Punjabi-language films]]
[[Category:2020s Indian films]]
[[Category:Punjabi cinema]]
[[Category:2020s historical drama films]]
[[Category:2021 biographical drama films]]
[[Category:2021 direct-to-video films]]
[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:Films about revolutionaries]]
[[Category:Films set in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Films set in the British Raj]]
[[Category:Films set in the Indian independence movement]]
[[Category:Films shot in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Indian biographical drama films]]
[[Category:Indian historical drama films]]
[[Category:Indian historical action films]]

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