Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj, earlier known as Punjab 95, began streaming directly on ZEE5 on Friday, 03 June 2026. Released without any big promotional push, the film has still managed to grab attention online, with viewers flooding X with glowing reactions to Satluj almost as soon as it dropped.
No promotion, but a long battle with the censor board
The film had been in the making for quite some time, and its journey to theatres was anything but smooth. The Central Board of Film Certification had asked for more than 120 cuts before it could release in cinemas. Faced with such an extensive list of cuts, the film never made it to the big screen and was instead sent straight to ZEE5 without trimming, with its title changed from Punjab 95 to Satluj along the way. As soon as it started streaming, viewers began watching it and sharing their reactions on X. Nearly every review praised the story, and Diljit Dosanjh's performance came in for special mention.
A story that left viewers shaken
One user praised the film's story and every scene in it, writing that it shakes you, makes you emotional, leaves you restless and numb. According to the user, it is a painful, blood soaked story, and credit goes to the makers for standing firm, calling it a genocide without hesitation, refusing to bow to the Central Board of Film Certification, and completing the film without diluting its soul or its purpose. The same user called it a win for Honey Trehan, who managed to get the film released exactly as he had envisioned it despite every obstacle, and described it as a genuine tribute to martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra.
Fifteen minutes in, and the anger already hits
Another user wrote that they were watching Punjab 95, that is, Satluj, on ZEE5, and just 15 minutes into the film, they could not put into words how much sadness and anger they were feeling. Tagging Diljit Dosanjh, the user explained, for those who did not know, that the film is a biopic of martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra, and that Satluj is the name of one of the five rivers of undivided Punjab.
Diljit Dosanjh's performance wins hearts too
Beyond the story, viewers also heaped praise on the cast. One viewer wrote that they had just finished watching Satluj and honestly had no words left for it, calling it such a powerful, spine chilling film that it sent shivers through their body, adding that Diljit Dosanjh's performance was brilliant and powerful.
Honey Trehan's direction earns applause too
It was not just the story and the cast that struck a chord with audiences, the direction too has been widely appreciated. One user wrote that they had just watched Satluj and that Honey Trehan had directed it brilliantly, while Punjab's own son Diljit Dosanjh delivered a tremendous performance. The user added that they had been an admirer of Diljit Dosanjh's craft from the very beginning, and that this film had only deepened that respect, while also remembering martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra.
Viewers call it an eye opening must watch
Another user reviewing Satluj wrote that the long awaited Punjab 95 has now become Satluj, calling it a shocking and powerful film. The user expressed surprise that ordinary people are unaware of the extra judicial killings that took place in Punjab around the 1990s. They described the screenplay as tight and engaging, adding that the thrill never lets up, and concluded that this is a must watch film because it is truly eye opening.
