The Kanda genre, which originated in the 1990s, revolves around the lives of gangsters, often portraying their struggles, conflicts, and relationships. The genre gained massive popularity with films like "Laawaan Phir Laawaan" (1999) and "Jinda" (2002). However, it was the 2016 film "Sardar Ji" that catapulted the Kanda genre to new heights, paving the way for a new wave of Punjabi films.