We wanted them to come out of the cinema and feel like they wanted to change something". Chambailli grossed Rs 37.8 crore at the box office. At its release, the film surpassed Bollywood's Aashiqui 2 and Hollywood's Oblivion at the Pakistani box office. It was discussed in the national media, and has been praised for its contribution to democracy in Pakistan. Chambaili has been credited with galvanizing non-voters and youth to vote in the 2013 Pakistani general elections, which had a large turnout. Political parties in the country played songs from its soundtrack during campaign rallies, as young people resonated with the film and its music as part of increased social and political activism. Filmography Programs and TV Shows References External links Other links Ismail Jinali on Chambaili Ismail Jilani on Daily Times Zara Sochiey on Geo TV Living people Pakistani film producers Pakistani Muslims Film directors from Karachi Pakistan Military Academy alumni Year of birth missing (living people)