Son of Sardaar 2 Movie Review

Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Chunky Panday
Director: Vijay Kumar Arora

Overview:

After 13 years, Ajay Devgn returns as Jaswinder “Jassi” Singh Randhawa in Son of Sardaar 2, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. Produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, N.R. Pachisia, and Pravin Talreja, the film tries to blend action, humor, and Punjabi heart on a bigger, international scale.

Featuring Mrunal Thakur in her first major comic role, along with Ravi Kishan, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra, and Neeru Bajwa, the sequel travels from Chandigarh to Scotland, aiming for global chaos with desi flavor.

Plot Summary:

Set years after the original, Son of Sardaar 2 follows Jassi (Ajay Devgn), who now lives a peaceful life until he heads to Scotland to win back his estranged wife Rabia (Mrunal Thakur). But his reunion plans turn into a hilarious (and often confusing) mess when he gets caught in a family feud involving mistaken identities, a chaotic wedding, and rival gangs.

Adding to the madness is a side story about village kids on a treasure hunt for a mythical golden mango — meant to add charm but mostly feeling like a distraction. By the time everything collides in the over-the-top climax, the film struggles to tie its many loose ends together.

Performances:

Ajay Devgn reprises his role with his trademark deadpan humor, but the novelty wears off quickly. His comedic timing remains sharp, though the weak script limits his impact. Mrunal Thakur looks radiant but underused. Despite her best efforts, her character lacks the emotional or comic depth needed to stand out. Ravi Kishan steals the show as a flamboyant gangster — loud, eccentric, and consistently entertaining.

Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dobriyal add brief comic relief, while Kubbra Sait and Neeru Bajwa barely get enough screen time to register. The late Mukul Dev’s posthumous appearance brings an unexpected emotional layer, evoking nostalgia for fans of the first film.

Direction, Music:

National award-winning cinematographer and Punjabi film director Vijay Kumar Arora scores in his Hindi debut after some hazy beginning for the comedy. What is especially appealing is that the humour is wholesome, family-oriented (though above the grasp of pre-teen kids), and at the same time, in control and just short of slapstick. However, the cinematography by Aseem Bajaj tends to be a shade gaudy on occasion, and Arora, with his origins, could have controlled that part.

The music is functional, though Jaani’s Pehla Tu Duja Tu is catchy. The background score is noisy and full of beats and dhol, but for once, we are enjoying the content.

Analysis:

From its opening minutes, Son of Sardaar 2 makes its intentions clear — loud humor, slapstick chaos, and a Punjabi flavor overdose. Unfortunately, Jagdeep Sidhu and Mohit Jain’s writing leans on quantity over quality.

The first half is a jumble of subplots and rapid scene changes that confuse more than amuse. Things settle slightly in the second half, but tonal inconsistency remains a problem — emotional scenes are repeatedly undercut by ill-timed jokes.

Visually, the film shines. Aseem Bajaj’s cinematography captures scenic shots of Scotland and Punjab beautifully, though the overuse of drone footage sometimes distracts from the characters.

Verdict:

Son of Sardaar 2 is a classic case of “too much of everything, too little of what matters.” It tries to balance family emotions, slapstick humor, and grand visuals but ends up as an overblown sequel without the original’s soul.

Ajay Devgn’s return to comedy is welcome, but he deserves sharper writing and more cohesive direction. Despite a few funny bits and Ravi Kishan’s standout turn, this sequel is loud, scattered, and forgettable.

👉 Final Word: Watch it only if you’re a die-hard Ajay Devgn fan or craving a loud Punjabi-style laugh riot — just don’t expect the magic of the original.