The Return of Jassi Randhawa
13 years after the original Son of Sardaar made waves with slapstick humor and Punjabi flavor, Ajay Devgn returns with Son of Sardaar 2, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. The sequel attempts to blend nostalgia with a new-age twist, combining action, humor, and melodrama — but does it hit the mark?
Story Summary (No Major Spoilers)
Jassi Randhawa (Ajay Devgn), now settled in Canada, returns to Punjab for a family land dispute only to find himself caught in a mess involving old enemies, lost loyalties, and unspoken love. Alongside him are the quirky Gurnaam (Ravi Kishan), the emotional but fiery Sukhpreet (Mrunal Thakur), and local chaos king Bhupi Singh (Deepak Dobriyal).
The plot revolves around a decades-old vendetta, a disputed land near the India-Pakistan border, and Jassi's mission to solve everything with love, laughter, and (of course) fists.
Performances: Who Shines and Who Fades?
Ajay Devgn as Jassi
Effortlessly fits back into the role. He brings a calm swag to his comedy and action but looks a little tired. His comic timing is good, but the material often lets him down.
Mrunal Thakur as Sukhpreet
She looks stunning and plays her part earnestly. Her chemistry with Ajay is lukewarm, but she does add emotional weight in a couple of scenes.
Ravi Kishan as Gurnaam
Scene-stealer. Ravi's comic timing, dialogue delivery, and physical comedy are the soul of this film. Easily the best performer.
Deepak Dobriyal as Bhupi Singh
Fantastic as always. His role is confusingly written, but he still brings depth and humor to every moment.
Neeru Bajwa
Wasted. Limited scenes and dialogues. Mostly used for reaction shots and background drama.
Mukul Dev (Posthumous Appearance)
Appears briefly in a flashback. The film dedicates an emotional montage to him that adds some sincerity.
Direction & Screenplay
Director Vijay Kumar Arora tries to balance comedy with an emotional narrative but doesn’t fully succeed. The screenplay is inconsistent, jumping from fart jokes to patriotic dialogues and sentimental flashbacks within minutes. The film struggles to decide if it wants to be a mass entertainer, a family drama, or a slapstick comedy — and ends up being none completely.
Action & Comedy
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Action: Over-the-top, slow-motion-heavy action scenes, but nothing new. There's a tank vs. tractor sequence that's so ridiculous it’s hilarious.
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Comedy: Only lands when Ravi Kishan or Deepak Dobriyal are on screen. The rest is outdated and forced. Expect jokes about buffaloes, big turbans, and "desi vs. vilayati" culture.
Music Review
The music is energetic but forgettable. A few standout numbers:
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"Patiala Groove" – Item song with Neeru Bajwa; catchy but typical.
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"Veer Di Vibe" – Emotional Punjabi folk number used in the climax montage.
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"Desi Swag Returns" – The theme song trying to recapture the original’s vibe.
Background score is loud and often disrupts the scenes.
What Works
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Ravi Kishan’s natural comic talent
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Some colorful, festive Punjabi visuals
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Sentimental tribute to Mukul Dev
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Family moments that feel real (in rare scenes)
What Doesn’t Work
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Weak and chaotic script
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Forced humor that rarely lands
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Zero chemistry between lead pair
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Too long; second half drags
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Confused tone — comedy, drama, and action don’t blend smoothly
Audience Reaction
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Mixed to positive from rural and tier-2 city audiences
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Critics were mostly disappointed
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Fans of Ajay Devgn may still enjoy it for his screen presence
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Urban audiences call it "noisy, outdated, and forgettable"
Box Office & Buzz
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Opening Day Collection: Approx ₹6.5 crore
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Expected Lifetime Run: ₹35–40 crore (modest hit in smaller markets)
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Clashed with Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha, which impacted multiplex earnings
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Trending as a "mass entertainer for single screens"
Son of Sardaar 2 is a chaotic, colorful sequel that leans entirely on Ajay Devgn’s charisma and Ravi Kishan’s humor. But the messy script, predictable story, and flat music pull it down. If you enjoy brainless fun, desi comedy, and family-friendly drama, it might work for you. For everyone else, it’s a noisy sequel you won’t remember next week. Tell us about this movie, Do you like it or not.
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