⭐ Son of Sardaar 2 – A Detailed Review (Rating: 3.5/5)

Overview

Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Son of Sardaar 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit, featuring Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Jassi. The film adds Mrunal Thakur to the ensemble, along with comic highlights from Ravi Kishan and Deepak Dobriyal, and marks the final appearance of veteran actor Mukul Dev.

Plot & Screenplay

The narrative sends Jassi to Scotland to resolve a family feud and reclaim his love. The premise gets tangled in over-the-top setups—hostage crises, mafia wars, and wedding chaos—that feel forced and cluttered in the first half. The writing, especially pre-interval, struggles to strike the right comedic tone

Thankfully, the second half picks up pace. The border-tank sequence and the final reveal scenes bring unexpected energy and cohesion. The fun quotient rises as the pace quickens, and the film finally settles into a moderately entertaining groove

Performances

Ajay Devgn delivers his trademark subdued, deadpan humor, but there's little novelty in his portrayal this time.

Ravi Kishan stands out with high-voltage comic timing and scene-stealing moments.

Deepak Dobriyal as Gul excels in the background, infusing humor with subtlety

Mrunal Thakur and Kubbra Sait are competent, but roles feel underwritten. Supporting cast—including Neeru Bajwa and Chunky Panday—add color, though their contributions vary in impact

Direction & Technicals

Arora’s style stays firmly in the canine slapstick zone. The film doesn’t take creative risks, instead leaning on vibrant visuals and Punjabi excess. While cinematographer Aseem Bajaj captures the locales with brightness, it sometimes comes across as gaudy rather than evocative.

The soundtrack, featuring tracks like “Pehla Tu Duja Tu” and “The Po Po Song” (recreated), is functional. It has its moments, but the overall score and background music lean loudly into the stereotype without subtlety

 Final Verdict

Son of Sardaar 2 plays it safe with formulaic Indian masala. Its many comedic attempts feel patchy, but unpretentious entertainment fans will find flavors of Punjabi pride, loud gags, and some heartfelt moments. Notably stronger in the second half, but first-half pacing and dated writing drag it down.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) — a middling but tolerable follow-up that delivers a fair share of laughs, especially if you’re a fan of the original or Ajay Devgn’s brand of deadpan comedy. It’s not a disaster, but it’s far from groundbreaking.

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