Son of Sardaar 2 movie review
Movie: Son of Sardaar 2
Director: Vijay Kumar Arora
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Neeru Bajwa
Genre: Action-Comedy-Drama
Runtime: 145 minutes
Language: Hindi
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Review Summary:
Son of Sardaar 2 is a complete masala film that does not take itself very seriously. It is filled with action, smart dialogues, and is also surfilled with a large cast of stars. It is not as new and effective as the original one in 2012, but still, it does bring the significant amount of entertainment to the viewers who love commercial movies.
Plot Overview:
Ajay Devgn reprises his role as Jassi the lovable and fearless Punjabi who always gets into over the top situations. Jassi is back on the trail this time but the family honor and unexpected love story dominated the background of the play and the ancient feud which does not want to die. Mrunal Thakur performs as Rabia, a hot-tempered, and self-sufficient female who turns into the emotional support of said wild ride of Jassi.
The narrative becomes chaotic and comical as Jassi goes through rivalries, romance, and responsibilities. The climax sees a twist as there is the cameo appearance of director Rohit Shetty and a hint towards an alternate entire different cinematic universe.
Performances:
In the starring role as Ajay Devgn is coming back and playing the perfect character that fits his persona. He also time makes comic situations and confidence in action parts move the film on. Although the screenplay does not provide anything very new, the charisma of Devgn makes the viewer glued to the screen.
Mrunal Thakur is another splendid element of this movie, but she could have been given more to work with. She stands her own ground against Devgn through the story and adds warmth to it.
The prominent bad guy is Ravi Kishan. His magnified villainy brings to the film comedy, drama. The rest of the supporting characters, led by Sanjay Mishra, Kubbra Sait, Neeru Bajwa and Chunky Panday all add to the fun with none of them getting short-changed in the screen-time department.
Direction and Screenplay:
The director, Vijay Kumar Arora, makes it light and easy. The movie keeps up with the same loud, colorful feel that made the first part a success. The screenplay is a predictable yet satisfactory screenplay. It offers no lulls; however, there are certain moments when one can feel as though the scene is being dragged out so that so many characters can be mentioned.
The most winning elements of the movie are the comic parts and the action scenes that are out of the blue. Though the emotional moments are there, they lack any great effect because the movie aims more on the laughs deadpan seriousness.
Music and Cinematography:
It is peppy situational music. The commercial punch of Guru Randhawa in the song The Po Po Song is infectious as well but the songs stop being memorable after you have come out of the theatre. The beauty of Punjabi backdrop is caught by cinematography of Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti effectively. The movie appears to be aesthetically rich, with coloring and setting also contributing to the feel of the story as a comic book.
Rohit Shetty’s 7-Second Cameo – A Smart Marketing Move
In the climax of the film, Rohit Shetty did a 7-second cameo role where he plays himself responding to a car explosion that happened while Jassi was proposing to Sara. This is also a strategically placed scene that also advertises the next movie of Shetty Golmaal 5 and immediately builds hype and makes arrangements for future projects.
What Works:
- Ajay Devgn’s comic timing
- Entertaining supporting cast
- Visual scale and vibrant setup
- Rohit Shetty’s surprise appearance
- A crowd-pleasing blend of action and humor
What Doesn’t Work:
- Weak storyline with predictable arcs
- Underwritten female lead
- Songs lack staying power
- Tries too hard to balance too many characters
Verdict:
Son of Sardaar 2 is not trying to win awards or redefine storytelling. It’s meant to entertain, and it largely succeeds in doing so. If you’re looking for logic, tight storytelling, or emotional depth, this may not be the film for you. But if you’re in the mood for a fun, colorful, star-studded escape with loud laughs and some classic Ajay Devgn action, this sequel will not disappoint.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars