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Son of Sardaar 2 (released on August 1, 2025):
🎬 Basic Info & Release
- Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Devgn Films & Jio Studios (Wikipedia)
- Starring Ajay Devgn (Jassi Randhawa), Mrunal Thakur (Rabia), Ravi Kishan, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra, Mukul Dev (in his final role) (Wikipedia)
- Release Date: August 1, 2025 (initially slated for July 25 but postponed due to strong performance of Saiyaara) (Koimoi)
✅ Review Highlights
Social Reception
- Audiences have embraced it as a “full‑on desi comedy” and a “paisa‑vasool family entertainer”, especially praising Ajay Devgn’s and Ravi Kishan’s comic timing. (mint)
- Suniel Shetty, at a London screening, called it a “laugh riot” and applauded Devgn’s effortless style. (The Times of India)
- Some viral social media reactions (like the “Mujhe Galli Ke Kutte…” joke) capture the film’s humorous and light‑hearted tone. (The Economic Times)
Critic & Editorial Reviews
- Filmibeat describes it as a family entertainer that blends light comedy, emotional beats, and cultural charm— advising viewers not to overthink and enjoy the ride. Ajay Devgn and Deepak Dobriyal are called standout performers. (FilmiBeat)
- Bollywood Hungama, by contrast, rated it 2.0 / 5, saying the film “suffers because of limited humour” and highlights the stiff competition at the box office. (Bollywood Hungama)
🧾 Box Office Performance
Opening Day (August 1)
- Despite high expectations, the film had a slow start, earning less than ₹10 crore domestically and trailing behind Saiyaara, which has already crossed ₹270 crore in India. (Koimoi)
- It also failed to crack Ajay Devgn’s top 5 post‑COVID openers, likely due to low pre‑release buzz and fierce competition. (Koimoi)
Competition Landscape
- Released alongside Dhadak 2 and in the shadow of Saiyaara and Mahavtar Narsimha, which dominated box office attention. Overall, Son of Sardaar 2 struggled to stand out. (mint)
Budget & Estimates
- Trade estimates peg the budget (including P&A) at around ₹100–150 crore (bollybudget.com).
- Early forecasts placed Day 1 India earnings at approx ₹3–7 crore, potentially even lower than ₹10 crore. (MTWikiBlog, Koimoi, ABP News)
🧾 Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre & Tone | Punjabi-flavored comedy-drama, made for mass-family entertainment |
| Strengths | Ajay Devgn’s humour, Ravi Kishan, Deepak Dobriyal as emotional highlight |
| Weaknesses | Limited humour, predictable structure, paced with ups and downs |
| Critic Verdict | Mixed: strong audience love (+) vs critic reservation (−) |
| Box Office | Underwhelming start: < ₹10 cr Day 1; lost to competition |
| Verdict so far | Watcher’s pick over critics; less promising financially |
In essence: Son of Sardaar 2 is a clean, Punjabi‑flavored entertainer with moments to laugh and feel—but it leans heavily on nostalgia and spectacle over narrative depth. Audiences seem to enjoy the mass comedy ride, while critics call it repetitive. Commercially, the film has made a modest opening, dwarfing in face of recent blockbusters.
To dive deeper:
- See full Filmibeat review for plot and character breakdown (Top Bollywood Wiki, Koimoi)
- Read Bollywood Hungama for critical insight and box office estimates (Bollywood Hungama)