Let’s put the actual review on hold for a second—can we talk about Ajay Devgn’s face? Whoever’s handling his makeup (and definitely the digital de-aging wizardry) deserves a standing ovation. At 56, he looks like he’s in his early 30s in Son of Sardaar 2. Unreal.
Now, walking into this sequel, you might expect a typical “leave-your-brain-at-home” slapstick fest or just a desperate attempt to milk nostalgia. Honestly, I thought the same. But here’s the twist—I walked out actually entertained. SOS 2 doesn’t pretend to be clever. It fully leans into its absurdity and, shockingly, that’s what makes it work.
What’s the Story?
Ajay Devgn returns as Jassi, the well-meaning simpleton from Punjab, now summoned to London by his wife (Neeru Bajwa)—only to be handed a divorce. Turns out, she’s moved on during her years abroad, while he’s been loyally waiting back home. Stranded in a foreign land, Jassi crosses paths with Rabia (Mrunal Thakur), a member of an all-girls wedding dhol band.
Things spiral when Rabia’s sister, Saba (Roshni Walia), wants to marry the son of Raja (Ravi Kishen), a man obsessed with “pure breed”—and yes, he applies that term to both livestock and humans. With Saba’s parents no longer alive, Jassi agrees to pretend to be her father, a retired Colonel, while Rabia plays the mother. Cue chaos.
What Works?
To its credit, Son of Sardaar 2 knows exactly what kind of movie it is. It doesn’t depend on callbacks to the 2012 original (you could watch this without even knowing there was an original). The writing by Jagdeep Singh Sidhu and Mohit Jain stays largely focused, even if some parts drag. The first half starts slow but picks up speed as the ensemble cast settles into their comic groove.
Jokes land more often than not, and the humour is surprisingly sharper than expected. It’s goofy, yes, but not brain-dead. Even the India-Pakistan subplot—yes, they go there—is handled with a wink instead of a hammer.
Where It Falters
The second half stumbles with some clunky sequences, especially an unnecessary bit involving a narcotics gag that goes on too long. There are patches that feel stretched thin, but the film regains its rhythm in the climax, bringing back the chaos and charm just in time.
The Cast Carries It
Ajay Devgn remains in solid comic form—his goofy charm hasn’t worn off even 13 years after the original. Ravi Kishen steals several scenes as the eccentric breed-obsessed antagonist. Deepak Dobriyal is hilarious as a man exploring his identity, delivering lines with deadpan brilliance.
Mrunal Thakur blends into the chaos effortlessly, and Roshni Walia holds her own. Vindu Dara Singh and the late Mukul Dev are classic comic relief, while Kubbra Sait, though underused, makes the most of her brief screen time.
Final Verdict
Son of Sardaar 2 isn’t trying to reinvent comedy—it’s just here to make noise, bang some dhols, and deliver laughs. It’s not clever cinema, nor is it essential viewing. But it embraces its madness with such unfiltered glee that it ends up being… fun.
Logic is optional, laughter is guaranteed (mostly), and somehow, the chaos works. You may roll your eyes—but you’ll probably be doing it with a smile.
