Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Is Ajay Devgn's Comedy Worth Your Time & Money?

Ajay Devgn returns in the lovable, hapless Sardar Jassi in Son of Sardaar 2, hitting theaters following big expectations. But the question on everyone’s lips is easy: Is Ajay Devgn’s new comedy really worth your hard-earned money and valuable weekend time? With confused early responses pouring onto social media and critics split down the middle, let’s go deep into this crazy sequel to determine whether it provides laughs or simply causes you to groan.

The Story: From Visa to Divorce

Picking up where the first movie left off, our hero Jassi Randhawa (Ajay Devgn) is finally granted a UK visa to join his long-lost wife Dimple (Neeru Bajwa). But instead of a warm reunion, she serves him divorce papers! Jassi is heartbroken and dazed and walks into a maelstrom of mistaken identities. He encounters Rabia (Mrunal Thakur), a Pakistani lady who has just been dumped by her husband (Chunky Pandey), who mistakenly believes Jassi is her potential new suitor.

From here, the plot spirals into sheer pandemonium. Jassi gets entangled with three Pakistani wedding performers, pretends to be an Army Colonel to help a young couple (Saba and Gogi) win over Gogi’s disapproving father (Ravi Kishan), and navigates a minefield of cultural clashes. Sounds fun on paper? Sadly, the execution feels like a frantic patchwork of half-baked ideas. The script lacks focus, jumping between subplots without coherence. What should’ve been a clever cross-border comedy feels tiring and disjointed.

Ajay Devgn & Cast: Skilled Stars Stuck in a Desperate Circus

Ajay Devgn tries valiantly to salvage SOS 2 with his earnest performance as the well-meaning but perpetually confused Jassi. His comic timing still shines in isolated moments, especially when Jassi’s conservative values clash with absurd situations. However, even Devgn’s charm feels strained against a script that gives him little substance. As producer and lead, he deserved a tighter, funnier vehicle than this.

Mrunal Thakur, even with her fine work in heavy dramas, is miscast in agony as Rabia. She cannot get into the slapstick mood, and despite the silliness, she comes across as awkward instead of amusing. Her rapport with Devgn is strained, rendering their love story unfunny. Ravi Kishan, substituting for Sanjay Dutt, brings on-off energy as the loud Punjabi father. He gets some laughs but grapples with a weakly penned character.

Unfortunately, great actors such as Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, and Kubbra Sait are totally wasted. They’re typecast into caricatures with cringe-worthy lines. Chunky Panday’s character is forgettable, contributing to the film’s worst flaw: wasting a talented cast on a flimsy script. Seeing them struggle to make mediocre writing work is more aggravating than amusing.

The Comedy Conundrum: Forced Laughs & Problematic Gags

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Is Son of Sardaar 2 actually funny? The answer is complicated. The film aims for loud, “massy” humour but mostly lands as “messy.” It relies heavily on tired tropes: over-the-top Punjabi stereotypes, exaggerated accents, and chaotic physical comedy. While a few India-Pakistan jokes or Jassi’s innocent blunders might elicit chuckles, most gags feel recycled and desperate.

Worse still, the humour tends to tangle into trouble. Gender-insensitive jokes and sexist stereotypes about women and the trans community (through Deepak Dobriyal’s character Gul) come across as painfully retrograde. In 2025, such sloppy writing is unforgivable and displeases contemporary viewers. The tagline for the movie ensures “no chills,” but it provides little real warmth or humor either. The attempts at humor seem manufactured, not spontaneous, leaving you more drained than delighted.

Behind the Camera: Good Visuals Won't Rescue Sinking Ship

Debut Hindi director Vijay Kumar Arora can’t keep the chaos at bay. The pace is all over the place, alternating between glacial and hyperactive without any semblance of rhythm. Whereas the first SOS had a well-defined comic vision and was inspired by old-school comedies, this sequel lacks direction. Scenes lag, jokes linger too long, and dramatic bits fail to connect because they’re not set up.

The only technical highlight is Aseem Bajaj’s cinematography. The British and Punjabi backdrops are shot tastefully, with rich colours and beautiful frames. One wedding sequence, especially, shines with its visual opulence. But good looking pictures can’t hide the film’s fundamental flaws. The cuts are jerky, the soundtrack a non-starter, and overall production hasty instead of polished. It’s obvious where the priorities were – and storytelling wasn’t one.

Audience & Critic Verdict: SOS 2 Sparks Divided Reactions

Social media was abuzz with reactions the moment SOS 2 released in theatres. The reactions are tautly polarised, turning Son of Sardaar 2 into a love-it-or-hate-it experience. Some supporters appreciated Devgn’s presence and declared it a “paisa vasool” entertainer, particularly in single-screen theatres. One fan tweeted: “#SonOfSardaar2 is a full-on fun ride! Ajay Devgn rocks as Jassi!”

But most viewers resonated with critics’ disappointment. Tweets referred to it as “all noise and zero comedy,” “a forced sequel,” and “an insult to the original.” Rohit Shetty’s cameo (hinting at Golmaal 5) in the climax invited anger for appearing like a cheap promotion gimmick. This polarizing nature emphasizes the film’s biggest problem: it attempts too much to appease everyone and manages to please very few.

Should You Watch Son of Sardaar 2?

So, back to our burning question: Is Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2 worth watching? Honestly, it depends. If you’re a die-hard Devgn fan jonesing for mindless, old-school masala with no expectations, you might get some fleeting enjoyment. The film does have scattered moments of harmless silliness, and the visuals are pleasant.

But for the majority of viewers in search of witty writing, steady humor, or a deserving follow-up, SOS 2 is disappointing. The haphazard plot, underutilized cast, and forced humor render it a dull movie. At almost 2.5 hours, it is too long. With better choices at theaters (such as the critically successful Dhadak 2), the comedy finds it hard to be worth the cost of the ticket.

Where to Watch & Alternatives

Son of Sardaar 2 is playing in theatres globally. If you remain curious, watch it on the big screen for the complete (noisy) experience. After theatre run, it’ll be available on Netflix – a better choice for a chill viewing where you can skip! For truly good Ajay Devgn comedies, watch the original *Son of Sardaar*, Golmaal franchise, or Total Dhamaal instead.