Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Ajay Devgn’s Scotland Adventure Lacks Spark

Returning after years, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ takes Ajay Devgn’s beloved Jassi from Punjab to the lush landscapes of Scotland. Expected to recreate the crazy energy and heart seen in the original, the sequel aims high with cultural clashes, cross-border banter, and classic Bollywood humor. But does Jassi’s international adventure live up to expectations and entertain the family audience?

Forced Humor and Scotland Setting

This time, Jassi finds himself a stranger in Scotland, stumbling into mayhem: posing as a wedding dancer’s father and a fake soldier. The shift from desi Punjab to foreign lands brings new opportunities for laughs but, too often, the humor feels forced, relying on tired India-Pakistan punchlines. The witty social commentary is diluted by a convoluted plot, leaving genuine laughs few and far between.

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Unconvincing Chemistry

Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur (as Rabiya, a Pakistani wedding dancer) headline the film, but their on-screen pairing struggles to convince. Awkward romance scenes, including one potential kiss that falls flat, drain the believability out of their relationship. Rather than sparkling chemistry, viewers get a mismatch that never quite feels genuine.

Supporting Cast Steals the Spotlight

While the leads fumble, the supporting cast steps in. Ravi Kishan, as a Pakistan-hating businessman, delivers the sharpest lines and injects real energy with his comedic timing. Deepak Dobriyal portrays a transgender character with unexpected nuance, and Sanjay Mishra adds his trademark flair as a local gangster. Their performances lift the film’s otherwise wobbly emotional and comic beats.

Patchy Humor and Dull Action

Despite marketing as an action-comedy, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ leaves most action off-screen. Devgn’s Jassi is seen more as a befuddled bystander, with only a tank-driving song and a limp rescue sequence to show for it. Humor in the film remains uneven: a few scenes, especially near the climax, score laughs, but much of the comedy feels disconnected.

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Mixed Messages and Weak Storytelling

The film walks a risky line in its depiction of Pakistan—attempting to offer both civility and broad stereotypes, often relying on exaggerated banter. Emotional moments, like tributes to Mukul Dev and camaraderie among the gangsters, are brief bright spots but can’t rescue the film from its narrative muddle.

Verdict

‘Son of Sardaar 2’ delivers a clean, family-friendly experience with plenty of comic attempts, but ultimately lacks the cohesive madness or memorable storytelling that made the original a hit. It’s an uneven ride, with strong supporting acts but little in the lead pair’s chemistry or the story’s punch.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Main Cast and Crew

Main Cast:

• Ajay Devgn as Jaswinder “Jassi” Singh Randhawa
• Mrunal Thakur as Rabia
• Ravi Kishan as Raja
• Neeru Bajwa as Dimple
• Deepak Dobriyal as Gul
• Kubbra Sait as Mehwish
• Chunky Panday as Danish
• Sanjay Mishra as Bantu Pandey
• Sharat Saxena as Ranjit Singh
• Mukul Dev as Tony
• Vindu Dara Singh as Tittu
• Roshni Walia as Saba
• Ashwini Kalsekar as Premlata
• Sahil Mehta as Goggi
• Dolly Ahluwalia as Bebe (Jassi’s mother)
• Nalneesh Neel as Keshav

Main Crew:

• Director: Vijay Kumar Arora
• Producers: Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, N.R. Pachisia, Pravin Talreja
• Cinematographer: Aseem Bajaj
• Music: Tejwant Kittu, Tanishk Bagchi, Jaani, Harsh Upadhyay, Jay Mavani, Lijo George, DJ Chetas, Sunny Vik, Himesh Reshammiya