Ajay Devgn's "Son of Sardaar 2" is steadily making its way toward the ₹30 crore mark at the box office, following its release on August 1, 2025. The film, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, is a sequel to the 2012 hit "Son of Sardaar".
Box Office Performance
In its opening weekend, "Son of Sardaar 2" earned ₹24.75 crore. Day 3 collections were around ₹9.25 crore, showing growth over the first two days. However, on its first Monday, the film experienced a significant drop, earning approximately ₹2.50 crore, bringing the total to ₹27.25 crore. Despite the dip, the film is still edging closer to the ₹30 crore milestone.
Comparisons and Competition
While "Son of Sardaar 2" is outperforming "Dhadak 2," it faces strong competition from Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's "Saiyaara," which has already grossed ₹299.75 crore and is nearing the ₹300 crore mark. "Mahavatar Narsimha" has also emerged as a strong contender, even outperforming "Son of Sardaar 2" and "Dhadak 2" on its second Monday. "Raid 2," another film starring Ajay Devgn that was released earlier, had a stronger performance, earning more in two days than "Son of Sardaar 2" earned in four.
Cast and Crew
"Son of Sardaar 2" features Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in leading roles, along with Ravi Kishan, Deepak Dobriyal, and Sanjay Mishra in important roles. Neeru Bajwa makes her Bollywood debut in the film, which also marks the posthumous release of Mukul Dev. The film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, who recently won a National Award for Best Punjabi Film for his 2023 comedy "Godday Godday Chaa".
Storyline
The sequel revolves around Jassi (Ajay Devgn), who is called to London by his wife (Neeru Bajwa) only to find that she wants a divorce. Heartbroken, he meets Rabia (Mrunal Thakur), who is part of an all-girl wedding dhol band. Rabia's younger sister is in love with the son of Raja (Ravi Kishan), who insists on meeting her parents, who are deceased.
Reviews and Audience Response
"Son of Sardaar 2" has received mixed reviews from critics. Mrunal Thakur has encouraged viewers to watch the film and form their own opinions, addressing concerns about misleading reviews circulating on social media.
Future Prospects
The film will face further competition with the release of Umesh Shukla's comedy, "Heer Express". To maintain momentum, "Son of Sardaar 2" may need to implement strategies to attract and retain audiences.
