Son of Sardar 2 Review: Ajay Devgn’s Comedy Gives An Unusual Twist To Ind Vs Pak Trope

Son of Sardar 2 is the usual unasked sequel film, but it leaves you laughing in the most unexpected moments. The film explores different types of comedy, rather than sticking to the usual situation comedies seen in similar films in the past. The makers also lean into the irony of its own failing industry and use AI for the many parts of the film, but the usage reamins of noble and for comic purposes.

The film begins with Jassi played by Ajay Devgan, dreaming about a happy married life with his wife and kids, but wakes up to an empty house and a sad mother waiting for her daughter-in-law. While Jassei is married, his wife is working in the UK, fulfilling her dream. When he is finally able to get a visa to go visit her, she reveals that she had a boyfriend and wanted a divorce.

Alone, unable to tell his mother the truth, Jassi stays back but ends up meeting a Pakistani family who need a man to play the father of their youngest for her wedding festivities. Jassi is then able to find a place to stay, and Mrunal Thakur as Rabia get’s a husband to show for her daughter’s in-laws. When the expectations grow, Jassi is expected to play the part and as luck would have it, he does for most.

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The film explores many sub plots about Jassi’s own failed marriage, Rabia’s failed husband played by Chunky Panday and often jokes about infidelity, but also takes in seriously when addressing it in the in-law’s family. On the other hand, the makers very obvious and preparative use of AI does bring in some good laughs but it is not enough for a comedy like this. The film also explores an unusual take on the India vs Pakistan trope as people fight over naarebazi and cricket.

The first half is fun to watch, despite the heavy fakeness of sets and locations. However, the second half does see a major dip with the level of comic relief but also the amount of it as the serious plots begins to wind up. Ravi Kishan, Ashwini Kalsekar, late actor Mukul Dev, Vindu Dara Singh all have their moments in the film even if its during the serious performances. Ajay Devgn is himself in the film with little change or impact of his performance. It is the writing and the screenplay that runs the film forward.

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However, Mrunal Thakur as Rabia, Deepak Dobriyal as Gul and Roshni Walia as Saba are the ones who run the show as its their story that is explored. While it was refreshing to see Ajay play his age, and have him fall in love with an age-appropriate character (Mrunal as a mother to a married young woman), unfortunately the makers backtracked it as showing Murnal her younger stepmom. Despite its long runtime of 147 minutes, the film ending feels rushed.

Overall, the film is a fun family entertainer, but it may or may not be the best of the week.

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