Son of Sardaar 2 vs Dhadak 2 box office Day 1: Ajay Devgn's film earns twice
Meanwhile, India Today gave a 2.5-star rating to 'Son of Sardaar 2' in its review, calling the film awkward and exaggerated. A part of the review reads, "Ajay Devgn returns as Jassi, a Sardaar lost in Scotland and even more lost in the plot. With forced humour, awkward chemistry, and India-Pakistan punchlines doing the heavy lifting, 'Son of Sardaar 2' struggles to match the charm or chaos of the first film."It will be interesting to see how the new releases cope with the 'Saiyaara' storm.- Ends
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