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The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Son of Sardar 2' postponed: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur film gets a new release date
The release date of Son of Sardaar 2, featuring Ajay Devgn, has been postponed by a week, the makers said on Saturday. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to Son of Sardaar, which was released in 2012. It is produced by Devgn alongside Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It will also feature Mrunal Thakur and Vindu Dara Singh. The makers shared the news with a post on the official Instagram handle. "The Laughter Riot Just Got A New Date. 'Son of Sardaar 2' will now release in cinemas on 1st August 2025 worldwide," said he caption from the production house Jio Studios. The movie was supposed to release on July 25, 2025. Son of Sardaar was helmed by Ashwni Dhir and starred Devgn, late actor Mukul Dev, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha. ALSO READ:'Son of Sardar' actor Mukul Dev passes away at 54 It revolved around Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh Randhawa (Devgn), who returns to his village in Punjab after spending years in London to sell ancestral property. But things take an unexpected turn. The film emerged as box office hit and grossed Rs 161.48 crore with its worldwide collection.
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amid Saiyaara success, Ajay Devgn pushes the release of Son of Sardaar 2 to August: ‘Good to have hits in theater', says co-star Vindu Dara Singh
Ajay Devgn and team have decided to push the release of their film Son Of Sardar 2 by a week, skipping their original release on July 25 and moving to August 1. It is speculated that the makers made this decision after seeing the success of Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, which is delivering massive numbers at the box office. Starring the newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the movie made around Rs 20 crore on opening day, and is targeting an unexpectedly massive Rs 100 crore in its opening weekend. On Saturday, JioStudios, the production house behind Ajay Devgn's film, shared the news on its official social media handles. The post read: 'The laughter riot just got a new date! Son of Sardaar 2 will now release in cinemas on 1st August 2025 worldwide.' A post shared by Jio Studios (@officialjiostudios) While the makers didn't share the reason behind the decision, actor Vindu Dara Singh confirmed in a comment that the decision was made post Saiyaara's success. Taking to the comments section, he wrote, 'The wait just got longer. Good to have hits in the theater. Welcome back Bollywood!' While the actor didn't name any film, the only film that's currently working at the box office is Saiyaara. Film trade experts too believe that the makers have made a wise decision. Taran Adarsh took to his X handle to share the news and wrote, 'Wise decision.' The news also prompted responses from fans who speculated that Son of Sardaar 2 was pushed because of the 'Saiyaara effect.' ALSO READ | Alia Bhatt as Sita and Suriya stars as Lord Rama; Vishnu Manchu reveals dream cast for his Ramayana: 'The script and dialogues are ready' With its original release date on July 25, Son of Sardaar was set to face a box office clash with Sidharth Malhotra-Janhvi Kapoor's Param Sundari and Hombale Films' animated film Mahavatar Narasimha. Now the film will release two weeks before War 2. On July 31, Vijay Deverakonda's pan-India film Kingdom will hit the big screens. Apart from Ajay Devgn, Son of Sardaar 2 also stars Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, and the late Mukul Dev. That Mohit Suri film earned Rs 21 crore on its opening day. The film followed the momentum on the second day by earning about 15 crore as of 7 pm, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. With its exceptional opening, Saiyaara saw a massive increase in the number of shows across the country. The film shows increased from 3523 shows on day 1 to 4241 on day 2. An increase of 718 shows. Shows in Mumbai increased from 649 to 711, whereas in Delhi-NCR it went from 804 to 993.
Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Son of Sardaar 2 release date changed: When to watch Ajay Devgn's comedy sequel in theatres? Check new date, plot, cast
Synopsis Ajay Devgn's upcoming comedy-drama Son of Sardaar 2 has been postponed from its original release date of July 25 to August 1, 2025. While the makers haven't disclosed the reason, the decision comes amid the strong box office performance of Saiyaara, leading to widespread speculation about strategic timing. The sequel to the 2012 hit brings back Devgn as Jassi and features a fresh storyline set in Scotland, with Mrunal Thakur, Deepak Dobriyal, and Kubbra Sait among the ensemble cast. Son of Sardaar 2 New Release Date Announced The highly awaited comedy-drama Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, has officially been postponed. Initially scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, the sequel will now arrive in cinemas on August 1. The announcement came less than a week before the intended premiere, with no official reason offered by the producers for the updated release date was shared across social media with a new promotional poster, reading, 'The laughter riot just got a new date. Son of Sardaar 2 will now release in cinemas on 1st August 2025 worldwide.' The film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced under Devgn Films and Jio Studios by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, alongside N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. Son of Sardaar 2 is a follow-up to the 2012 hit Son of Sardaar, which starred Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and the late Mukul Dev. The original film was a commercial sequel revisits Devgn's character Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh, this time set in Scotland. The story also introduces a parallel narrative featuring a group of children, led by a 12-year-old boy named Aarav, as they embark on a whimsical search for a legendary golden mango during a festival—blending humour with emotional depth. The film's cast includes Mrunal Thakur, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Chunky Panday, Ravi Kishan, Neeru Bajwa, Roshni Walia, and others. The screenplay has been penned by Mohit Jain and Jagdeep Son of Sardaar 2 also marks the final appearance of actor Mukul Dev, who passed away on May 23, 2025. His legacy from the first film continues into this final its new date, Son of Sardaar 2 is now set to clash with Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. Meanwhile, another contender originally planned for July 25, Param Sundari—featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor—has quietly moved to an August release as well, confirming the reshuffling of schedules in anticipation of box office by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Son of Sardaar 2 is now officially set for release on August 1, 2025, in theatres worldwide.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Son of Sardaar 2 release date changed: When to watch Ajay Devgn's comedy sequel in theatres? Check new date, plot, cast
Son of Sardaar 2 Plot and Cast A Clash on the Horizon The highly awaited comedy-drama Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, has officially been postponed. Initially scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, the sequel will now arrive in cinemas on August 1. The announcement came less than a week before the intended premiere, with no official reason offered by the producers for the updated release date was shared across social media with a new promotional poster, reading, 'The laughter riot just got a new date. Son of Sardaar 2 will now release in cinemas on 1st August 2025 worldwide.' The film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced under Devgn Films and Jio Studios by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, alongside N R Pachisia and Pravin of Sardaar 2 is a follow-up to the 2012 hit Son of Sardaar, which starred Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and the late Mukul Dev. The original film was a commercial sequel revisits Devgn's character Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh, this time set in Scotland. The story also introduces a parallel narrative featuring a group of children, led by a 12-year-old boy named Aarav, as they embark on a whimsical search for a legendary golden mango during a festival—blending humour with emotional film's cast includes Mrunal Thakur, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Chunky Panday, Ravi Kishan, Neeru Bajwa, Roshni Walia, and others. The screenplay has been penned by Mohit Jain and Jagdeep Son of Sardaar 2 also marks the final appearance of actor Mukul Dev, who passed away on May 23, 2025. His legacy from the first film continues into this final its new date, Son of Sardaar 2 is now set to clash with Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. Meanwhile, another contender originally planned for July 25, Param Sundari—featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor—has quietly moved to an August release as well, confirming the reshuffling of schedules in anticipation of box office by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Son of Sardaar 2 is now officially set for release on August 1, 2025, in theatres worldwide.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Son Of Sardaar 2 Release Date Postponed, To Now Clash With Triptii Dimri-Siddhant Chaturvedi's Dhadak 2
New Delhi: Ajay Devgn's upcoming comedy film Son of Sardaar 2, alongside Mrunal Thakur, was slated to release in theatres on July 25, 2025. Earlier today, the makers took to social media to announce that the release date has now been postponed to August 1, 2025. Currently, the box office is witnessing a storm with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara emerging as a blockbuster. Son of Sardaar 2 will now lock horns with Dhadak 2 at cinemas on August 1, 2025. The official post shared by the makers read, "Jassi Paaji and toli will see you in cinemas worldwide on 1st August 2025." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jio Studios (@officialjiostudios) Previous Clash Between Param Sundari And Son Of Sardaar 2 Earlier, Param Sundari was set to release on July 25, 2025, along with Son of Sardaar 2. However, the makers subtly confirmed that the Janhvi Kapoor- Sidharth Malhotra starrer has been postponed to an August release recently. Maalik starring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar, which hit the screens on July 11, 2025, had two teasers attached with its prints. The revised teaser of Param Sundari that was unveiled with Maalik's theatrical prints was the same as the one dropped earlier in May. However, there was an updated slate at the end of the teaser where "This July" was swapped with "This August." While the original teaser ended with "In cinemas, July 25", the latest one has the new version "In cinemas worldwide this August" incorporated in it. Son Of Sardaar 2 Trailer Packed with action, humour, and Punjabi flair, the trailer promises a high-energy entertainer set against the scenic backdrop of Scotland. The trailer opens with a burst of nostalgia from Son of Sardaar, quickly plunging viewers back into the wild and hilarious world of Jassi. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film also marks the final screen appearance of Mukul Dev, who passed away on May 23, 2025. The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Mishra, Vindu Dara Singh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Neeru Bajwa, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, and Sahil Mehta. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, A Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited production, Son of Sardar 2 is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. Son of Sardaar 2 will not be hitting the screens on August 1, 2025. The film will have a box office clash with Dhadak 2, led by Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
