Ajay Devgn Returns in Son of Sardaar 2: A Comedy Sequel Set in Scotland

Ajay Devgn returns in the sequel to Son of Sardaar, set in Scotland and directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. The trailer confirms the release date of July 25 and features Mrunal Thakur opposite Devgn. The story follows a wedding in Scotland, with humor built around cultural contrasts and misunderstandings. The film also marks Mukul Dev's final role.

Ajay Devgn is set to return to the comedy genre with the highly anticipated sequel to his 2012 film "Son of Sardaar," titled "Son of Sardaar 2." Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film is slated to release on July 25, as confirmed by the recently dropped trailer [1].

The sequel shifts its setting from Punjab to Scotland, with the story revolving around a wedding. The trailer opens with the question, "Will he survive Scotland?" and follows Devgn's character as he navigates unfamiliar surroundings and a series of comic situations. The humor is built around cultural contrasts and exaggerated misunderstandings, promising a blend of comedy and action [1].

Devgn is joined by Mrunal Thakur in the lead role, with Ravi Kishan, Mukul Dev, Sanjay Mishra, Vindu Dara Singh, Dolly Ahluwalia, and Neeru Bajwa also part of the cast. Notably, Mukul Dev, who passed away in May 2024, appears in his final film role [2].

The original "Son of Sardaar" earned approximately ₹100 crore at the box office and was released alongside Yash Chopra's "Jab Tak Hai Jaan." The simultaneous release led to a dispute over screen distribution, with Ajay Devgn filing a complaint with the Competition Commission of India against Yash Raj Films [2].

The film is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, with Jio Studios and Devgn Films as the presenting partners. The production houses, A Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited, are working in collaboration to bring this sequel to the big screen.

While the trailer has generated mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing nostalgia for the original cast and others welcoming the new additions, the film is set to introduce fresh elements and humor to the franchise [1].

References:
[1] https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/son-of-sardaar-2-trailer-ajay-devgn-trolls-pakistan-mukul-dev-mrunal-thakur-fans-miss-sonakshi-sinha-101752220192993.html
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/son-of-sardaar-2-trailer-ajay-devgn-returns-in-comedy-sequel-set-in-scotland/article69799664.ece