Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2 trailer drops, but fans say ‘Kuch khaas nahi laga’. Here’s what worked and what didn’t.
When Ajay Devgn unveiled the trailer for Son of Sardaar 2
When Ajay Devgn unveiled the trailer for Son of Sardaar 2, fans were bracing for a fun, high-energy return to one of his most iconic comedy-action roles. The first part, released back in 2012, may not have been a critical darling, but it earned love for its unapologetic masala, catchy music, and Devgn’s larger-than-life swagger. So, naturally, expectations were sky-high for the sequel.
But as the trailer hit YouTube and social media this week, the reaction was not what the makers might’ve hoped for. Instead of applause, Son of Sardaar 2 has found itself at the center of a mixed storm of opinions. The mood among netizens? Somewhere between underwhelmed and politely confused.
What the Trailer Promised
The trailer packs in everything you’d expect from a Bollywood masala entertainer — action, slapstick comedy, over-the-top punchlines, and loud background music. Ajay Devgn reprises his role as the sardaar with swagger, complete with his classic slow-motion entries and dramatic one-liners. There’s also a generous mix of dance numbers, flashy cars, fight scenes, and moments of “emotional drama” that border on parody.
A few new faces have joined the cast, including a younger comic relief sidekick and a token romantic interest, but much of the trailer feels like it’s trying to recreate the old formula—with louder colors and faster cuts.
What Fans Are Saying
On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #SonOfSardaar2 began trending soon after the trailer’s release—but not for the reasons the makers would’ve liked. One user wrote:
> “Ajay Devgn is great but Son of Sardaar 2 looks like a 2010 film stuck in 2025. Kuch khaas nahi laga.”
Another sarcastically commented:
> “Can we please stop making sequels just for the sake of nostalgia? This one feels like a WhatsApp forward turned into a movie.”
Others, however, came to Devgn’s defense, saying that not every film needs to be intellectual cinema, and there’s nothing wrong with a full-blown entertainer once in a while. A longtime fan of the franchise wrote:
> “I loved the first one for its comedy and action. If this one gives even half the fun, I’m in. Ajay Devgn is always worth watching.”
Clearly, the response is divided. While some viewers are excited about the return of a familiar character, many feel the trailer lacks originality and freshness.
What Went Wrong?
From a cinematic point of view, the trailer suffers from what many recent Bollywood sequels have faced — too much reliance on nostalgia, too little innovation. The jokes feel recycled, the plot hints seem predictable, and the action doesn’t offer anything new.
Ajay Devgn’s performance, while committed, seems boxed in by writing that doesn’t challenge him. For an actor of his range — who gave us Drishyam, Shivaay, and Tanhaji — this film feels like a step back, rather than forward.
Moreover, in a post-Pathaan and Jawan era, where audience expectations from action blockbusters have evolved, Son of Sardaar 2 feels stuck in an old template.
The Bigger Problem: Bollywood’s Obsession with Sequels
The mixed response also raises a larger question: Why is Bollywood so obsessed with sequels?
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen a flood of part twos, remakes, and spin-offs. But very few have managed to recreate the magic of their originals. For many netizens, Son of Sardaar 2 is just another example of Bollywood playing safe — banking on old titles instead of investing in fresh stories.
One Instagram comment said it perfectly:
> “This is why Bollywood is losing its audience. We want new stories, not stale leftovers.”
Can the Film Still Win?
All said and done, a trailer is just a trailer. There have been many films that had lackluster previews but surprised everyone at the box office. Ajay Devgn still has a loyal fan base, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities where massy entertainers perform well. If the film manages to strike a balance between humor and heart — and maybe throws in a surprise or two — it could still recover from its underwhelming trailer debut.
Plus, comedy-action films often do better in family settings, and Son of Sardaar 2 is clearly designed as a family entertainer.
Final Thoughts
The Son of Sardaar 2 trailer may not have set the internet on fire, but it has done one thing: got people talking. And in today’s attention economy, that’s half the job done.
But whether Ajay Devgn’s sardaar will win hearts again or become yet another forgettable sequel remains to be seen. For now, fans are watching — with raised eyebrows and cautious optimism.
And maybe that’s what the makers wanted: curiosity, controversy, and a flood of memes.
Because in Bollywood, sometimes even a bad trailer can lead to a big opening weekend.
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