Mrunal Thakur is standing up for her latest film, "Son of Sardaar 2," urging audiences to see the movie for themselves and form their own opinions. This comes amidst mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film, which was released on August 1, 2025, is a sequel to the 2012 action-comedy "Son of Sardaar" and stars Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles.
Thakur's plea to viewers arose after a netizen expressed reluctance to watch "Son of Sardaar 2" due to negative reviews circulating on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. The actress responded directly, stating, "Most of the reviews are misleading… I would appreciate if you decide how YOU LIKE IT SIR!".
"Son of Sardaar 2" has received mixed reactions. Some viewers have praised the film's humor and family-friendly entertainment value. One X user wrote, "It's a wonderful movie — lots of comedy, lots of laughing moments, it's a complete family entertainer." Another shared, "A full-on #AjayDevgn show with desi comedy and family drama. #MrunalThakur looks stunning and delivers a solid performance." Still, others have been critical, with some comparing the movie unfavorably to "Housefull 5" and criticizing the plot and humor. One particularly harsh review circulating on X humorously regretted watching the film.
Despite the divided opinions, "Son of Sardaar 2" has shown steady growth at the box office since its release. On its opening day, the film earned Rs 7.25 crore, followed by Rs 8.25 crore on Saturday and an estimated Rs 9.25 crore on Sunday, bringing the total weekend collection to Rs 24.75 crore. The film has outperformed "Dhadak 2" at the box office.
In the film, Ajay Devgn reprises his role as Jassi Randhawa, while Mrunal Thakur plays Rabia, a Pakistani musician. The plot involves Jassi traveling to Scotland and encountering Rabia, leading to a series of comedic events. The movie also features Ravi Kishan, Deepak Dobriyal, and Sanjay Mishra in supporting roles. Notably, "Son of Sardaar 2" is the posthumous film of Mukul Dev.
Mrunal Thakur's portrayal of Rabia has been generally well-received, with many appreciating her comedic timing and chemistry with Ajay Devgn. One review noted that Thakur "shows an unexpected gift for comedy". Another reviewer mentioned that "Mrunal Thakur looks stunning and delivers a solid performance."
Thakur has described her character as a lively Punjabi girl and has spoken about her experience learning to play the dhol for the role. She trained for three months, juggling dhol sessions with her shooting schedule.
Adding to her connection with fans, Mrunal recently shared that she has a "little ritual" of watching her films with audiences in theaters. She posted a video on Instagram showing her interacting with fans during a "Son of Sardaar 2" screening.
Whether "Son of Sardaar 2" lives up to expectations is ultimately up to each viewer to decide. Mrunal Thakur's appeal encourages audiences to give the film a chance and experience it firsthand.
