Son of Sardaar 2 announcement video out: Ajay Devgn returns in his comedic avatar
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 26, 2025, 14:22 IST
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is all set to bring back his iconic turban-clad character with the much-anticipated sequel, Son of Sardaar 2 . The actor released an announcement video on social media, officially confirming the film's release date as July 25.
Sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), Ajay wrote, 'Sardaar ki entry ka countdown aaj se shuru. Welcome to the madness of Sardaar & Co. #SonOfSardaar2 in cinemas this 25th of July!'
The 49-second announcement video introduces viewers to the key characters of the film. Notably, it offers glimpses of Ajay Devgn's chemistry with Mrunal Thakur and marks actor Mukul Dev's final on-screen appearance. The video captures major moments from the film, wrapping up with Ajay delivering the dialogue, 'Paaji, kabhi hass bhi liya karo,' setting the comedic tone for the sequel.
Fans reacted enthusiastically across social media platforms soon after the video dropped. One user commented, 'Now excited to watch this movie,' while another added, 'Paji khadi Hans bhi liya karo welcome back Ajay Devgan respect button.'
Son of Sardaar 2 promises to bring back the madness and humor that made the first film a box office hit, with Ajay Devgn leading the charge once again.
Sardaar ki entry ka countdown aaj se shuru 💣
Welcome to the madness of Sardaar & Co. #SonOfSardaar2 in cinemas this 25th of July! #SardaarIsBack #SOS2@mrunal0801 @ravikishann @jiostudios @ADFFilms @tseries #JyotiDeshpande @KumarMangat @nrpachisia #PravinTalreja… pic.twitter.com/zwQqQmBduE
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 26, 2025
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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