Sardaarji 2 Review: Can Diljit Dosanjh Save Punjabi Film?

Diljit Dosanjh in Sardaarji 2 Punjabi movie still from the film review
Diljit Dosanjh leads Sardaarji 2, directed by Rohit Jugraj, with Monica Gill and Sonam Bajwa in key roles.

Rating: 1 out of 5.

Sardaarji 2 review highlights a Punjabi film that promised much but delivers little. Directed by Rohit Jugraj and written by Dheeraj Rattan, this sequel stars Diljit Dosanjh in triple roles alongside Monica Gill, Sonam Bajwa, Jaswinder Bhalla, and Dev Singh Gill. The film shifts from the fantasy-driven world of Sardaarji (2015) to a story rooted in farming and social issues. Cinematography is handled by Sandeep Patil, while the music features several chart-topping tracks. Despite its star power and a socially relevant theme, Sardaarji 2 struggles with a weak script, broken narrative, and underwhelming performances.

Sardaarji 2 Review: No Connection with the First Film

The Sardaarji 2 review starts with a key fact. The film has no link with the first Sardaarji. The ghost hunter is gone. There are no bottled ghosts, no witch, and no ghost hunting this time.

Sardaarji 2 Review: Jaggi as an Organic Farmer

Jagjeet Singh, aka Jaggi Khooh Wala (Diljit Dosanjh), is now a successful organic farmer. He has won awards for his farming. Known for his humour, Jaggi is also famous for anger and a tough spirit. His rivals trap him in a scheme worth 15 million rupees. To protect the farmers of his village, Jaggi travels abroad.

Sardaarji 2 Review: A Loose Script and Direction

Writer Dheeraj Rattan and director Rohit Jugraj struggle to hold the film together. The highlight is Jaggi’s two shadows. One shows anger, the other calmness. Both taunt him and affect his choices. This metaphorical device is rare in Punjabi films. The movie also gives a message in favour of organic farming. It shows Punjab’s water crisis and clashes among farmers. It urges farmers to face adversity with a Punjabi spirit, rather than ending their lives. For the first time, a Jatt hero appears as a real farmer and cultivator.

Sardaarji 2 Review: Weak Storytelling and Comedy

The story feels loose and unconvincing. It keeps jumping without links. The audience is left confused. The narrative only finds direction when Jaggi enters an ice cream truck. From there, the film shifts into a road drama before the interval. Jaggi, his shadows, Soni (Monica Gill), and Diljot (Sonam Bajwa) try for comedy but fail. The comic timing is average. Dialogues by Jatinder Lall and Surmeet Mawi fall flat. Repeated jokes about oversized vegetables lose charm. Jaggi calling Soni names also falls flat. Jaswinder Bhalla’s track looks forced and absurd.

Sardaarji 2 Review: Writing and Directorial Choices

Dheeraj Rattan tries to base the story on relatable characters. However, he disregards logic and presents a flawed narrative. Rohit Jugraj exploits Diljit Dosanjh’s star power but goes overboard. The cinematic liberty makes the road journey rough. The second half sinks even deeper. The climax turns preachy and ends with a thud. Still, the suspense is held till the end.

Sardaarji 2 Review: Performances and Acting

Diljit Dosanjh plays Jaggi, Athra, and Suthra. Yet he looks the same in all three roles. As Suthra, he mimics singer Jaghadhari Wale. His mimicry talent is a surprise. He delivers the tone but not the expressions. Jaswinder Bhalla disappoints again. His Lahore-Pishaur jokes irritate after some time. Dev Singh Gill overacts in South cinema style. His action and dialogue do not sync. Yashpal Sharma and Jatinder Kaur are wasted. Monica Gill has enough screen space, but only shows off her wardrobe. Sonam Bajwa looks stunning but still lacks acting strength.

Sardaarji 2 Review: Music and Technical Aspects

Some songs are already popular. In the film, however, they act as hurdles. They only make the screenplay longer. Cinematographer Sandeep Patil captures Punjab and Australia beautifully. His frames look breathtaking. The background score is average. Sharper editing could save at least thirty minutes.

Sardaarji 2 Review: Final Verdict

Sardaarji 2 falls short compared to the first part. It attempts to ground the story but fails in writing, humour, and execution. One star for the effort.

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2 responses to “Sardaarji 2 Review: Can Diljit Dosanjh Save Punjabi Film?”

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    The film has a strong message in favor of organic farming. Though superficially, but definitely it captures the ground zero reality of contemporary Punjab, where the major land under cultivation lacks irrigation resources due to increasing ground water crisis resulting into violent clashes between various groups of farmers. Further, it urges farmers not to succumb to adversities, but fight them out with true Punjabi spirit instead of going to escape route of suicides. This is the first film where Jatt is actually a farmer and a cultivator too.

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