Ajay Devgn’s much-awaited Son of Sardaar 2 has hit pause—but not without reason. With Saiyaara creating unexpected waves at the box office, the makers of the action-comedy sequel have pushed the release date by a week, sparking chatter online. Fans are calling it the ‘Saiyaara effect,’ as the musical romance continues to dominate screens and social media alike.
Strategic Move by the Makers
The makers of Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, have decided to delay the film’s release by a week, pushing it from July 25 to August 1. The move comes in response to the unexpected success of Saiyaara, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, which has been performing strongly at the box office.The report suggests the decision is a calculated one, aimed at ensuring both films get ample space to perform and maximize their box office potential. The new release date is expected to be officially announced soon.
Netizens React to the Postponement
As soon as the news started doing rounds on social media, netizens were quick to react. While one user called it, ‘Saiyaara effect’, another one wrote, ‘Saiyaara ka itna khauf ki movie he postponed kr di’. A user also added, ‘Good decision saiyaara toda kama legi’.The original Son of Sardaar, directed by Ashwni Dhir, featured Ajay Devgn alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and the late Mukul Dev. The story followed Jaswinder ‘Jassi’ Singh Randhawa (played by Devgn), who returns to his village in Punjab after years in London to sell his ancestral property. However, his seemingly simple visit spirals into chaos as unexpected twists await him back home.
Saiyaara’s Record-Breaking Run
Meanwhile, Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, has received strong reviews from both critics and audiences. Also starring Aneet Padda—known for Big Girls Don’t Cry and Salaam Venky—the film released on 8,000 screens and set records for the biggest debut-led opening, Suri’s career-best, and the top opening for a love story.Notably, it achieved this success without any traditional promotions—no interviews, city tours, or social media campaigns—relying solely on strong content and nationwide marketing.
