Sardaar Ji 2
Sardaar Ji 2 (previously The Return of Sardaarji) is a 2016 Punjabi film starring Diljit Dosanjh, Monica Gill and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles[3][4][5] and directed by Rohit Jugraj.[6][7] The film was released on 24 June 2016.[8][9][10] On release, film received mixed to negative reviews unlike the prequel which received positive reviews. Film grossed less than its prequel and was declared average at Box-Office.
Sardaar Ji 2 | |
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Directed by | Rohit Jugraj |
Produced by | Manmord Sidhu Gunbir Singh Sidhu |
Written by | Dheeraj Rattan |
Screenplay by | Dheeraj Rattan |
Story by | Dheeraj Rattan |
Starring | Diljit Dosanjh Sonam Bajwa Monica Gill Jaswinder Bhalla Yashpal Sharma |
Music by | Jatinder Shah Nick Dhammu |
Cinematography | Sandip Patil |
Edited by | Sandeep Francis Samar Singh |
Production company | |
Distributed by | White Hill Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes[1] |
Country | India Australia |
Language | Punjabi |
Budget | ₹10 crore |
Box office | ₹24.20 crore[2] |
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Cast
- Diljit Dosanjh as Jaggi / Athraa / Satkaar
- Monica Gill as Soni
- Sonam Bajwa as Diljot
- Yashpal Sharma as Teja
- Jaswinder Bhalla as Pathan Chacha
- Dev Gill as Diljyot's fiancée
- Mandy Takhar (special appearance in "Poplin")
- Amritpal Chotu as Fauji's son
- Anjana Sukhani as Anger management therapist
Planning and shooting
After success of Sardaar Ji, producers decided for a sequel The Return of Sardaarji. Shooting of the film took place in different locations in Australia mainly.[11] Diljit was mobbed by his Australian fans to his surprise when he reached the airport in Australia.[12][13] The crew also shot at Macarthur region of New South Wales.[14] During the shoot, Diljit rescued Sonam and others from a horrible accident at set.[15] Diljit had to undergo 6 months of intensive physical training by hiring Ranbir Kapoor's personal trainer Pradeep Bhatia.[16][17]
Soundtrack
Sardaarji 2 | |
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Soundtrack album by Jatinder Shah & Nick Dhammu | |
Released | 28 May 2016[18] |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 17:17 |
Label | Speed Records |
The soundtrack of Sardaarji 2 was composed by Jatinder Shah & Nick Dhammu while the lyrics were written by Veet Baljit and Ranbir Singh.[19]
The video of film's title track Sardaarji was shot for two days in a row, created a record as it features 2500 Sardars dressed in white attires and turbans, out of which 1200 are Diljit's fans who came specially to shoot for the song.[20]
S.No | Track | Singer | Music | Lyrics |
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1. | Desi Daaru | Diljit Dosanjh | Jatinder Shah | Ranbir Singh |
2. | Mitran Da Junction | Ranbir Singh | ||
3. | Poplin | Veet Baljit | ||
4. | Razamand | Ranbir Singh | ||
5. | Sardaarji | Ranbir Singh | ||
6. | Rumaal | Nick Dhammu | Ranbir Singh |
Reception
Box office
The movie broke the record of Sardaar Ji in Punjab, grossing ₹2.05 crore (US$290,000) on first day.[21][22] The film minted total ₹14.25 crore (US$2.0 million) in its first week on 350 screens in India[23] while from the overseas markets, the film grossed ₹6.05 crore (US$850,000)[24] including ₹4.25 crore (US$600,000) only from U.S. box office in 10-days.[25]
Accolades
The Film received six nominations at 1st Punjabi filmfare awards, 2017.
Best director- Rohit Jugraj - Nominated
Best music album- Jatinder Shah - Nominated
Best Lyrics- Ranbir Singh (mitran da junction) -nominated, Veet baljit (poplin)
Best playback singer (Male) - Diljit Dosanjh (mitran da junction) - WON
References
- http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sardaarji-2-2016
- http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-udta-punjab-raman-raghav-2-0-record-slow-week-sardaarji-2-doing-685556
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- ANI (23 April 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with 'Sardaar Ji 2'". Yahoo News India. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
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- Amann Khuranaa, TNN (21 September 2015). "Exclusive: 'The Return Of Sardaar Ji' will not be a fantasy film". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- Service, Tribune News (25 September 2015). "'Sardaarji' set to return next year". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
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- Maddox, Garry (5 February 2016). "Media Alliance raises concerns about unsafe work on Indian film Sardaarji Returns in Sydney". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- "When Diljit Dosanjh got mobbed in Melbourne". hindustantimes.com/. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- from, TNN (1 June 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh has a huge fan following in Australia". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- "Mega Indian star films in western Sydney". DailyTelegraph. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- CIEDITOR-PRERNA (4 June 2016). "Sonam Bajwa grateful to brave Diljit!". Canindia News. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- "Find out what Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh have in common". deccanchronicle.com/. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- India (27 May 2016). "Trained over months for required physique: Diljit Dosanjh". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- "Sardaarji 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes.
- "Poplin - Sardaarji 2 - Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Monica Gill". YouTube.
- India (30 May 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh starrer Sardaarji 2's title track makes a record". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- TNN. "'Sardaar Ji 2' box office: Diljit Dosanjh breaks his own record - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- "'Sardaarji 2' box office collection: Diljit-starrer clocks highest opening for Punjabi film, beats 'Sardaarji' records". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- "Punjabi Star Diljit Dosanjh Runs Hot In India With 'Sardaar Ji 2' And 'Udta Punjab'". Forbes. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- "Box office collection: 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raman Raghav 2.0' record a slow week; 'Sardaarji 2' doing well worldwide". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- "'Gentleman' US box office collection: Nani starrer fares better than 'Sardaarji 2' in 3rd weekend". Ibtimes.co.in. Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.