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| distributor    = [[White Hill Studios]]
| distributor    = [[White Hill Studios]]
| released      = {{Film date|2016|06|24|df=y}}
| released      = {{Film date|2016|06|24|df=y}}
| runtime        = 145 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sardaarji-2-2016|title=SARDAARJI-2 &#124; British Board of Film Classification|website=www.bbfc.co.uk}}</ref>
| runtime        = 145 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sardaarji-2-2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814101843/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sardaarji-2-2016|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 August 2016|title=Sardaarji-2|website=www.bbfc.co.uk}}</ref>
| country        = [[India]]<br>[[Australia]]
| country        = [[India]]<br>[[Australia]]
| language      = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| language      = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| budget        = {{INR}}10 crore
| budget        = {{INR}}10 crore
| gross          = {{INR}}24.20 crore<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-udta-punjab-raman-raghav-2-0-record-slow-week-sardaarji-2-doing-685556|title=Box office collection: 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raman Raghav 2.0' record a slow week; 'Sardaarji 2' doing well worldwide|first=Ankita|last=Mehta|date=5 July 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}24.20 crore<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-udta-punjab-raman-raghav-2-0-record-slow-week-sardaarji-2-doing-685556|title=Box office collection: 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raman Raghav 2.0' record a slow week; 'Sardaarji 2' doing well worldwide|first=Ankita|last=Mehta|date=5 July 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref>
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}}'''''Sardaar Ji 2''''' (previously '''''The Return of Sardaarji''''') is a 2016 [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi]] [[comedy film]] starring [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Monica Gill]], and [[Sonam Bajwa]] in lead roles<ref name="gulf 2016">{{cite web | author=PTI | title=Diljit Dosanjh to play lead in ‘Sardaar Ji 2’ | website=GulfNews | date=1 June 2016 | url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-to-play-lead-in-sardaar-ji-2-1.1838439 | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="ANI 2016">{{cite web | author=ANI | title=Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with 'Sardaar Ji 2' | website=Yahoo News India | date=23 April 2016 | url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/diljit-dosanjh-back-screen-sardaar-ji-2-081102303.html | accessdate=23 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="hindustantimes.com/ 2016">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with ‘Sardaar Ji 2’ | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=23 April 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/diljit-dosanjh-back-on-screen-with-sardaar-ji-2/story-O8U6RGgjSD8T0DVEuzvjsN.html | accessdate=23 April 2016}}</ref> and directed by [[Rohit Jugraj Chauhan|Rohit Jugraj]].<ref name="Amann KhuranaaAmann Khuranaa 2015">{{cite web | last=Amann Khuranaa | first=TNN | title=Exclusive: ‘The Return Of Sardaar Ji’ will not be a fantasy film | website=The Times of India | date=21 September 2015 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/Exclusive-The-Return-Of-Sardaar-Ji-will-not-be-a-fantasy-film/articleshow/49046675.cms | accessdate=25 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="Service 2015">{{cite web | last=Service | first=Tribune News | title=‘Sardaarji’ set to return next year | website=tribuneindia.com | date=25 September 2015 | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/-sardaarji-set-to-return-next-year/134526.html | accessdate=25 September 2015}}</ref> The film was released on 24 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/sardaarji-to-return-131802|title=Sardaarji to return|first=Tribune News|last=Service|website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref><ref name="Free Press Journal 2016">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh’sdouble role act in Sardaarji 2 to hit theatres soon | website=Free Press Journal | date=23 May 2016 | url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/diljit-dosanjhsdouble-role-act-in-sardaarji-2-to-hit-theatres-soon/855817 | accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="tribune news 2016">{{cite web | last=Service | first=Tribune News | title=Sardaarji goes shirtless | website=tribuneindia.com | date=25 May 2016 | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/Star%20Track/sardaarji-goes-shirtless/240078.html | accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref> It is a standalone sequel to the 2015 film [[Sardaar Ji]]. On release, the film received mixed reviews, unlike the prequel which received positive reviews. The film grossed less than its prequel and was declared average at Box-Office.
}}'''''Sardaar Ji 2''''' (previously '''''The Return of Sardaarji''''') is a 2016 Indian [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi]] [[Action comedy|action comedy film]] starring [[Diljit Dosanjh]] in a [[dual role|triple role]] alongside [[Monica Gill]], and [[Sonam Bajwa]] in lead roles<ref name="gulf 2016">{{cite web | author=PTI | title=Diljit Dosanjh to play lead in 'Sardaar Ji 2' | website=GulfNews | date=1 June 2016 | url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-to-play-lead-in-sardaar-ji-2-1.1838439 | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="ANI 2016">{{cite web | author=ANI | title=Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with 'Sardaar Ji 2' | website=Yahoo News India | date=23 April 2016 | url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/diljit-dosanjh-back-screen-sardaar-ji-2-081102303.html | accessdate=23 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="hindustantimes.com/ 2016">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with 'Sardaar Ji 2' | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=23 April 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/diljit-dosanjh-back-on-screen-with-sardaar-ji-2/story-O8U6RGgjSD8T0DVEuzvjsN.html | accessdate=23 April 2016}}</ref> and directed by Rohit Jugraj Chauhan.<ref name="Service 2015">{{cite web | last=Service | first=Tribune News | title='Sardaarji' set to return next year | website=tribuneindia.com | date=25 September 2015 | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/-sardaarji-set-to-return-next-year/134526.html | accessdate=25 September 2015 | archive-date=8 November 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108044619/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/-sardaarji-set-to-return-next-year/134526.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was released on 24 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/sardaarji-to-return-131802|title=Sardaarji to return|first=Tribune News|last=Service|website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref><ref name="Free Press Journal 2016">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh'sdouble role act in Sardaarji 2 to hit theatres soon | website=Free Press Journal | date=23 May 2016 | url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/diljit-dosanjhsdouble-role-act-in-sardaarji-2-to-hit-theatres-soon/855817 | accessdate=25 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="tribune news 2016">{{cite web | last=Service | first=Tribune News | title=Sardaarji goes shirtless | website=tribuneindia.com | date=25 May 2016 | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/Star%20Track/sardaarji-goes-shirtless/240078.html | accessdate=25 May 2016 | archive-date=24 May 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524040128/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/Star%20Track/sardaarji-goes-shirtless/240078.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> It is a [[standalone sequel]] to the 2015 film ''[[Sardaar Ji]]''. On release, the film received mixed reviews, unlike the first film which had received positive reviews. The film grossed less than the first film and was declared average at the box-office.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Jaggi / Athraa / Satkaar
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] in a [[dual role|triple role]] as
**Sardaarji Jaggi Singh
**Sardaarji Athraa Singh
**Sardaarji Satkaar Singh
* [[Monica Gill]] as Soni
* [[Monica Gill]] as Soni
* [[Sonam Bajwa]] as Diljot
* [[Sonam Bajwa]] as Diljot
* [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] as Teja
* [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] as Teja
* [[Jaswinder Bhalla]] as Pathan Chacha
* Samreen Kaur as Shiney
* Jaswinder Bhalla as Pathan Chacha
* [[Dev Gill]] as Diljyot's fiancée
* [[Dev Gill]] as Diljyot's fiancée
* [[Mandy Takhar]] (special appearance in "Poplin")
* [[Mandy Takhar]] (special appearance in "Poplin")
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==Planning and shooting==
==Planning and shooting==
After the success of ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'', producers decided on a sequel ''The Return of Sardaarji''. The shooting of the film took place in different locations in [[Australia]] mainly.<ref name="Maddox 2016">{{cite web | last=Maddox | first=Garry | title=Media Alliance raises concerns about unsafe work on Indian film Sardaarji Returns in Sydney | website=The Sydney Morning Herald | date=5 February 2016 | url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/media-alliance-raises-concerns-about-unsafe-work-on-indian-film-sardaarji-returns-in-sydney-20160205-gmmdrj.html | accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref> Diljit was mobbed by his Australian fans to his surprise when he reached the airport in Australia.<ref name="hindustantimes16">{{cite web | title=When Diljit Dosanjh got mobbed in Melbourne | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=31 May 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/when-diljit-dosanjh-got-mobbed-in-melbourne/story-0SXXXHsROhdQ5OYANeI4cP.html | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="OfTNN 2016">{{cite web | last=from | first=TNN | title=Diljit Dosanjh has a huge fan following in Australia | website=The Times of India | date=1 June 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Diljit-Dosanjh-has-a-huge-fan-following-in-Australia/articleshow/52532208.cms | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref> The crew also shot at [[Macarthur (New South Wales)|the Macarthur region of New South Wales]].<ref name="DailyTelegraph 2016">{{cite web | title=Mega Indian star films in western Sydney | website=DailyTelegraph | date=8 February 2016 | url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/indian-superstar-diljit-dosanjh-films-scenes-in-macarthur-region-for-mega-punjabi-film--the-return-of-sardaarji/news-story/ee9507dbad0099392c6ff4b0642f9e87 | accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref> During the shoot, Diljit rescued Sonam and others from a horrible accident at the set.<ref name="CIEDITOR-PRERNA 2016">{{cite web | author=CIEDITOR-PRERNA | title=Sonam Bajwa grateful to brave Diljit! | website=Canindia News | date=4 June 2016 | url=http://www.canindia.com/sonam-bajwa-grateful-to-brave-diljit/ | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref> Diljit had to undergo 6 months of intensive physical training by hiring [[Ranbir Kapoor]]'s personal trainer Pradeep Bhatia.<ref name="deccanchronicle.com/ 2016">{{cite web | title=Find out what Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh have in common | website=deccanchronicle.com/ | date=28 May 2016 | url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/280516/find-out-what-ranbir-kapoor-and-diljit-dosanjh-have-in-common.html | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Indias 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Trained over months for required physique: Diljit Dosanjh | website=The Indian Express | date=27 May 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/trained-over-months-for-required-physique-diljit-dosanjh-2821871/ | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref>
After the success of ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'', producers decided on a sequel ''The Return of Sardaarji''. The shooting of the film took place in different locations in [[Australia]] mainly.<ref name="Maddox 2016">{{cite web | last=Maddox | first=Garry | title=Media Alliance raises concerns about unsafe work on Indian film Sardaarji Returns in Sydney | website=The Sydney Morning Herald | date=5 February 2016 | url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/media-alliance-raises-concerns-about-unsafe-work-on-indian-film-sardaarji-returns-in-sydney-20160205-gmmdrj.html | accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref> Diljit was mobbed by his Australian fans to his surprise when he reached the airport in Australia.<ref name="hindustantimes16">{{cite web | title=When Diljit Dosanjh got mobbed in Melbourne | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=31 May 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/when-diljit-dosanjh-got-mobbed-in-melbourne/story-0SXXXHsROhdQ5OYANeI4cP.html | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="OfTNN 2016">{{cite web | last=from | first=TNN | title=Diljit Dosanjh has a huge fan following in Australia | website=The Times of India | date=1 June 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Diljit-Dosanjh-has-a-huge-fan-following-in-Australia/articleshow/52532208.cms | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref> The crew also shot at [[Macarthur (New South Wales)|the Macarthur region of New South Wales]].<ref name="DailyTelegraph 2016">{{cite web | title=Mega Indian star films in western Sydney | website=DailyTelegraph | date=8 February 2016 | url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/indian-superstar-diljit-dosanjh-films-scenes-in-macarthur-region-for-mega-punjabi-film--the-return-of-sardaarji/news-story/ee9507dbad0099392c6ff4b0642f9e87 | accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref> During the shoot, Diljit rescued Sonam and others from a horrible accident at the set.<ref name="CIEDITOR-PRERNA 2016">{{cite web | author=CIEDITOR-PRERNA | title=Sonam Bajwa grateful to brave Diljit! | website=Canindia News | date=4 June 2016 | url=http://www.canindia.com/sonam-bajwa-grateful-to-brave-diljit/ | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref> Diljit had to undergo 6 months of intensive physical training by hiring [[Ranbir Kapoor]]'s personal trainer Pradeep Bhatia.<ref name="Deccan Chronicle/ 2016">{{cite web | title=Find out what Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh have in common | website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] | date=28 May 2016 | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/280516/find-out-what-ranbir-kapoor-and-diljit-dosanjh-have-in-common.html | access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Indias 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Trained over months for required physique: Diljit Dosanjh | website=The Indian Express | date=27 May 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/trained-over-months-for-required-physique-diljit-dosanjh-2821871/ | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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| artist    = [[Jatinder Shah]] & Nick Dhammu
| artist    = [[Jatinder Shah]] & Nick Dhammu
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| released  = {{Start date|df=y|2016|5|28}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/sardaarji-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/id1118825710 |title=Sardaarji 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |publisher=[[ITunes Store|iTunes]]}}</ref>
| released  = {{Start date|df=y|2016|5|28}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/sardaarji-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/id1118825710 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171125155103/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/sardaarji-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/id1118825710 |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 November 2017 |title=Sardaarji 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |publisher=[[ITunes Store|iTunes]]}}</ref>
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The soundtrack of ''Sardaarji 2'' was composed by [[Jatinder Shah]] & [[Nick Dhammu]] while the lyrics were written by Veet Baljit and Ranbir Singh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvoZGmpL_7Y |title=Poplin - Sardaarji 2 - Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Monica Gill |publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
The soundtrack of ''Sardaarji 2'' was composed by [[Jatinder Shah]] & [[Nick Dhammu]] while the lyrics were written by [[Veet Baljit]] and Ranbir Singh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvoZGmpL_7Y |title=Poplin - Sardaarji 2 - Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Monica Gill |publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>


The video of the film's title track ''Sardaarji'' was shot for two days in a row, created a record as it features 2500 [[Sardar]]s dressed in white attires and turbans, out of which 1200 are Diljit's fans who came specially to shoot for the song.<ref name="Indian 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Diljit Dosanjh starrer Sardaarji 2’s title track makes a record | website=The Indian Express | date=30 May 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/diljit-dosanjh-starrer-sardaarji-2s-title-track-makes-a-record-2825452/ | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref>
The video of the film's title track ''Sardaarji'' was shot for two days in a row, created a record as it features 2500 [[Sardar]]s dressed in white attires and turbans, out of which 1200 are Diljit's fans who came specially to shoot for the song.<ref name="Indian 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Diljit Dosanjh starrer Sardaarji 2's title track makes a record | website=The Indian Express | date=30 May 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/diljit-dosanjh-starrer-sardaarji-2s-title-track-makes-a-record-2825452/ | accessdate=4 June 2016}}</ref>


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| 2. || "Mitran Da Junction" || Ranbir Singh
| 2. || "Mitran Da Junction" || Ranbir Singh
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| 3. || "Poplin" || Veet Baljit
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| 4. || "Razamand" || Ranbir Singh
| 4. || "Razamand" || Ranbir Singh
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| 6. || "Rumaal" || Nick Dhammu || Ranbir Singh
| 6. || "Rumaal" || Nick Dhammu || Ranbir Singh
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== Release ==
The movie was released on the big screens on 24 June 2016. It is also available for streaming on the [[Chaupal (streaming)|Chaupal]] Ott.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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===Box office===
===Box office===
{{See also|List of highest-grossing Punjabi films}}
{{See also|List of highest-grossing Punjabi films}}
The movie broke the record of ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'' in Punjab, grossing {{INRConvert|2.05|c}} on the first day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/Sardaar-Ji-2-box-office-Diljit-Dosanjh-breaks-his-own-record/articleshow/52915003.cms |title=‘Sardaar Ji 2' box office: Diljit Dosanjh breaks his own record - Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |date=  |author=TNN |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sardaarji-2-box-office-collection-diljit-starrer-clocks-highest-opening-punjabi-film-beats-684328 |title='Sardaarji 2' box office collection: Diljit-starrer clocks highest opening for Punjabi film, beats 'Sardaarji' records |newspaper=Ibtimes.co.in |date=  |author= |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref> The film minted a total of {{INRConvert|14.25|c}} in its first week on 350 screens in India<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves/2016/07/03/punjabi-star-diljit-dosanjh-runs-hot-in-india-with-sardaar-ji-2-and-udta-punjab/#4cf3986a57e3 |title=Punjabi Star Diljit Dosanjh Runs Hot In India With 'Sardaar Ji 2' And 'Udta Punjab' |newspaper=Forbes |date= July 3, 2016 |author= |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref> while from the overseas markets, the film grossed {{INRConvert|6.05|c}}<ref name="MyUser_Ibtimes.co.in_July_6_2016c">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-udta-punjab-raman-raghav-2-0-record-slow-week-sardaarji-2-doing-685556 |title=Box office collection: 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raman Raghav 2.0' record a slow week; 'Sardaarji 2' doing well worldwide |newspaper=Ibtimes.co.in |date=  |author= |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref> including {{INRConvert|4.25|c}} only from U.S. box office in 10-days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gentleman-us-box-office-collection-nani-starrer-fares-better-sardaarji-2-3rd-weekend-685595 |title='Gentleman' US box office collection: Nani starrer fares better than 'Sardaarji 2' in 3rd weekend |newspaper=Ibtimes.co.in |accessdate=July 6, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706084442/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gentleman-us-box-office-collection-nani-starrer-fares-better-sardaarji-2-3rd-weekend-685595 |archivedate=6 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The movie broke the record of ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'' in Punjab, grossing {{INRConvert|2.05|c}} on the first day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/Sardaar-Ji-2-box-office-Diljit-Dosanjh-breaks-his-own-record/articleshow/52915003.cms |title='Sardaar Ji 2' box office: Diljit Dosanjh breaks his own record - Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |date=  |author=TNN |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sardaarji-2-box-office-collection-diljit-starrer-clocks-highest-opening-punjabi-film-beats-684328 |title='Sardaarji 2' box office collection: Diljit-starrer clocks highest opening for Punjabi film, beats 'Sardaarji' records |newspaper=Ibtimes.co.in |date=  |author= |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref> The film minted a total of {{INRConvert|14.25|c}} in its first week on 350 screens in India<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves/2016/07/03/punjabi-star-diljit-dosanjh-runs-hot-in-india-with-sardaar-ji-2-and-udta-punjab/#4cf3986a57e3 |title=Punjabi Star Diljit Dosanjh Runs Hot In India With 'Sardaar Ji 2' And 'Udta Punjab' |newspaper=Forbes |date= July 3, 2016 |author= |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref> while from the overseas markets, the film grossed {{INRConvert|6.05|c}}<ref name="MyUser_Ibtimes.co.in_July_6_2016c">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-udta-punjab-raman-raghav-2-0-record-slow-week-sardaarji-2-doing-685556 |title=Box office collection: 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raman Raghav 2.0' record a slow week; 'Sardaarji 2' doing well worldwide |newspaper=Ibtimes.co.in |date=  |author= |accessdate= July 6, 2016}}</ref> including {{INRConvert|4.25|c}} only from U.S. box office in 10-days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gentleman-us-box-office-collection-nani-starrer-fares-better-sardaarji-2-3rd-weekend-685595 |title='Gentleman' US box office collection: Nani starrer fares better than 'Sardaarji 2' in 3rd weekend |newspaper=Ibtimes.co.in |accessdate=July 6, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706084442/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gentleman-us-box-office-collection-nani-starrer-fares-better-sardaarji-2-3rd-weekend-685595 |archivedate=6 July 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


===Accolades===
===Accolades===
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The film received six nominations at 1st Punjabi Filmfare awards, 2017.
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Best director- Rohit Jugraj - Nominated
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Sardaar Ji 2
Directed byRohit Jugraj
Produced byManmord Sidhu
Gunbir Singh Sidhu
Written byDheeraj Rattan
Screenplay byDheeraj Rattan
Story byDheeraj Rattan
StarringDiljit Dosanjh
Sonam Bajwa
Monica Gill
Jaswinder Bhalla
Yashpal Sharma
Music byJatinder Shah
Nick Dhammu
CinematographySandip Patil
Edited bySandeep Francis
Samar Singh
Production
company
Distributed byWhite Hill Studios
Release date
  • 24 June 2016 (2016-06-24)
Running time
145 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
Australia
LanguagePunjabi
Budget₹10 crore
Box office₹24.20 crore[2]

Sardaar Ji 2 (previously The Return of Sardaarji) is a 2016 Indian Punjabi action comedy film starring Diljit Dosanjh in a triple role alongside Monica Gill, and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles[3][4][5] and directed by Rohit Jugraj Chauhan.[6] The film was released on 24 June 2016.[7][8][9] It is a standalone sequel to the 2015 film Sardaar Ji. On release, the film received mixed reviews, unlike the first film which had received positive reviews. The film grossed less than the first film and was declared average at the box-office.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Planning and shooting[edit | edit source]

After the success of Sardaar Ji, producers decided on a sequel The Return of Sardaarji. The shooting of the film took place in different locations in Australia mainly.[10] Diljit was mobbed by his Australian fans to his surprise when he reached the airport in Australia.[11][12] The crew also shot at the Macarthur region of New South Wales.[13] During the shoot, Diljit rescued Sonam and others from a horrible accident at the set.[14] Diljit had to undergo 6 months of intensive physical training by hiring Ranbir Kapoor's personal trainer Pradeep Bhatia.[15][16]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Sardaarji 2
Soundtrack album by
Jatinder Shah & Nick Dhammu
Released28 May 2016 (2016-05-28)[17]
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length17:17
LabelSpeed Records

The soundtrack of Sardaarji 2 was composed by Jatinder Shah & Nick Dhammu while the lyrics were written by Veet Baljit and Ranbir Singh.[18]

The video of the 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.[19]

S. No. Track Singer Music Lyrics
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

Release[edit | edit source]

The movie was released on the big screens on 24 June 2016. It is also available for streaming on the Chaupal Ott.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

See also: List of highest-grossing Punjabi films

The movie broke the record of Sardaar Ji in Punjab, grossing ₹2.05 crore (US$290,000) on the first day.[20][21] The film minted a total of ₹14.25 crore (US$2.0 million) in its first week on 350 screens in India[22] while from the overseas markets, the film grossed ₹6.05 crore (US$850,000)[23] including ₹4.25 crore (US$600,000) only from U.S. box office in 10-days.[24]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017 Best Director Rohit Jugraj Nominated [25]
[26]
Best Music Album Jatinder Shah Nominated
Best Foreign Talent Tiffany Jones Nominated
Best Lyrics Ranbir Singh – "Mitran da junction" Nominated
Veet Baljit – "Poplin" Nominated
Best Playback Singer (Male) Diljit Dosanjh – "Mitran da junction" Won

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sardaarji-2". www.bbfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Mehta, Ankita (5 July 2016). "Box office collection: 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raman Raghav 2.0' record a slow week; 'Sardaarji 2' doing well worldwide". www.ibtimes.co.in.
  3. ↑ PTI (1 June 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh to play lead in 'Sardaar Ji 2'". GulfNews. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  4. ↑ ANI (23 April 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with 'Sardaar Ji 2'". Yahoo News India. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Diljit Dosanjh back on screen with 'Sardaar Ji 2'". hindustantimes.com/. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  6. ↑ Service, Tribune News (25 September 2015). "'Sardaarji' set to return next year". tribuneindia.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  7. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Sardaarji to return". Tribuneindia News Service.
  8. ↑ "Diljit Dosanjh'sdouble role act in Sardaarji 2 to hit theatres soon". Free Press Journal. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  9. ↑ Service, Tribune News (25 May 2016). "Sardaarji goes shirtless". tribuneindia.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "When Diljit Dosanjh got mobbed in Melbourne". hindustantimes.com/. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  12. ↑ from, TNN (1 June 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh has a huge fan following in Australia". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  13. ↑ "Mega Indian star films in western Sydney". DailyTelegraph. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  14. ↑ CIEDITOR-PRERNA (4 June 2016). "Sonam Bajwa grateful to brave Diljit!". Canindia News. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  15. ↑ "Find out what Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh have in common". Deccan Chronicle. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  16. ↑ India (27 May 2016). "Trained over months for required physique: Diljit Dosanjh". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "Sardaarji 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Archived from the original on 25 November 2017.
  18. ↑ "Poplin - Sardaarji 2 - Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Monica Gill". YouTube.
  19. ↑ India (30 May 2016). "Diljit Dosanjh starrer Sardaarji 2's title track makes a record". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  20. ↑ TNN. "'Sardaar Ji 2' box office: Diljit Dosanjh breaks his own record - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  21. ↑ "'Sardaarji 2' box office collection: Diljit-starrer clocks highest opening for Punjabi film, beats 'Sardaarji' records". Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  22. ↑ "Punjabi Star Diljit Dosanjh Runs Hot In India With 'Sardaar Ji 2' And 'Udta Punjab'". Forbes. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  23. ↑ "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.
  24. ↑ "'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.
  25. ↑ "Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017 Nominations". Filmfare. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  26. ↑ "Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2017 Winners". Filmfare. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

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