Sardaar Ji 2 (2016) is a Punjabi fantasy horror-comedy film directed by Rohit Jugraj and starring Diljit Dosanjh in a triple role. It is the sequel to the 2015 film Sardaar Ji and was produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu under Hi 5 Entertainments LLP.
📜 Plot Overview
The film follows Jaggi, a short-tempered farmer who is exiled to Australia. To save his village from an economic crisis, he travels to Australia to earn money. Once there, he becomes entangled in a series of comedic and adventurous situations, including being chased by goons and inadvertently kidnapping a girl from her own wedding. The narrative unfolds with a blend of fantasy elements and humor.
🎭 Cast & Characters
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Diljit Dosanjh: Portrays three characters—Jaggi Singh, Athraa Singh, and Satkaar Singh.
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Sonam Bajwa: Plays Diljot, Jaggi's love interest.
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Monica Gill: Appears as Soni.
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Yashpal Sharma: Features as Teja.
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Jaswinder Bhalla: Plays Pathan Chacha.
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Anjana Sukhani: Appears as Dr. Teena, an anger management therapist.
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Mandy Takhar: Makes a special appearance in the song "Poplin."
📺 Where to Watch
Sardaar Ji 2 is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Jiohotstar with options to rent or purchase.
📊 Box Office Performance
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Opening Day Collection: The film earned approximately ₹2.75 crore on its opening day, with East Punjab contributing around ₹2.05 crore. This made it the highest-ever opener in the history of Punjabi cinema at the time.
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First Week Collection: In its first week, Sardaar Ji 2 grossed ₹13.75 crore nett, including ₹10.75 crore from East Punjab. This performance marked it as the first blockbuster of the Punjabi film industry in 2016.
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Lifetime Worldwide Gross: The film concluded its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of ₹24.20 crore.
💰 Financial Overview
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Budget: ₹10 crore
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Worldwide Gross: ₹24.20 crore
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Profit: ₹14.20 crore
🌍 International Box Office
Sardaar Ji 2 also performed well internationally:
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Australia: $179,782
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New Zealand: $62,916
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United Kingdom: $76,899
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Total International Gross: $319,597
