Ajay Devgn Films' much talked about film Son Of Sardaar directed by Ashwni Dhir is an action-comedy, a remake of the Telugu super-hit Maryada Ramanna (2010) which itself was a remake of the 1923 American silent film Our Hospitality. Ashwni Dhir, who is popularly known as the writer of much acclaimed TV series Office Office and also received a decent response for his last film Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is roped in to direct a full-on family masala entertainer by the producers to make some money out of this Diwali jackpot. A huge amount of publicity campaigns, Salman Khan's cameo and some controversies including the legal notice issued to YRF gave SOS a remarkable kick-start at the box-office. Read on to find what this Diwali bomb carries for you.
Jassi (Ajay Devgn) who lives in London receives a legal paper from India which forces him to go to Punjab and claim his dead father's property. He comes to know about the rivalry between his (Randhawa) and Sandhu family who is in search of him from past 25 years and wants to kill him. Billu (Sanjay Dutt), the head of the house has vowed not to marry Pammi (Juhi Chawla) whom he loves until he kills the last member of the Randhawas. Jassi comes to Punjab and meets Sukh (Sonakshi Sinha) and falls in love with her. Somehow, Jassi ends up in the Sandhu-house whose tradition is taking care of the "guest" no matter if he's an enemy. Sandhus comes to know about Jassi's identity and waits to kill him as soon as he leaves their house. Meanwhile, Sukh also develops her feelings towards Jassi. Will Jassi ever leave the house?
SOS starts on a very unrealistic plot and ends on the same. The film was made to entertain the mass-audience but they ended up making a not-so-funny rather boring cinema. Ashwni Dhir's fascination with guests ("mehmaan bhagwaan hota hai") continues like his last venture ATKJ but this time he fails to create even a smile on an average viewer's face. The screenplay looks dull topping on an even duller story-line; not one dialogue carries a comic-punchline, even the timing is mismatched. The film carried a lot of expectations considering its hype but it falls short on comedy as well as action. The visual effects looks cheap and there is nothing new with the action sequences (a lot of unnecessary action). The music is average, the title song creates spark, Bichhdan is soothing and Pon Pon is Salman Khan-fan-club's favourite track.
Ajay Devgn tries too hard to look funny but he fails every time, the role doesn't suit him. He has a good comic timing but the script proved lackluster. Sanjay Dutt is good as always with his role but again, there's nothing to watch out for. Sonakshi Sinha knows how to look like a "doll" as she experiences another masala entertainer in her career. Juhi Chawla is sweet and charms the frame every time she comes. Mukul Dev is best with his tailor-made role and gets some good lines which he delivers with a great timing. Vindu Dara Singh is decent with his performance. Salman Khan's cameo is just to attract his fans, though it worked but the film doesn't.
SOS is a total waste of a film. The producers will earn a hell lot of money fooling the audience by offering them a complete 'Diwali' package in the name of a pure family entertainer watchable with your brains outside the theater. This vengeance is not at all funny, its irritating ... rather pathetic!
Save your money!
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