Films often receive a mix of positive and negative reviews, which is generally expected. However, suspicions were raised when a man was spotted reviewing Son of Sardaar 2 in two separate videos—wearing different outfits, but reviewing the same film.
This led many to question the authenticity of his reactions and ask why someone would sit through a film twice just to criticize it. Some viewers now suspect that he was planted to post fake negative reviews of the movie.
Son of Sardaar 2, despite a modest box office performance, has managed to pull in some audiences. But many believe this type of social media negativity, allegedly manufactured through staged reviews, could severely harm its business.
Mrunal Thakur, who plays the female lead, responded emotionally on X, writing, “Omg. Please don’t do this guys! This breaks my heart.” Her heartfelt reaction reflects the growing concern artists have toward manipulated digital narratives.
An entertainment journalist also commented on the suspicious trend, pointing out how certain individuals were seen bashing one film—described as a comedy—multiple times from different venues, only to praise another romantic film instead.
This pattern adds weight to claims that some reviews are not spontaneous but orchestrated. As fan reactions go viral, the influence of such staged content becomes even more significant and potentially damaging.
Others have called for stricter regulation inside theatre premises, especially concerning the shooting of social media content. One user urged theatres to ban the filming of reels inside and outside auditoriums unless done on public property with proper permissions.
With social media commentary often reaching the public faster than the films themselves, there’s a clear need to challenge these manipulative practices that can shape a movie’s commercial fate unfairly.
This controversy has reignited a debate on ethics in film journalism and audience influence. When manipulated reactions are given more visibility than authentic viewer feedback, the entire promotional ecosystem comes under scrutiny.
As digital platforms continue to dominate public perception, distinguishing between genuine criticism and targeted negativity has never been more important.
