Dhurandhar Ruined Spy Universe: Is Karthi Next in Line?

Sardar 2 trailer gets mixed reactions

Recently, the trailer of Karthi‘s most anticipated sequel Sardar 2 directed by PS Mithran, was released and is going viral on social media with mixed reviews from audiences and critics.

The shooting of Sardar 2 started in 2024 and was completed at the beginning of 2025. However, due to some financial issues, the release of the film was on hold for a long time, but the makers have finally resolved the issues recently. Consequently, the film is now gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on September 10th.

While some viewers, after watching the trailer, suggest that Sardar 2 seems like a solid spy action thriller with stunning visuals and grandeur action sequences, others are sharing negative responses.

They suggest that although the trailer promises that Sardar 2 is made on a grand budget with rich visuals, it gives off a mediocre spy thriller vibe. They note that after the pan-Indian success of the Dhurandhar franchise, audience expectations for spy thriller films have completely changed.

Additionally, they note that nowadays audiences expect close-to-reality spy action films similar to Dhurandhar, which is why even the recently released YRF spy action film Alpha ended up as a terrible disaster.

Therefore, they feel that if Sardar 2 had been released before the Dhurandhar franchise, avoiding the delay, it would have emerged as a successful venture. But now, because of the delay, audience expectations for the spy action thriller genre have completely changed after Dhurandhar, leaving Sardar 2 in huge trouble.

Ultimately, with the mixed reviews for the trailer, it remains to be seen whether Sardar 2 will satisfy the expectations of the audience and emerge as a successful venture upon its release on September 10th.