Sardaar Ji 2
Sardaar Ji 2 (previously The Return of Sardaarji) is a 2016 Punjabi comedy film starring Diljit Dosanjh, Monica Gill, and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles<ref name="hindustantimes.com/ 2016"></ref> and directed by Rohit Jugraj. The film was released on 24 June 2016. 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. 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. Diljit was mobbed by his Australian fans to his surprise when he reached the airport in Australia. The crew also shot at the Macarthur region of New South Wales. During the shoot, Diljit rescued Sonam and others from a horrible accident at the set. Diljit had to undergo 6 months of intensive physical training by hiring Ranbir Kapoor's personal trainer Pradeep Bhatia.<ref name="deccanchronicle.com/ 2016"></ref> Soundtrack. The soundtrack of "Sardaarji 2" was composed by Jatinder Shah & Nick Dhammu while the lyrics were written  by Veet Baljit and Ranbir Singh. 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. Reception. Box office. The movie broke the record of "Sardaar Ji" in Punjab, grossing on the first day. The film minted a total of in its first week on 350 screens in India while from the overseas markets, the film grossed including only from U.S. box office  in 10-days. Accolades. The film received six nominations at 1st Punjabi Filmfare awards, 2017. Best director- Rohit Jugraj - Nominated Best music album- Jatinder Shah - Nominated Best Lyrics- Ranbir Singh (mitran da junction) -nominated, Veet baljit (poplin) Best playback singer (Male) - Diljit Dosanjh (mitran da junction) - WON