Verdict: Singh Vs Kaur 2 leans on the goodwill of its 2013 original and the fresh Gippy Grewal–Shehnaaz Gill pairing, but a familiar plot and uneven pacing keep it from becoming the big festive-season hit many were hoping for.
Pros:
Fresh on-screen chemistry between Gippy Grewal and Shehnaaz Gill
Visually rich Kolkata and Canada backdrops add scale
Catchy music, with the song “Notan” already popular before release
Cons:
Story feels stretched and predictable in the second half
Slow start at the box office suggests word-of-mouth hasn’t fully clicked
Singh Vs Kaur 2 finally arrived in theatres on 11 September 2026, more than a decade after the original became a sleeper hit for Punjabi cinema. This time around, Gippy Grewal returns as the lead, but instead of Surveen Chawla, he’s paired with Shehnaaz Gill, who makes her debut in this franchise.
The film has been positioned as one of the bigger Punjabi releases of the year, backed by SVF Entertainment’s entry into Punjabi films. Directed once again by Navaniat Singh, the movie is described as a “romantic con comedy” that moves from Punjab to Kolkata and then to Canada before returning home.
Ahead of release, the trailer and songs generated solid buzz online, with fans particularly excited about seeing Grewal and Gill share screen space for the first time. However, once the film actually opened in cinemas, audience response has turned out to be more mixed than the promotional buzz suggested.
The story follows a Punjabi man played by Gippy Grewal, whose path crosses with a spirited Bengali woman played by Shehnaaz Gill. Coming from very different backgrounds, the two get pulled into a chain of misunderstandings, family pressure, and cultural clashes as their bond develops.
The narrative expands beyond the first film’s scale, adding international locations and chase sequences, while keeping the tone largely light and comic. Talk around the film on social platforms has largely centred on two things: the Grewal-Gill pairing and the Kolkata setting.
Several viewers have appreciated how the city has been shot, calling it one of the more visually appealing parts of the film. Shehnaaz Gill’s performance as a Bengali-rooted character has drawn a fair share of praise for her effort and screen presence, with many fans saying she holds her own in a new setting.
Gippy Grewal’s comic timing, a strength of the original film, also finds mention in early reactions. At the same time, a good number of viewers feel the story doesn’t offer much that’s new. Complaints about the plot dragging in the middle portions and following a fairly predictable romantic comedy template have come up repeatedly in online discussions.
Some also feel the film tries to juggle too many tones — comedy, action, and emotional drama — without fully settling into any one of them. The modest opening day numbers at the box office also hint that the film hasn’t managed to convert pre-release excitement into strong turnout, suggesting the word of mouth is not uniformly positive.
Overall, audience sentiment appears divided rather than one-sided. Those who enjoyed the original film’s breezy tone and are fans of the lead pair seem satisfied, while viewers expecting a tighter, more original script have come away underwhelmed. Singh Vs Kaur 2 will likely work best for loyal fans of Punjabi romantic comedy and those curious about the new lead pairing.
If you’re looking for a light, music-driven watch without expecting too much novelty in the writing, it’s a reasonable theatre outing over the weekend. Viewers who prefer a tighter script might find it more comfortable to wait and catch it on streaming once it becomes available.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
Kadir is a box office reporter and film analyst from Hojai, Assam, and the founder of Tenvow.com. Since 2015, he has been into box office reporting. With a focus on box office collections, OTT trends, and movie analysis, Kadir delivers accurate, data driven insights into the business of films.
