Mukul Dev, a gifted actor with an impressive screen image and the ability to transform himself into any character he has ever played, died recently. His premature cause of death has created massive hole in the hearts of the followers and the movie industry. What is even more emotional about his passing is that his last movie, Son of Sardaar 2 is just ready to go out.
The movie is a sequel to 2012 comedy Son of Sardaar and stars Ajay Devgn in the title role, reuniting the audience with the comfortable balance of action, comedy, and emotion. Mukul Dev played a particular role with this project, and his performance already resonated with audiences, even before the release of the film.
When the teaser of son of Sardaar 2 was released on the internet then the fans could see Mukul Dev and felt overwhelmed. The image of him on the screen combined with the fact that he was dead made the teaser not merely a film preview anymore but an emotional farewell.
Reactions poured in from fans on social media platform on Instagram when Ajay Devgn posted a teaser of Son Of Sardar 2 one user commented, “Tony Paaji ki yaad hamesha ayegi miss you Tony Paaji” Another fan wrote, “Major missing Tony paaji, Always stay happy and healthy where ever u Are, May ur pure soul Rest in peace” One commented, Mukul dev sir ki wajah se movie dekhna padega wrna mujhe poora bharosha hai og son of sardar part 1 hi hai bs”.

Ajay Devgn’s Emotional Instagram Tribute
On his Instagram stories, Ajay made an emotional tribute to Mukul sharing the photo of the deceased actor. In regard to his untimely demise, he said, “Still trying to process it… Mukul It’s all too soon and sudden. You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days. On Shanti”.

Evidently, the Son of Sardaar 2 has now had the status more than just a comedy sequel. It is the last performance of Mukul Dev and his strength, talent, and passion towards cinema. The theatrical release on July 25, 2025, is eagerly awaited not only by fans to enjoy the movie but also to pay their tribute to a brilliant actor who has given all till the very last minute.