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Ileana D'Cruz opts out of Raid 2 for motherhood, praises Vaani Kapoor’s replacement

Parenting responsibilities prompted her to skip the May Raid sequel with plans to resume acting after her second child arrives.

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Ileana D'Cruz finally reacts to being replaced in Raid 2 by Vaani Kapoor.
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Overview

  • In an Instagram AMA on June 1, Ileana D’Cruz said she declined the Raid 2 role due to shifting priorities after her first child.
  • Vaani Kapoor stepped into the part of Malini Pathak and earned D’Cruz’s praise for bringing her own charm to the character.
  • Raid 2 premiered on May 1, 2025, and has outperformed its predecessor at the box office under Panorama Studios and T-Series.
  • D’Cruz married Michael Dolan in 2023, welcomed their son in August 2023, and is now expecting her second child.
  • When asked about a comeback, the actress responded “Absolutely,” signaling her intent to return to films after maternity leave.