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.