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Raid 2 Opens Strong with ₹18 Crore Day 1 Collection, Mixed Reviews Highlight Performances

Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh lead the sequel's return to theaters, achieving a better opening than its predecessor despite audience critiques of pacing and narrative choices.

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Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh in Raid 2
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Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 released in theatres on May 1.

Overview

  • Raid 2 debuted on May 1, 2025, with an estimated ₹18–18.25 crore net collection in India, surpassing the opening of the 2018 original and Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2.
  • The film, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, features Ajay Devgn as IRS officer Amay Patnaik and Riteish Deshmukh as antagonist Dada Manohar Bhai, with Vaani Kapoor in a supporting role.
  • Audience and critic responses have been mixed, with praise for the performances of Devgn and Deshmukh but criticism of the film's pacing, overuse of songs, and thin character development.
  • Released across approximately 4,000 screens, Raid 2 faces competition from other major releases, including HIT 3, Kesari Chapter 2, and Marvel’s Thunderbolts, impacting its box office trajectory.
  • A potential streaming release on Netflix is anticipated after its theatrical run, though official confirmation is still pending.