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Raid 2 Set for Massive May 1 Release with Rs 5 Crore in Pre-Sales

Ajay Devgn's sequel to the 2018 hit gears up for a 4,000-screen launch, with advance bookings signaling a strong opening day performance.

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Raid 2 movie review: Riteish Deshmukh, Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor in the movie.
Raid 2 advance booking: Riteish Deshmukh and Ajay Devgn in a still from the film.
'Raid 2' review: 'Ajay Devgn was in full form,' say netizens on crime thriller; Riteish Deshmukh also gets thumbs up

Overview

  • Raid 2 has earned Rs 5.02 crore in advance bookings, selling over 34,800 tickets by the morning of April 30, according to Sacnilk data.
  • The film, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, sees Ajay Devgn reprise his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, with Riteish Deshmukh as the antagonist and Vaani Kapoor in a lead role.
  • The producers, Bhushan Kumar and Kumar Mangat, have confirmed that a third installment, Raid 3, is already in development.
  • Raid 2 is set to release on approximately 4,000 screens nationwide on May 1, coinciding with Labour Day, and is projected to open with Rs 11–13 crore on its first day.
  • A promotional event at the National Stock Exchange on April 30 highlighted the film's buzz, as it competes with other releases like The Bhootnii and regional films for screen space.