Ajay Devgn is back with a bang in Raid 2, and this time, the stakes are higher, the villains are deadlier, and the punches land harder. I watched it first-day-first-show, and trust me, it’s paisa vasool for all crime-thriller lovers!
🎬 Raid 2 2025 Overview
- Title: Raid 2
- Directed by: Raj Kumar Gupta
- Written by: Ritesh Shah
- Produced by: Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak
- Starring: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor
- Cinematography: Sudhir K. Chaudhary
- Edited by: Bodhaditya Banerjee
- Music by: Amit Trivedi, Tanishk Bagchi
- Production Companies: Panorama Studios, T-Series
- Distributed by: AA Films
- Release Date: 1st May 2025
- Running Time: 140 minutes
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Budget: ₹120 crore
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Censor Rating: U/A
- Satellite Rights: Star Gold
Raid 2 (2025) Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 01 May 2025 | ₹19.50 | – |
| Day 2 | 02 May 2025 | ₹12.50 | −36% |
| Day 3 | 03 May 2025 | ₹19.00 | +52% |
| Day 4 | 04 May 2025 | ₹22.50 | +18% |
| Day 5 | 05 May 2025 | ₹7.50 | −67% |
| Day 6 | 06 May 2025 | ₹7.25 | −3% |
| Day 7 | 07 May 2025 | ₹4.75 | −34% |
| Day 8 | 08 May 2025 | ₹5.25 | +11% |
| Day 9 | 09 May 2025 | ₹5.00 | −5% |
| Day 10 | 10 May 2025 | ₹8.25 | +65% |
| Day 11 | 11 May 2025 | ₹12.25 | +48% |
| Day 12 | 12 May 2025 | ₹5.00 | −59% |
| Day 13 | 13 May 2025 | ₹4.50 | −10% |
| Day 14 | 14 May 2025 | ₹3.25 | −28% |
| Day 15 | 15 May 2025 | ₹3.15 | −3% |
| Day 16 | 16 May 2025 | ₹3.00 | −5% |
| Day 17 | 17 May 2025 | ₹4.25 | +42% |
| Day 18 | 18 May 2025 | ₹5.65 | +33% |
| Day 19 | 19 May 2025 | ₹1.85 | −67% |
| Day 20 | 20 May 2025 | ₹2.25 | +22% |
| Day 21 | 21 May 2025 | ₹1.75 | −22% |
| Day 22 | 22 May 2025 | ₹1.75 | 0% |
| Day 23 | 23 May 2025 | ₹1.00 | −43% |
| Day 24 | 24 May 2025 | ₹1.85 | +85% |
| Day 25 | 25 May 2025 | ₹2.40 | +30% |
| Day 26 | 26 May 2025 | ₹0.65 | −73% |
| Day 27 | 27 May 2025 | ₹0.85 | +31% |
| Day 28 | 28 May 2025 | ₹0.65 | −24% |
| Day 29 | 29 May 2025 | ₹0.50 | −23% |
| Day 30 | 30 May 2025 | ₹0.45 | −10% |
| Day 31 | 31 May 2025 | ₹0.40 | −11% |
| Day 32 | 01 Jun 2025 | ₹0.35 | −13% |
| Day 33 | 02 Jun 2025 | ₹0.30 | −14% |
| Day 34 | 03 Jun 2025 | ₹0.25 | −17% |
| Day 35 | 04 Jun 2025 | ₹0.20 | −20% |
| Day 36 | 05 Jun 2025 | ₹0.18 | −10% |
| Day 37 | 06 Jun 2025 | ₹0.15 | −17% |
| Day 38 | 07 Jun 2025 | ₹0.13 | −13% |
| Day 39 | 08 Jun 2025 | ₹0.11 | −15% |
| Day 40 | 09 Jun 2025 | ₹0.10 | −9% |
| Day 41 | 10 Jun 2025 | ₹0.09 | −10% |
| Day 42 | 11 Jun 2025 | ₹0.08 | −11% |
| Day 43 | 12 Jun 2025 | ₹0.07 | −13% |
| Day 44 | 13 Jun 2025 | ₹0.06 | −14% |
| Day 45 | 14 Jun 2025 | ₹0.05 | −17% |
| Day 46 | 15 Jun 2025 | ₹0.04 | −20% |
| Day 47 | 16 Jun 2025 | ₹0.03 | −25% |
| Day 48 | 17 Jun 2025 | ₹0.02 | −33% |
| Day 49 | 18 Jun 2025 | ₹0.01 | −50% |
| … | – | … | – |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹165.40 crore | – |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹243.06 crore | – |
📺 OTT & Satellite Details
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: June 26 2025
- Digital Rights Price: ₹45 Cr
- TV Rights: Star Gold
🎯 What Worked
- Ajay Devgn’s intense and honest performance as IRS officer Amay Patnaik.
- The gripping storyline and well-paced narration.
- Punchy dialogues and thrilling confrontation scenes.
❌ What Didn’t Work
- The pacing dips slightly in the second half.
- Some courtroom scenes felt a bit over-dramatic.
📝 Our Quick Review
So I watched Raid 2 in a packed theatre, and it felt like a power-packed whistle-worthy return of our beloved IRS officer. The film carries forward the spirit of the first part, but with a bigger canvas, more action, and a deeper emotional core. Ajay Devgn is solid as ever, and Riteish Deshmukh is a surprising treat in a serious role. The movie keeps you engaged throughout, and though it stumbles a bit in parts, it finishes strong. For all fans of gripping real-life inspired stories with drama and style, this one is a must-watch!
Others Review:
Review by: Aswin Bharadwaj, Site: Lensmen Reviews
Set in the early ’80s, the retro setting and the freshness of the idea of an income tax raid of mammoth proportions made Raj Kumar Gupta’s 2018 film Raid a passable watch with some sporadic moments of smart heroism. It had a structure where the hero met the villain in the beginning, and then it gradually became a power tussle between them. When it comes to the sequel, Raid 2, which is set in 1989, the film is larger in terms of the size of the raid, and perhaps, because of the aura of the new antagonist. But the structure of the story is more or less the same, and hence, you rarely feel any sense of intrigue in the way the story gets developed.
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Reviewed by: Vineeta Kumar, Site: Indiatoday
Ajay Devgn’s latest film, ‘Raid 2’, performed well in its opening weekend. The film collected around Rs 21.50 crore nett on its first Sunday, taking the four-day collection to Rs 70.75 crore nett. The film remained almost steady throughout the weekend after opening with Rs 19.25 crore nett.
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❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
A: Yes, just like the first film, Raid 2 is inspired by real-life income tax raids conducted in India.
A: Riteish Deshmukh plays the main antagonist, a corrupt business tycoon.
A: It depends. Raid 2 is more cinematic and action-driven, while the first was more realistic. Both are solid in their own ways.
A: It’s expected to release on Netflix in July 2025.
A: The estimated budget is around ₹95 crore.
A: No, the film avoids such distractions and keeps the tone serious.
A: Yes, it’s a clean U/A rated film suitable for family viewing.
A: Raid 2 runs for about 140 minutes.
A: It’s a sequel with a new case, but the same lead character continues.
A: Critics have praised Ajay’s performance and the gripping screenplay, though some found the second half a bit slow.
A: No official confirmation yet, but seeing the success, it’s quite possible!
A: It earned ₹13.5 Cr as per trade sources.
A: Crime, Drama, and Thriller.
A: As of now, only in Hindi.
A: Amit Trivedi and Tanishk Bagchi.
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✅ Conclusion
Raid 2 lives up to the expectations of a gripping sequel. It’s not just about income tax raids, but about justice, power play, and grit. Ajay Devgn holds the film together with his powerful screen presence, and the film is smartly directed. With strong dialogues and an emotionally engaging story, Raid 2 is definitely one of the better Hindi films of 2025. If you enjoy serious thrillers with a patriotic punch, don’t miss this one in theatres or on OTT!