Key Points
- Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2’ opened strong, collecting ₹31 crore in just two days and ranking as the third-highest opener of 2025 so far.
- The film earned ₹19.25 crore on day one and ₹11.75 crore on day two, maintaining solid momentum despite competition from multiple new releases.
- ‘Raid 2’ is a sequel to the 2018 hit and features Devgn reprising his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, with Riteish Deshmukh as the antagonist and Vaani Kapoor in a pivotal role.
- The movie is made on a budget of around ₹48 crore and has already recovered about 80% of its cost within two days.
- Audience turnout surged during evening and night shows, with word-of-mouth driving occupancy up to 35.7% in the late screenings.
Mumbai: Ajay Devgn’s much-anticipated thriller ‘Raid 2’ has made a thunderous debut at the box office, amassing over ₹31 crore within its first two days of release. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the film hit theatres on May 1, 2025, coinciding with the Labour Day holiday-a factor that, along with the legacy of the original ‘Raid’, fueled massive advance bookings and a packed opening day.
Impressive Opening Amidst Tough Competition
Despite clashing with other major releases-including Akshay Kumar’s ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’, Nani’s ‘HIT: The Third Case’, and Hollywood’s ‘Thunderbolts’-‘Raid 2’ emerged as the box office frontrunner. The film collected ₹19.25 crore on its opening day and followed up with ₹11.75 crore on day two, maintaining strong momentum even as collections dipped slightly. The two-day total of ₹31 crore positions it as the third-highest opener of the year.
Audience Response and Occupancy Trends
The film’s Hindi occupancy averaged 19.23% on Friday, with morning shows starting slow at 7.13% but attendance rising throughout the day-peaking at 35.7% during night screenings. This surge suggests positive word-of-mouth and growing interest as the weekend progresses. Cities like Chennai saw the highest turnout, while Surat registered the lowest.
Plot, Cast, and Production
‘Raid 2’ continues the story of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) as he takes on a powerful and corrupt antagonist, Manohar Dhankar (Riteish Deshmukh), in a high-stakes income tax investigation. Vaani Kapoor stars as Patnaik’s wife, adding emotional depth to the narrative. The film delves deeper into the complexities of white-collar crime and the personal sacrifices of those fighting for justice.
Produced by T-Series Films and Panorama Studios, ‘Raid 2’ is made on a budget of approximately ₹48 crore and has already recovered about 80% of its cost in just two days.
Box Office Outlook
With a strong opening and positive audience response, ‘Raid 2’ is expected to cross the ₹48 crore mark by the end of the weekend, potentially entering the hit zone if it sustains momentum. The film has also outperformed the lifetime collections of several recent releases, underlining Ajay Devgn’s continued box office appeal.
‘Raid 2’ has stormed the box office with a ₹31 crore haul in just two days, outshining its competitors and delighting fans of the franchise. With Ajay Devgn’s powerful performance, a gripping storyline, and robust word-of-mouth, the film is poised for a blockbuster weekend and could soon surpass its production budget.
