Raid 2 Continues Box‑Office Dominance, Netflix Debut Nears
Box‑Office Triumph: A Franchise That Keeps Winning
Since its theatrical release on May 1, 2025, Raid 2—a crime thriller sequel starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Vaani Kapoor—has emerged as one of the year’s highest-grossing Hindi films. As per industry trackers, the film collected around ₹241.7 crore globally by its Friday close. It also surpassed the ₹175 crore domestic benchmark by its 34th day, despite competition from Housefull 5 and Bhool Chuk Maaf.
OTT Premiere Set for Netflix This Week
The next milestone? Raid 2 is set to bow on Netflix on June 27, 2025. This marks a strategically timed streaming debut just as its theatrical run slows, broadening its reach to global fans.
Plot & Performances: A Familiar Yet Compelling Formula
Director Raj Kumar Gupta picks up the narrative seven years after the original Raid, with IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Devgn) now stationed in the fictional town of Bhoj, Rajasthan. His target: the corrupt politician Manohar “Dadabhai” Dhankar (Riteish Deshmukh), charged with hoarding black money. The climactic showdown sees Dhankar’s dramatic surrender, though a final twist hints at another potential sequel.
Ajay Devgn’s intense but measured portrayal and Riteish Deshmukh’s bearing as the menacing politician stand out. Critics also highlight the layered political exposition—especially in contrast to the first film.
Critical Reception: Balanced Praise, Some Critique
Raid 2 garnered a wave of mixed-to-positive feedback:
The Times of India gave it a 3/5, noting it “fangirls its own prequel” with meticulous formula usage, clever one‑liners, and a serious tone.
Bollywood Hungama’s Taran Adarsh rated it 3.5/5, applauding Devgn’s “restrained yet powerful performance” and praising Anupam Kher’s crucial role.
Firstpost remarked that Raid 2 is “more layered than its predecessor” and “maintains tension throughout”.
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