Ajay Devgn's action-packed sequel, Raid 2, did exceptionally well at the Indian box office on its opening day, bringing in Rs18.25 crore, and is a great start for the Bollywood box office as a whole as early as 2025.
Film Overview
Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is the sequel to the 2018 Raid. Ajay Devgn did his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, who continues his battle against fraudsters and corruption as in Raid (2018). The film also has a contribution of Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor in pivotal roles. Set seven years after the original, the narrative delves more deeper into the complexities of white-collar crime.
Box Office collection
- Raid 2 First Day Collection: Rs 18.25 crore (net)
- Raid 2 Occupancy Rates:
- Morning Shows: 21.23%
- Afternoon Shows: 35.76%
- Evening Shows: 38.45%
- Raid 2 Total Occupancy: 34.36%
- Raid 2 Competition: Faced stiff competition from other releases like HIT 3 and Retro, yet managed to secure the third-highest opening of the year, following Chhaava and Sikandar
Raid 2 Weekend Projections
Industry experts anticipate a strong weekend performance, with collections expected to range between Rs 65 crore and Rs 75 crore, bolstered by positive word-of-mouth and favorable reviews. The partial holiday on May 1, coinciding with Maharashtra Day and Labour Day, contributed to the film's impressive opening
Raid 3 Officially Confirmed
In a very exciting announcement that is sure to excite fans, the creators have confirmed that Raid 3 is in the works. In an interview, producers Bhushan Kumar and Kumar Mangat stated that the Raid franchise was created to be a multi-part series
Bhushan Kumar shared: “When we were working on Raid, Kumar Mangat had already come up with a concept for a sequel. Now, as we’re finishing Raid 2, he has gone ahead and narrated the story for Raid 3.”
While detailed information surrounding Raid 3 has not been revealed, this initial confirmation shows that the filmmakers remain committed to expanding the franchise and telling fascinating stories to do with finance investigations and justice. Raid 3 will raise the stakes under the guidance of Ajay Devgn.
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