Bollywood’s action-drama landscape just got a jolt of adrenaline with the release of Raid 2, which stormed into cinemas on Friday and delivered a thunderous performance at the box office. Headlined by superstar Ajay Devgn, the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Raid has recorded a phenomenal opening day collection of Rs. 19.71 crores, making it the third highest opening day grosser of 2025 so far.
Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the original, Raid 2 sees Ajay Devgn reprise his role as the fearless and upright IRS officer Amay Patnaik. The sequel builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with even more intensity, emotional stakes, and high-octane confrontations.
Raid 2’s opening day performance places it firmly among the top three openers of the year, trailing only behind Chhaava (Rs. 33.10 crore) and Sikandar (Rs. 27.50 crore). While Sky Force impressed with a solid Rs. 15.30 crore, Raid 2 outpaced it by a significant margin, reinforcing Ajay Devgn’s enduring pull at the box office. Films like Jaat, Kesari: Chapter 2, and Game Changer had relatively modest starts, with collections below the Rs. 10 crore mark. Compared to this, Raid 2’s Rs. 19.71 crore haul signals not only strong star power but also the franchise’s continued resonance with audiences nationwide.
Initial audience reactions to Raid 2 have been largely positive. Viewers have lauded its gripping narrative, well-executed action sequences, and the moral dilemmas it explores. Given the strong opening, positive buzz, and a lack of major competition in the immediate release window, trade experts predict a robust weekend for the film. If the current trend continues, Raid 2 could potentially surpass the lifetime business of its predecessor, which was a sleeper hit in 2018.
With Raid 2, Ajay Devgn proves yet again why he remains one of Bollywood’s most bankable and versatile actors. The film’s emphatic entry into the year’s box office race is a testament to the enduring appeal of well-crafted, socially relevant cinema packed with drama, thrills, and a powerful performance at its core.
Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Chhaava – Rs. 33.10 crore
Sikandar – Rs. 27.50 crore
Raid 2 – Rs. 19.71 crore
Sky Force – Rs. 15.30 crore
Jaat – Rs. 9.62 crore
Kesari: Chapter 2 – Rs. 7.84 crore
Game Changer – Rs. 6.75 crore
Deva – Rs. 5.78 crore
The Diplomat – Rs. 4.03 crore
Badass Ravi Kumar – Rs. 3.52 crore
Fateh – Rs. 2.61 crore