Raid 2 Box Office Collection: As Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 has kept the box office running, Mohanlal’s Thudarum is creating waves at the big screen. Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2 hit the big screens on May Day 2025. Sequel to Raid (2018), the gripping plot and intense performance had led to its previous feat. Taking the Amay Patnaik character forward, Ajay Devgn returns as the noble Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.
Raid 2 has struggled to touch the double-digits on its release day with a collection Rs 7.85 crore till now. However, experts expect a higher number from Day 1 with a promising Rs 9.68 crore amount in advance booking sales. Interestingly, the highest numbers have been noted from Chennai, Bengaluru and Trichy as per Sacnilk reports while highest sales in Mumbai of nearly Rs 1.5 crore.
Raid 2 Occupancy Rates
Running across 10,000 shows across India, Raid 2 is set to break blockbuster records for 2025. However, the occupancy rates dwindle just above 20% on its opening day. With the weekend approaching, the film has received maximum audiences from Pune in morning shows while the maximum shows are running in Delhi NCR.
The Raj Kumar Gupta directorial might face concerns over lead-actor Vaani Kapoor after the Pahalgam attack. Also starring Riteish Deshmukh and Saurabh Shukla in key roles, Raid 2 is set to offer steep competition to Kesari Chapter 2 and Thudarum.
Also starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Ajay Devgn’s return as Amay Patnaik was a much awaited release for Bollywood fans. Uncovering corruption and balancing a thrilling plot, Raid 2 clashes directly with Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts and Retro.
The film has received overall positive reviews from audiences online. Raid 2 has appealed to the “common man” trope, the “gripping tale of honesty versus power” and the Deshmukh’s uncanny antagonist role.