With ₹123.87 crore globally and sixth highest grossing Hindi film of 2025, Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 has become a box office phenomenon. Under direction by Raj Kumar Gupta, this follow-up to Raid (2018) centres IRS agent Amay Patnaik (Devgn) on looking at another significant tax evasion case. Vaani Kapoor plays Malini, his wife; Riteish Deshmukh plays Dada Manohar Bhai, the villain. Notwithstanding conflicting opinions, many have embraced the movie for its compelling storyline and superb performances. This achievement shows how much action-packed thrillers remain popular in Indian film.
Robust Opening Week Performance
Raid 2 had a strong start on May 1, 2025, earning ₹19.25 crore on its opening day. The film kept up its momentum over the weekend, making ₹12 crore on Friday, ₹18 crore on Saturday, and ₹22 crore on Sunday, bringing the total to ₹71.25 crore in just four days. This solid performance exceeded expectations and showed clear audience interest. With such a strong beginning, Raid 2 is set to perform well in the coming weeks, boosted by positive word-of-mouth and increasing fan excitement.
After a strong weekend, Raid 2 saw a dip in earnings during the weekdays. It earned ₹7.5 crore on Monday, ₹7 crore on Tuesday, and ₹4.75 crore on Wednesday, its lowest single-day collection. Despite this drop, the film still ended its first week with ₹90.5 crore. While weekday declines are typical for big releases, the strong opening and solid first-week earnings suggest the film can maintain good performance in the coming weeks.
Box Office Breakdown by Day:
- Thursday, Day 1: ₹19.25 crore
- Friday, Day 2: ₹12 crore
- Saturday, Day 3: ₹18 crore
- Sunday, Day 4: ₹22 crore
- Monday, Day 5: ₹7.5 crore
- Tuesday, Day 6: ₹7 crore
- Wednesday, Day 7: ₹4.75 crore
- ₹90.5 crore in total
Comparative Performance and Industry Standing
With first-week receipts more than Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, Raid 2 has beaten even the lifetime profits of Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2, which brought ₹85 crore. Ranked third-highest first-week grosser of 2025 behind Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava and Salman Khan’s Sikandar, Raid 2 has ₹123.87 crore in its first week. With this great performance, Raid 2 is among the best films of the year and shows great public interest and appeal. The popularity of the movie emphasises its capacity to surpass other big releases and suggests possibility for even more profits in the next weeks.
Occupancy Rates and Audience Reception
Raid 2’s occupancy rates reflect its box office success, showing strong audience interest. On Wednesday, overall occupancy for Hindi shows was 10.09%. Night shows had the highest turnout at 14.63%, highlighting strong evening demand. Afternoon and evening show also performed well, with 10.30% and 9.96% occupancy, respectively, showing steady audience engagement. However, morning shows had a lower turnout at 5.46%, which is typical for films in their second week. Overall, the film has broad appeal, with peak viewership in the evening and night.
Critical Reception
The interesting story and great performances of Raid 2 received compliments. Critics have hailed the movie for its well-rounded experience—that is, for its blend of strong drama with lighter events. Amay Patnaik is portrayed brilliantly by Ajay Devgn, whose emotional depth is often sought for. Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh among the supporting actors have also received compliments for their strong performances. Furthermore, adding to the general appeal of the movie is Raj Kumar Gupta’s direction and pace, which keep the viewers interested all through.
Future Events and Viewpoint for Next Week
By the conclusion of its second week, Raid 2 is likely to reach ₹100 crore in India. Although it might find it difficult to match the three films, its consistent appeal points to it finishing strong in the top five for the year. Particularly considering recent releases like Rajkummar Rao’s Bhool Chuk Maaf, the next few days will be vital.
Final Thoughts
In its first week, Raid 2 showed excellent box office success, accordingly underscoring Ajay Devgn’s appeal in action-thrillers. The second week performance of the movie will be crucial in deciding its ultimate ranking among the top grossing movies of the year as it approaches 100 crores.
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