Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn's Biggest Post-Pandemic Opener With ₹18.25 Crore Ajay Devgn has returned with a bang! His latest release, Raid 2, stormed the box office on its opening day with an impressive collection of ₹18.25 crore. As per early estimates, the Raid 2 box office collection day 1 has surpassed expectations, becoming the actor's biggest opening since the pandemic.
Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 hit theatres on May 1 and is the sequel to the 2018 hit Raid. The film stars Ajay Devgn as the fearless IRS officer Amay Patnaik, alongside Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor. According to the trade tracking website Sacnilk.com, the Raid 2 box office collection day 1 figure reflects strong interest despite the film receiving mixed-to-positive reviews.
Occupancy and Performance Compared to Other Films
On Thursday, Raid 2 recorded an overall occupancy of 31.81%, with morning shows starting at 21.23%, and growing throughout the day — 35.76% in the afternoon and peaking at 38.45% in the evening. This surge in viewership played a key role in the strong Raid 2 box office collection day 1 performance.
In comparison:
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Drishyam 2 (2022), another Ajay Devgn film, had a ₹15.38 crore opening.
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Jaat 2 starring Sunny Deol opened at ₹9.50 crore.
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However, Raid 2 couldn't beat the record-breaking ₹31 crore opening of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, the highest of 2025 so far.
About Raid 2
Set in the 1990s, Raid 2 brings back Ajay Devgn as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, who embarks on another high-stakes mission — this time targeting a powerful figure, Dada Manohar Bhai, played by Riteish Deshmukh. Vaani Kapoor joins as the female lead, while Saurabh Shukla reprises his memorable role from the first part.
Critical Reception
According to a review by Hindustan Times, Raid 2 begins with intensity and clever twists, especially in the first half. Director Raj Kumar Gupta — known for No One Killed Jessica — keeps the narrative tight. However, the film does falter with a few plot conveniences that affect the tension, particularly in Riteish Deshmukh's character arc.
Final Verdict
The Raid 2 box office collection day 1 proves that Ajay Devgn still holds massive star power. With ₹18.25 crore in earnings, the film has set a solid tone for its theatrical run. If the weekend momentum picks up, Raid 2 could soon cross several big milestones.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Raid 2 box office collection in the coming days!
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