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12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' director Rajkumar Gupta on part three: 'Saurabh Shukla and Riteish Deshmukh have met in jail now and...'
Talking about the same, director Rajkumar Gupta spoke exclusively to Firstpost and spilled the beans on the responses and the idea of Raid 3 read more Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh's Raid 2 has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark and is now a commercial success. Talking about the same, director Rajkumar Gupta spoke exclusively to Firstpost and spilled the beans on the responses and the idea of Raid 3 as well. Edited excerpts from the interview What are the responses that you have received for Raid 2 so far? I think it's been brilliant. As you can see from the box office numbers as well, people have been coming and watching the film and appreciating the film, so we are all happy about it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So, what were your box office expectations when it was about to launch? I think here, you know, in terms of numbers, it is very difficult for me to say. Difficult in the sense, you know, the thing is that we try and make a film and hope that that audience likes it, you know. And that was the first attempt to make a good film so that the audience likes it. And box office expectation is, I mean, you want your film to work and you know when the film works, the audience will come. Also, I want to ask you that there is a gap of 7 years between the two films. So, when did you feel that this is a story that can be taken ahead and yes, this is a character that can have another story? I think, you know, when we made the first one, of course, you just wanted your films to work, you know, and it worked commercially and critically. And at that point, also, at least in my mind, I had not thought that there would be a sequel. But a couple of years down the line, we thought that, you know, that it will be interesting to see where we can take these characters but we needed a good story and it took some time for a good story to come and in 2021 when we decided to follow a story and that's when we decided to make the film and it took one, one and a half years to write the script and then shoot it and to release. I interviewed Ritesh last year for PILL and he played such a righteous and such an honest character in that web series and now in this, you give him the role of the central antagonist. So how did this casting happen? I think I really like him as an actor. He's a fabulous actor. We all know he's, he does, he's known for his comic films, but he's such a fabulous actor when he does antagonist as well as he has played so many, he has played protagonists in Marathi films. And when I finished Pill, I enjoyed working with each other and we told ourselves that, you know, if we have an opportunity, we'll work together again. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So once we finished writing Raid 2 and I saw what the character of Dada Bhai was, I decided to approach him and he really liked the script and that's how and because we were doing, as you said, Pil was a different character and this was a very different character so it was really exciting to do this together. What was your brief to Ritesh about playing this character and how was your prep for this when you were writing? I think all of us, all the writers, Ritesh, me, Jaideep Yadav and Karan, we all know what you see in the film, that's the character we built. And there was brief, you know, as he's such a fabulous actor that once we had narrated him the script once we had spoken about the character. I think everything was on paper and he followed it. And what you see in the film is what we built together while, you know, working on the film. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD How did you decide that you have to integrate Saurabh Shukla's character in the sequel as well? We decided to bring two, three characters back from the, two characters back from the first part. One was Tauji and one was Lallan. While you know Tauji's story was in itself, was done, we thought maybe it would be worth getting him back. For the longest time, we couldn't figure out how to get him back. But then, Ritesh, all of us, we got an idea how to get him back. And similarly, Lallan, we had decided that he was one character that could have a different arc or a journey in this story, the story that we were telling. So that's how they came about. Amit Sial has turned out to be such a popular character from Raid 2. He's a fabulous actor and he's been doing such good work and I have deep respect for him. In fact, in the first grade. Also, he was a very popular character. He was not as popular as Tauji but he was a character who was very popular and he had a very unique arc to his character. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And when Amit is playing that, you know that whatever is on the paper, it will go four or five notches up. And whatever was in the paper, whatever was written, those one-liners, the way he delivered it, it really, really, really added to the film. And that's why he's such a fabulous actor. We have seen Ajay Devgn in heroic roles like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Singham. How would you describe the character of Amay Patnaik? I think that's the uniqueness of it. Ajay sir, you know, he's a superstar. He's such a fabulous actor and an intelligent actor. And he knows which character to take where. You know, he knows the difference between when he's playing a Singham or when he's doing a Drishyam or when he's doing Raid World. So he brings in a lot of integrity, a lot of kindness, graciousness and lot of power to even a simple character, even a middle class government employee like Amai Patnaik. So it's his persona, as well as the combination of what the character is on the paper and his persona, and his skill that he's able to make this middle class person also larger than life, but still keep it in check, where he appears real. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And in the final shot of the movie, we see Tauji and Adabhai shaking hands. So, have you cracked the idea? Is it going to be two-on-one in part three? No, I just wrote it out of fun. One day I thought it would be a good ending shot. So that's how I just wrote it one day. I got up in the morning and I got this thing. Okay, so what if what happens? Okay, the film ends here. So what can I do? Uncle has gone back to His parole is done. He has gone back to jail and this guy is entering jail. So dono ko ek jail mein bhej dete hain. So it was something which out of fun I had written and it came in the film. So let's see where it goes.
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 Stands At Rs 85.5 Crore After Six Days
Last Updated: With such momentum, Raid 2 is expected to cross the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office in the coming weeks. Raid 2, the Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh starrer thriller film, is enjoying a successful run at the box office. Released on May 1, it garnered positive responses from fans and critics alike and has now crossed the Rs 85 crore mark, confirming its status as a certified hit. After a strong first week, it faced a slight drop but maintained a steady grip, all thanks to positive word-of-mouth and the impressive performances of the cast members. As per the film minted Rs 6.75 crore on Day 6, taking the film's total six-day collection to Rs 85.50 crore. With such momentum, Raid 2 is expected to cross the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office in the coming weeks. It might face competition with RajKummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's upcoming comedy entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf, slated to hit the big screens on May 9. Helmed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the film also features Vaani Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla in significant roles. It is a sequel to the 2018 film Raid, which was also a hit. It was based on a real-life income-tax raid carried out by Income Tax Department officials for the Indian Revenue Service in the 1980s. In the sequel, Ajay returns as the IRS officer Amay Patnaik who investigates a high-profile income tax case and confronts a powerful politician, Dadabhai, played by Riteish Deshmukh. Vaani, on the other hand, has replaced Illeana D'Cruz in the film and plays Patnaik's wife. After the success of Raid 2, director Raj Kumar Gupta recently opened up about the possibility of Raid 3 in the future. Speaking to Pinkvilla, he said, 'It's too early, since we always want to tell a good story and then wait to see how audiences react. Raid 2 will determine whether it has the legs to make it to Raid 3." Coming back to Ajay, he will be next seen in the comedy film Son of Sardaar 2, slated to hit the big screens in July this year. Apart from that, he also has De De Pyaar De 2, Ranger and Dhamaal 4 in his kitty. The actor also recently confirmed that he will soon return as a director with a new project featuring Akshay Kumar. Riteish, on the other hand, will be next seen in the comedy-entertainer Housefull 5. First Published:
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Raid 2 movie review: Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh's face off fares well in parts, weak villain brings film down
Raid 3 movie review Cast: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor Director: Raj Kumar Gupta Star Raring: ★★★ "They don't know that we know they know"- no prizes for guessing where I quote this from! For those who don't- it's a pretty popular phrase from the English sitcom FRIENDS. And it's also the best way to sum up actor Ajay Devgn's latest film Raid 2- a sequel to his own 2018 film by the same name. The story this time too revolves around Amay Patnaik, an upright income tax officer. Accused of demanding a bribe from a man whose house he raids, he is transferred to Bhoj. There, Dada bhai (Riteish Deshmukh), a local politician, reigns as the darling of the masses. Amay senses something amiss and conducts raids on his house and offices. What unfolds next forms the rest of the story. The film begins promisingly, with a twist at almost every turn in the first half, keeping the audiences guessing. Raj Kumar Gupta, known for helming thrillers such as No One Killed Jessica, maintains a firm grip on the unfolding events. However, the biggest drawback of Raid 2, set around the 1990s, lies in its reliance on convenience. Amay, our hero, consistently gets help from people with shocking ease. This means Riteish's character arc as Dada bhai is undermined. Reduced to mere sneering, Dada bhai's menacing presence, despite Riteish's compelling expressions, feels diluted by Amay's easy wins. The tension simmers briefly, only to be extinguished fast, preventing any dramatic build-up. Ajay reprises his familiar screen persona, bearing a noticeable resemblance to his recent role in Shaitaan. Nevertheless, his dependable presence works, and the face off between his stoic Amay and Riteish's Dada bhai is quite effective. It's true that actors good at comic roles also shine in serious roles, a point proved by Riteish's friend Akshay Kumar in Kesari Chapter 2 recently too. Riteish's passive anger is impactful. Amit Sial, portraying the corrupt officer Lallan, provides comic relief post interval, even if it's OTT. Saurabh Shukla's return as Tauji from the original Raid, feels jarring, lacking a convincing connection to Dada Bhai. Supriya Pathak delivers a good performance as Riteish's mother. Her character disappears after the initial scenes, only to reappear once in the climax. Yashpal Sharma is effective in his role as Devinder Gehlot. Vaani Kapoor as Malini, Amay's wife, looks clueless with a token role. What is she doing in this film is a bigger mystery than Melody itni chocolatey kyun hai? The music is nothing to write home about. Only the background score by Amit Trivedi, rehashed from the original film, keeps things ticking. Overall, the film's strengths lie in the face-off between Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, and in Riteish's fiery antagonist. On the other hand, his downfall feels too effortless, and the second half drags.
India Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Producer Bhushan Kumar confirms Raid 3, Kumar Mangat says 'It will surely happen'
Ajay Devgn-starrer Raid 2 is set to hit cinemas on May 1. But even before audiences witness the next chapter in the story of the righteous officer Amey Patnaik, the makers have confirmed that they are already working on the third instalment of the franchise. In an exclusive chat with India Today, producers Bhushan Kumar and Kumar Mangat assured that a third film is definitely on the talking about his decision to make 'Raid 2,' T-Series head Bhushan Kumar said that when they were working on the first part, co-producer Kumar Mangat had come up with the idea of a sequel. "And now when we were making this film, he already narrated the idea for Raid 3," he shared with a this, Mangat exclaimed, "Raid 3 to aayegi, surely aayegi (Raid will happen for sure)."Bhushan Kumar further spoke about his association with the franchise, which tells the story of an income tax officer and his efforts to unearth illicit funds across the country. "When we started making the film, there was a certain confidence in the script and the characters. We also started our relationship with Kumar Mangat ji, which has been a successful one. Raid happened, and it became a superhit. He did take time to build on the second one, but now that it's ready, we are all geared up about how much the fans would like the film. The songs of the film have also been received well, something unheard of for thrillers," he by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the original in 2018, which was based on a real-life income tax raid conducted in the 1980s. The sequel, set to release on May 1, stars Riteish Deshmukh as the antagonist, while Vaani Kapoor will step into the role previously played by Ileana D'Cruz's role, as Ajay Devgn's wife. It also features actors like Rajat Kapoor, Supriya Pathak, and Amit Sial, among others.
