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3 days ago
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Raid 2 Lifetime Worldwide Box Office: Ajay Devgn led crime-drama to end its WINNING theatrical run with a strong Rs 219 crore globally
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 is at the fag end of its winning theatrical run. The crime-drama sequel, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, has cemented Ajay Devgn 's reputation as a bankable star in the post-pandemic era. With a worldwide gross of Rs 219 crore, Raid 2 is a bonafied box office hit. Raid 2 Opened To Strong Numbers At The Indian Box Office, Despite Competition From Regional Biggies Raid 2 kicked off with a bang, collecting Rs 19.25 crore net on its opening day in India. The opening was solid, driven by Ajay Devgn's star power and the goodwill of the 2018 original, Raid. The film struck a chord with audiences, particularly in the mass centres. Despite competition from regional biggies, Raid 2 maintained a steady run. Raid 2 Is Set To End Its India Run Netting Rs 162 Crore The movie eyes a Rs 162 crore net India finish. This equates to a gross collection of Rs 194.50 crore. Positive word-of-mouth and a tight narrative ensured Raid 2 held its ground in theaters. For a mid-budget film, this is a commendable result. Raid 2 Does Reasonably Internationally Raid 2 also found traction in international markets, grossing Rs 24.50 crore overseas. While the film primarily targeted the Indian diaspora, it collected reasonably from international markets. Though not a massive figure compared to bigger Bollywood exports, the Rs 24.50 crore overseas gross is a solid addition to the film's global performance. Combining domestic and international figures, Raid 2 closed its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of Rs 219 crore. This places it firmly in the hit category at the box office. The film's success is particularly notable in the post-pandemic era, where audience turnout for Bollywood films has been unpredictable. Brand Ajay Devgn Shines On Ajay Devgn deserves applause for his stellar post-pandemic theatrical run. After delivering hits like Drishyam 2 and Shaitaan, he has once again proven his box office mettle with Raid 2. Even Singham Again, despite its underperformance, netted Rs 240 crore in India. At a time when many films struggle to pull audiences to theaters, Devgn's ability to deliver successes every year is remarkable. Raid 2 shall stream on digital by the end of June. What is your thought on the box office of Raid 2?
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First Post
4 days ago
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- First Post
Ileana D'Cruz finally breaks silence on being replaced by Vaani Kapoor in 'Raid 2': 'They did offer the movie to me but...'
She added, 'Working with my director, Raj Kumar Gupta, was a wonderful experience, as was working with Ajay again.' read more Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh's Raid 2 has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark and is now a commercial success. It has made around Rs 162 crore so far at the box-office. But why was Ileana D'Cruz not retained in the sequel is a question fans were asking. Finally, on Instagram, while chatting with them, the actress broke her silence and revealed, 'I miss working in movies too, and I would have loved to be a part of Raid 2. Raid was a special film, and Malini was such a special character to play.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'Working with my director, Raj Kumar Gupta, was a wonderful experience, as was working with Ajay again. The makers of Raid 2 did offer the movie to me, but unfortunately, we couldn't work out the schedule, given that I had just had my baby and my priorities are very different at the moment.' On Vaani Kapoor 'That said, I think Vaani looked lovely in all the promos I've seen and I'm sure she brought her own lovely charm to her character. Hope that clears any confusion.' One comment read: 'Wow, what a lovely gracious reply. First time I've ever heard a heroine praise someone else so much. Ileana was always too classy for Bollywood.' Another added, 'Just lifted her competitor up without any selfishness.'
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 26: Ajay Devgn starrer sees collections dip under Rs 1 crore
'Raid 2', the sequel to the 2018 hit, has managed to make its mark at the Indian box office. Led by powerhouse performer Ajay Devgn and helmed by director Raj Kumar Gupta , the film continues to draw audiences across the country. In its first 26 days, it has amassed an impressive Rs 162.85 crore (India net), showcasing its enduring appeal and loyal fan following. The film had a strong start and continued to perform well into its third week at the box office. It opened on a Thursday with an impressive Rs 19.25 crore and maintained solid earnings in the days that followed, despite some ups and downs. According to , the film, on its 26th day in theatres, continued its steady run by collecting around Rs 0.75 crore (India net) across all languages. Even after nearly four weeks since its release, the film has managed to draw audiences to cinemas, especially in key regions. The film saw an overall Hindi occupancy of 14.46%. Some cities showed stronger turnout, Chennai led with 66%, followed by Kolkata and Pune at 19.5% each, especially during evening and night shows. Mumbai and NCR also saw consistent attendance, highlighting the film's wide appeal across India. The film continued to perform well in its second and third weeks. It earned Rs 40.6 crore in week two and added another Rs 20.5 crore in week three. Now well into its fourth week, the film is still attracting viewers. On Friday (Day 23), it collected Rs 1 crore, followed by Rs 1.85 crore on Saturday and Rs 2.40 crore on Sunday, showing that the audience interest remains strong over the weekends. 'Raid 2' sees Ajay reprising his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, known for his relentless fight against corruption. The movie focuses on a high-stakes income tax raid involving powerful political and business figures. With a gripping storyline, tense drama, and a strong lead performance by Devgn, Raid 2 continues the franchise's realistic and hard-hitting tone. Riteish Deshmukh Shines in Raid 2 Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 beats Total Dhamaal to become his 5th biggest hit
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 continues its box office success, surpassing Total Dhamaal's lifetime collection and becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of his career with ₹156.85 crore in 22 days. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the film features Devgn as Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik, alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, and Saurabh Shukla, capitalizing on positive word-of-mouth and Devgn's mass appeal. Ajay Devgn continues his dream run at the box office with Raid 2, as the film has officially surpassed the lifetime Hindi net collection of Total Dhamaal, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of his career. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta , Raid 2 has collected an impressive Rs 156.85 crore in 22 days, edging past Total Dhamaal's Rs 155.67 crore mark. A sequel to the 2018 hit Raid, this thriller once again sees Ajay Devgn don the role of the fearless Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik, taking on corruption and black money hoarders. The film also stars Riteish Deshmukh , Vaani Kapoor , and Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles. While Raid 2 opened to strong numbers with Rs 19.25 crore on Day 1, it showed resilience over the weekends and holidays, capitalizing on positive word-of-mouth and Devgn's enduring mass appeal. In its opening week, Raid 2 amassed Rs 95.75 crore, benefitting from its gripping narrative and a loyal fanbase built over years through Ajay's action-packed and intense performances. The second weekend witnessed a solid hold, collecting Rs 25 crore over three days, and the film maintained steady collections in the third weekend too, despite facing competition from new releases. With this, Raid 2 has now joined the ranks of Ajay Devgn's biggest successes, trailing behind Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (Rs 277.75 crore), Singham Again (Rs 247.86 crore), Drishyam 2 (Rs 239.67 crore), and Golmaal Again (Rs 205.69 crore). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo The film's success also marks another high point in director Raj Kumar Gupta's career, reaffirming his knack for delivering gripping thrillers with socially relevant themes be it Aamir or No One Killed Jessica. The ensemble cast added to the film's appeal. Riteish Deshmukh's surprise turn in a villain role was well-received, while Vaani Kapoor's performance brought a fresh dynamic to the story. Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla reprised his role, adding depth and conflict to the narrative. Raid 2's box office victory highlights Ajay Devgn's consistent ability to pull audiences to theatres, especially in the thriller and action genre space. With upcoming projects like Son of Sardaar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2 in the pipeline, 2025 is shaping up to be yet another blockbuster year for the superstar. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Raid 2' box office collection day 21: Ajay Devgn's film inches closer to Rs 160 Cr
Ajay Devgn 's 'Raid 2' continues its steady run at the box office, collecting an estimated ₹1.75 crore on its 21st day, pushing its total India net collection to ₹155.10 crore. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta , the sequel to the 2018 hit has managed to hold its ground even in its third week despite new releases. Strong first week boosted the film's momentum As reported by Sacnilk, the film opened with a solid Rs 19.25 crore, followed by Rs 12 crore and Rs 18 crore on its second and third days, respectively. Sunday saw a peak collection of Rs 22 crore, capping off a robust opening weekend. Raid 2 wrapped up its first week with an impressive Rs 95.75 crore, signaling strong audience interest and solid word-of-mouth. Moderate dip in week 2, but weekend push remained strong While the film experienced a dip in collections during weekdays in the second week, the weekend still showed resilience. It earned Rs 5 crore on its second Friday and gained momentum with Rs 8.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 11.75 crore on Sunday. By the end of week two, the film collected Rs 40.6 crore, bringing the cumulative total to Rs 136.35 crore. The third week run shows a decline, but maintains hold In its third week, 'Raid 2' garnered Rs 3 crore on both Thursday and Friday, with Saturday and Sunday contributing Rs 4.25 crore and Rs 5.65 crore respectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The weekdays have shown an expected decline, with Monday collecting Rs 1.85 crore, Tuesday Rs 2.25 crore, and Wednesday's early estimates at Rs 1.75 crore. With an overall Hindi occupancy of 12.58% on May 21, the film has maintained a decent hold in urban circuits. Evening and night shows saw better numbers, recording 13.70% and 16.89% occupancy respectively. Raid 2 now eyes the Rs 160 crore mark as it enters the final leg of its theatrical run. Riteish Deshmukh Shines in Raid 2 Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
