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A Gripping Crime Thriller with Powerful Performances in Raid 2.
Raid 2 is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller directed by Raj Kumar Gupta. The film is a sequel to the hit Raid released in 2018, with Ajay Devgn once again playing the lead as IRS officer Amay Patnaik. This time, we go to greater lengths to deal with the corruption, black money, and powerful foes.
The story is a few years from where the first movie left off. Amay Patnaik has exposed a corrupt politician and has made his seized illegal money. In Raid 2, he’s now hit with something bigger than he’s ever hit. Things have escalated to another level in Raid, and the opposition is more dangerous and which makes it intense and thrilling, from beginning to end.
Ajay Devgn gives a strong performance, as expected. His calm yet strong screen presence works perfectly for the role of a fearless officer. He does not overdo it, and his mild expressions make the character believable. His dialogues are strong especially explaining with respect to justice and honesty.
Direction by Raj Kumar Gupta was very sharp. He made storytelling very simple but does not allow it to sway and become dull somehow. The film moves along at a very steady pace, building tension constantly throughout. The screenplay is very well written, with some great, clever twists and turns to keep you guessing. The action is realistic, and not over-the-top, which keeps with the seriousness of the subject matter.
In general, the supporting cast also does a good job. They play the cruel and clever villains, which keeps the good and evil balance interesting, and we also see some real-world issues, like political corruption and misuse of directive power, while showing how an honest officer carrying out their duties is almost impossible. All these topics add an excellent dynamic to the story.
The music is not the focal point of the film, but the score is very effective. It adds to the tense feeling in some compelling scenes and conveys the intended mood of the film. I liked the cinematography and thought the raid sequences indoors and the darker moodily-lit city scenes were great. The editing was clean and maintained the brisk pace of the film.
One of the best aspects of Raid 2 is that it is a true representation of its genre. The film doesn’t attempt to evolve into typical Bollywood masala movie; there are no unnecessary songs or comedy sequences that disrupt the rhythm. Instead, it is a concentrated message that is conveyed seriously and with clarity.
In conclusion, Raid 2 is a solid film that offers an intriguing story, good performances, and wise directing. It holds the audience’s attention and makes them appreciate everything honest, upright officers have to deal with in real life. Anyone who enjoys crime drama/thrillers and is a fan of Ajay Devgn will appreciate this film. Raid 2 is a film worth seeing and especially for people who enjoy serious and meaningful cinema.
Raid 2 was officially released in theaters across India on May 1, 2025.
The film has been a major box office hit. After 22 days in the theatres, the movie has made ₹156.85 crore in total across all versions of the language, and it is still being enjoyed in the theatres.
As a result of this showing, Raid 2 has become Ajay Devgn’s fifth-largest box office success. Raid 2 has been well-rated by users. On IMDb, Raid 2 holds a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on more than 22,000 ratings. On BookMyShow, it has received ratings of 8.3 out of 10 based on more than 23,500 votes.
Overall Raid 2 has been an economic success, one that audiences have liked for its compelling story and performances.
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