Raid 2 Public Response: Ajay Devgn’s Film Gets Thumbs Up as Day 1 Collections Cross ₹12 Crore
Raid 2 earns positive word-of-mouth and a solid ₹12 crore day-one total. Fans hail Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh’s face-off.
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Raid 2 Public Response: Ajay Devgn’s Film Gets Thumbs Up as Day 1 Collections Cross ₹12 Crore
Ajay Devgn’s crime drama Raid 2 is off to a roaring start. Following ₹10 crore in advance sales, the film grossed approximately ₹12.1 crore on Day 1 across India, making it one of the strongest openers of the year for a non-holiday release.
Box Office Momentum
- Domestic Opening: ₹12.1 crore gross (Day 1)
- Occupancy Rate: 62% across metros, 78% in Tier-2 cities
- Top-performing regions: Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, and Pune
The film’s solo mass appeal and the national holiday on May 1 significantly boosted its first-day business despite facing Marvel’s Thunderbolts at the box office.
Audience Reactions: Strong Performances and Intense Drama
Public reactions have been overwhelmingly positive:
- “Ajay Devgn never misses in these honest cop roles. Goosebumps!”
- “Riteish Deshmukh as the villain is a revelation. Needs more such roles.”
- “Script is tight. The courtroom scenes and raid climax are top-notch.”
Many viewers have specifically praised the film’s second half, its climactic face-off, and background score.
Twitter Buzz and Hashtag Trends
- #Raid2
- #AjayDevgn
- #RiteishDeshmukh
- #HonestVsCorrupt
Social media is seeing a flurry of positive reactions, with video reviews and theatre reaction reels flooding platforms like X, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
What Critics Say
While the CBFC cuts and minor pacing issues in the first act were noted, most reviewers agree:
- Raid 2 improves upon the original’s scale
- Ajay Devgn remains a crowd magnet
- Riteish Deshmukh has truly broken his comic stereotype
What This Means for You
If you enjoyed the first Raid, this sequel offers even more intensity, political realism, and emotional payoff. It’s especially recommended for:
- Fans of socially relevant thrillers
- Viewers seeking a gripping, dialogue-driven narrative
- Audiences looking for hero-villain face-offs with high stakes
What Lies Ahead
With such a strong opening and weekend buzz, Raid 2 is expected to cross ₹40 crore by Sunday. Netflix’s upcoming OTT release window for the film will likely extend its reach globally. If this trend continues, the Raid franchise might officially become a trilogy with a third film likely in 2026.
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