Raid 2’s Wild Box Office Ride: Ajay Devgn Calls the Shots
In a year stuffed with blockbusters, Raid 2 is stealing the spotlight. Ajay Devgn’s action-packed thriller isn’t just raking in the cash—it’s making history. In just six days, the film zoomed past the coveted ₹100 crore benchmark in India, and by its tenth day in theaters, that number grew to ₹108.75 crore domestically. If that’s not enough, the worldwide earnings have hit a massive ₹137.8 crore, setting a new standard for Hindi cinema in 2025.
What’s really turning heads is the way Raid 2 keeps accelerating. On its second Saturday, ticket windows across the country saw a 60% jump, pulling in ₹8.25 crore nett in a single day. That kind of weekend surge is rare, and it signals some serious staying power, especially at a time when audiences have no shortage of options.
Ajay Devgn’s star power is front and center, but he’s not riding solo. Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor round out the cast, turning the movie into a proper ensemble thriller. Raj Kumar Gupta, who’s known for keeping viewers at the edge of their seats, directs this one, and he’s dialed up the tension just right. Word of mouth is buzzing, too—the kind that brings in repeat crowds and extends a film’s theater run.
- Box Office India: More than ₹100 crore nett in just ten days—only a handful of releases come close each year.
- Global Pull: International markets love Raid 2. The film collected over ₹18.9 crore from overseas so far, thanks in large part to a strong Indian diaspora turnout.
- Record Breaker: It left competitors like Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 (₹132.36 crore) and Jaat in the dust, making it the year’s fourth highest Hindi grosser.
What’s next for Raid 2? With just ₹9.4 crore separating it from the ₹150 crore club worldwide, it seems like only a matter of days before another record falls. Eyes are already on whether the film can match or even beat Ajay Devgn’s other post-pandemic smash, Shaitaan, which closed with ₹216.18 crore globally. That’s a tall order, but the current momentum has fans and trade watchers betting big on Raid 2’s continued run.
For Devgn, this continues an impressive streak of box office hits, cementing his status as one of Bollywood’s most bankable action heroes. He’s picked films that play to his strengths, and Raid 2 is no exception—packed with high-octane chases, punchy dialogue, and a plot that refuses to slow down.
Changing Trends and Audience Buzz
The rise of Raid 2 also says something about what audiences want right now. High-energy action, a dash of nostalgia, and dependable stars are still a winning formula in theaters. Even with streaming platforms becoming more popular, people are happy to pay for that big screen experience—especially for a movie that promises a rollercoaster ride.
For now, the numbers keep climbing, and Raid 2 is firmly in the spotlight. Whether it can crack into the top three Hindi films of the year, or challenge its predecessors like Shaitaan, is something everyone is watching closely—but one thing is clear: Ajay Devgn’s box office reign isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
