Kya dhamaakedaar Chhaapa (Raid 2 movie) box-office par, karodon mein notes Chhaap rahaa hain? by Chaitanya Padukone

Ajay Devgn stars as an IRS officer named Amay Patnaik in "Raid 2," a crime action thriller and sequel to the 2018 hit "Raid," directed by Raj Kumar Gupta

The film features a star-studded cast, including Vaani Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh as the main villain, and Jacqueline Fernandez in a glamorous role, contributing to its success at the box office

"Raid 2" has received positive responses from both fans and critics, creating significant buzz and excitement in theaters

On its opening day, the movie grossed Rs 1825 crore, marking it as the third highest Hindi opener of 2025, with official figures stating a net earning of Rs 19.71 crore.

The film's success is attributed to strong advance bookings and impressive spot bookings, outperforming other releases like "Jaat," "Kesari 2," and "The Bhootnii"

The release coincided with Labor Day and Maharashtra Day, helping boost its box office performance significantly

Compared to its predecessor, "Raid 2" had a 96% higher opening, indicating a strong audience interest and positive word-of-mouth

Despite being a regular working day on Friday, the film is expected to have a successful weekend, potentially crossing Rs 40 Crores by Monday

Ajay Devgn's portrayal and the film's engaging storyline have been praised, contributing to the ongoing trend of successful sequels in his career, similar to "Drishyam 2"

The film's success has already led to the announcement of a third installment, "Raid 3," with Ajay Devgn set to reprise his role