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Raid 2

Raid · Raid Cinematic Collection

2025 138 min UA
Critic6.8
Action Crime Drama Thriller
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Overview

Set years after the original events, fearless IRS officer Amay Patnaik returns to track down another intricate web of white-collar crime and corruption.
Story 6.7
Acting 7.2
Direction 6.8
Cinematography 7.0
Music 6.9
Pacing 6.6
Originality 6.5
Emotional Impact 6.7
Overall 6.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

6.8 /10

Return of the Honest Officer

Ajay Devgn seamlessly slips back into his signature no-nonsense law enforcement avatar with steady authority.

Expanded Scale

The sequel broadens its scope with new antagonists and heightened bureaucratic hurdles, though occasionally leaning on familiar narrative beats.

Pros

  • Strong returning central performance by Ajay Devgn
  • Compelling additions to the antagonist lineup with Riteish Deshmukh
  • Slick production design and cinematography

Cons

  • Some structural beats feel repetitive compared to the original template
Verdict An engaging continuation of the crime thriller franchise anchored by Ajay Devgn's solid performance and high tension.

AI Review

A high-stakes crime thriller sequel directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, featuring Ajay Devgn reprising his role as an unyielding IRS officer facing formidable new corruption syndicates.

An engaging continuation of the crime thriller franchise anchored by Ajay Devgn's solid performance and high tension.

Recommended for followers of the Raid franchise and fans of intense Indian investigative thrillers.

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Development

Script development and pre-production were confirmed following the massive commercial success of the 2018 original film.

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2024, spanning multiple locations including Mumbai, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Release

The film released worldwide in theaters on May 1, 2025, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend.

Production

Development

Script development and pre-production were confirmed following the massive commercial success of the 2018 original film.

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2024, spanning multiple locations including Mumbai, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Release

The film released worldwide in theaters on May 1, 2025, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend.

Streaming

Disney+ Hotstar FindEdition

Cast

Ajay Devgn IRS Officer Amay Patnaik
Riteish Deshmukh Antagonist
Vaani Kapoor Malini Patnaik
Saurabh Shukla Rameshwar Singh alias Tauji
Amit Sial Lallan Sudhir
Rajat Kapoor Supporting Role
Supriya Pathak Supporting Role
Tamannaah Bhatia Special Appearance (Dance Number)

Characters

IRS Officer Amay Patnaik Ajay Devgn
Antagonist Riteish Deshmukh
Malini Patnaik Vaani Kapoor
Rameshwar Singh alias Tauji Saurabh Shukla
Lallan Sudhir Amit Sial
Supporting Role Rajat Kapoor
Supporting Role Supriya Pathak
Special Appearance (Dance Number) Tamannaah Bhatia

Crew

Raj Kumar Gupta Director
Ritesh Shah Screenwriter
Jaideep Yadav Screenwriter
Karan Vyas Screenwriter
Bhushan Kumar Producer
Kumar Mangat Pathak Producer
Amit Trivedi Music Composer (Score)
Sudhir K. Chaudhary Cinematographer
Sandeep Francis Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Raid 2 Title Track — Amit Trivedi

Trivia

  • Raid 2 continues the gritty financial investigation saga of IRS officer Amay Patnaik, moving deeper into institutional white-collar crime.
  • Vaani Kapoor replaced Ileana D'Cruz to portray Malini Patnaik alongside Ajay Devgn.
  • The movie features special musical numbers composed by high-profile artists including Yo Yo Honey Singh, Rochak Kohli, and Sachet-Parampara.

Quotes

"Kanoon ki takat se bach kar koi nahi ja sakta."

"The raid continues."

Goofs

  • The timeline references between the original 2018 film and the sequel's current span exhibit slight continuity overlaps in departmental paperwork.

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For higher ratings, consider Raid (7.7/10). A similarly themed alternative is Enola Holmes 3.

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A high-stakes crime thriller sequel directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, featuring Ajay Devgn reprising his role as an unyielding IRS officer facing formidable new corruption syndicates. Similar picks: Highly Rated Action, Highly Rated Crime