Ajay Devgn’s much-anticipated crime thriller Raid 2 has exceeded expectations at the box office, crossing the Rs 90 crore mark within its first week of release. The sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Raid, Raid 2 opened with a strong start on May 1, though it saw a dip in collections starting from the second week.
As per the latest data from Sacnilk, Raid 2 earned Rs 4.75 crore on Wednesday, taking its total to Rs 90.5 crore by the seventh day. Despite a significant drop in numbers on Monday, the film has continued to perform well, showing a solid turnout at the box office.
On May 7, the film’s Hindi occupancy stood at 10.09%, with the morning shows recording a turnout of just 5.46%. However, the film saw a gradual increase in attendance throughout the day. The afternoon shows saw 10.30% occupancy, while the evening shows peaked at 9.96%, and the night shows reached 14.63%.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the latest box office numbers for Raid 2, highlighting its continued strong performance even without the special discount offers that often boost weekday collections. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Adarsh tweeted, “Raid 2 remained rock-solid on Tuesday, maintaining regular ticket pricing and skipping the #BlockbusterTuesdays [₹99 onwards] offer, yet still delivered impressive numbers.”
He further revealed the breakdown of the film’s box office collection over the week: Raid 2 earned Rs 19.71 crore on Thursday, Rs 13.05 crore on Friday, Rs 18.55 crore on Saturday, Rs 22.52 crore on Sunday, Rs 7.47 crore on Monday, and Rs 7.45 crore on Tuesday, bringing its total to Rs 88.75 crore by the end of week one.
Directed by Raid filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role, reprising his role as a tough, no-nonsense tax officer. The film also features Vaani Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Supriya Pathak, and Amit Sial in pivotal roles, further adding to its star power.
With its strong opening week performance, Raid 2 is now on track to enter the coveted 100 crore club by the end of this week, with industry experts predicting it will hit the milestone as early as Thursday or Friday.
As Raid 2 continues to attract audiences with its gripping storyline and thrilling action, Ajay Devgn and the cast have reason to celebrate another successful venture. The film’s journey at the box office will be one to watch closely as it continues its run in theatres.
Sources By Agencies
