Ajay Devgn is garnering significant acclaim for his latest crime thriller, Raid 2, which was released on May Day and is currently dominating the box office with impressive footfalls. As fans eagerly compare it to its predecessor, Raid, let’s take a closer look at how the two films stack up in their initial two days.
Raid 2 serves as a sequel to the 2018 hit Raid, which was also directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and featured Saurabh Shukla alongside Ajay Devgn. In this installment, Riteish Deshmukh takes on the role of the primary antagonist, while Vaani Kapoor replaces Ileana D’Cruz from the original. The first film saw considerable success, earning a total of ₹101.54 crores net at the Indian box office.
Box Office Comparison: Raid vs. Raid 2
Raid kicked off its box office journey by earning ₹10.04 crores on its opening day. It experienced a 38% growth on the second day, adding ₹13.86 crores to its total, which brought its two-day earnings to ₹23.90 crores net.In contrast, Raid 2 had a robust start, collecting ₹19.71 crores net on its first day. It is important to note that the sequel was released on a Thursday, coinciding with the Labor Day holiday, which likely contributed to its strong opening.
However, there was a slight drop in revenue on its second day, as it earned ₹13.05 crores on a regular working Friday, bringing its cumulative total to ₹32.76 crores net. The sequel effect is evident as Raid 2 has surpassed its predecessor with 37% higher earnings in just two days. With promising prospects for the weekend ahead, Raid 2 is on track for one of the best openings of 2025.
Day-wise Breakdown:
- Day 1: Raid 2 – ₹19.71 crores vs. Raid – ₹10.04 crores
- Day 2: Raid 2 – ₹13.05 crores vs. Raid – ₹13.86 crores
- Total: Raid 2 – ₹32.76 crores vs. Raid – ₹23.90 crores
As Raid 2 continues its impressive run, audiences are eager to see how it performs over the weekend. Stay tuned to know more about it only with us!
