Ajay Devgn's film "Raid 2" continues its impressive box office run, even on its 22nd day of release. Released on May 1st, 2025, the film has grossed approximately ₹158.25 crore in India.
Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 22: In Bollywood, when discussing powerful acting and a b narrative, Ajay Devgn's name invariably comes up. His latest film, 'Raid 2', once again proves that a film can capture the hearts of audiences and dominate the box office solely on the strength of its content, without excessive hype or over-promotion.
'Raid 2' Maintains Momentum on Day 22
Released on May 1st, 2025, 'Raid 2' is performing bly in its third week. While most films slow down considerably by their third week, Ajay Devgn's film continues to earn crores. Preliminary figures for the 22nd day indicate earnings of approximately ₹0.58 crore, bringing the total collection to ₹158.25 crore. This figure is preliminary and may increase by the end of the day.
A Spectacular First Three Weeks
Raid 2 had a phenomenal opening week, grossing over ₹85 crore in seven days. The second week saw collections exceeding ₹50 crore, and the third week continues to generate ₹1-1.5 crore daily. By the 19th day, the film had collected ₹153.67 crore. On the 20th day, it earned ₹2.25 crore, and on the 21st, ₹1.75 crore. This indicates continued audience appreciation even at the beginning of the third week.
Several major films have been released in 2025, including Salman Khan's "Sikandar," Sunny Deol's "Jaat," and Akshay Kumar's "Sky Force." However, "Raid 2" has not only out-earned these films but also received a better audience response. Comparing the 22nd-day collections:
- Jaat earned only ₹22 lakhs
- Sky Force earned ₹20 lakhs
- Sikandar earned only ₹10 lakhs
- Raid 2, however, continues to earn approximately ₹60 lakhs per day, significantly higher than all the aforementioned films.
Why is Raid 2 Successful?
The primary reason for 'Raid 2's success is its realistic storyline and Ajay Devgn's powerful performance. Similar to the first film, Devgn reprises his role as Income Tax Officer Ammay Patnaik, but this time he faces off against Riteish Deshmukh, who plays a corrupt but intelligent politician.
The film skillfully portrays the realities of society and the intricacies of the system. The presence of veteran actors like Vaani Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla further enhances its impact.
The film is directed by Rajkumar Gupta, who also directed the first installment. He has made the sequel even more intense and suspenseful. The authenticity of each scene resonates with the audience, leading to repeat viewings.
