Ajay Devgn's much-awaited film, Raid 2, has taken the box office by storm since its release, providing much-needed relief not only for the film's star cast but also for the entire Bollywood industry.
Raid 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide: The Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh starrer, 'Raid 2', has become one of the biggest hits of the year. Released on May 1st, the film created a sensation at the box office. It quickly recouped its budget and surpassed the record set by the 2018 film, Raid. It has now become a profitable venture for the makers.
Except for Chhapaak, Raid 2 has outperformed almost all other major films released this year. Notably, the film crossed the ₹100 crore mark in just 10 days.
Impressive Collection in 16 Days
The film Raid 2 has grossed approximately ₹140 crore at the Indian box office. Its performance overseas has been even more impressive. The film has earned approximately ₹23.48 crore from the overseas market, bringing its total worldwide gross collection to approximately ₹192.42 crore.
Due to consistent audience turnout in theaters and positive word-of-mouth, the estimated domestic collection for the film's 16th day is approximately ₹3 crore. Therefore, it is almost certain that Raid 2 will soon enter the ₹200 crore club.
The Story Kept the Audience Engaged
Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, this film is a sequel to the first Raid (2018), in which Ajay Devgn once again portrays the honest income tax officer, Amay Patnaik. This time, the mission involves exposing a white-collar criminal who is known as an ideal person in society but is actually a kingpin of black money and corruption.
Riteish Deshmukh plays the antagonist and has surprised the audience with his acting. Vaani Kapoor also displayed depth in her role, and Amit Sial provided strength to the narrative with his supporting role.
Reasons Behind the Film's Success
Raid 2's success can be attributed to several factors. The most important is the tightly written script and fast-paced narrative. The film's editing, dialogues, and climax are so impactful that the audience doesn't get a chance to look away from the screen. Furthermore, Ajay Devgn's portrayal of an honest officer has once again resonated with the audience. Riteish Deshmukh's grey-shaded character is also a major highlight of the film.
Raid 2's performance in the overseas market has exceeded expectations. The film has been particularly well-received by NRI audiences in countries like the USA, Canada, UAE, and Australia. In countries with a large Indian diaspora, many shows have been housefull. Sources suggest the film's total budget is approximately ₹70-75 crore.
Having earned almost three times its budget in 16 days, Raid 2 is firmly in the profit zone. The makers have also generated substantial profits from the film's satellite, music, and OTT rights.
