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- Honest Officer, New Assignment
Amay Patnaik has built a strong reputation by seizing over ₹4,200 crore in tax raids. On his 74th transfer, he’s relocated to the fictional town of Bhoj in Rajasthan after being accused (falsely) of soliciting a bribe during a raid . - Uncovering a Political Giant
In Bhoj, he zeroes in on Manohar Dhankar, popularly known as Dada Bhai (played by Riteish Deshmukh) — a beloved yet deeply corrupt local politician who cleverly hides his illicit wealth . - High-Stakes Raid & Suspension
Patnaik launches targeted raids on Dada Bhai’s properties based on suspicious financial trails. However, as the case escalates against a powerful figure, he is suspended from service . - Resumed Investigation & Family Pressure
Even after his reinstatement, Amay doesn’t relent. Dada Bhai attempts to intimidate him, but Amay’s wife Malini (Vaani Kapoor) and Dada Bhai’s own mother — who learns the truth — intervene . - Moral Showdown & Surrender
Cornered by mounting evidence and public exposure, Dada Bhai eventually surrenders. The final scenes tease future conflict when Tauji (Saurabh Shukla) approaches him for an alliance — hinting at Raid 3 .
🔍 Key Points
- Genre & Tone: Political crime thriller built around a cat-and-mouse game between an IRS crusader and a corrupt politician.
- Main Characters:
- Amay Patnaik – Determined, upright income tax officer (Ajay Devgn)
- Dada Bhai – Charismatic but morally bankrupt politician (Riteish Deshmukh)
- Malini Patnaik – Amay’s supportive wife (Vaani Kapoor)
- Tauji – The antagonist from the original Raid (Saurabh Shukla) .
- Inspiration: While fictional, elements are loosely inspired by real-life tax raids, including alleged UP politician-businessman cases involving ₹100+ crore .
- Reception:
- Box office hit with ₹219–243 crore globally .
- Praised for performances, especially Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh .
- Generally seen as a faithful and well-executed sequel to the original Raid .
✨ Verdict
If you loved Raid (2018) you’ll appreciate Raid 2‘s expanded political backdrop, character dynamics, and steady suspense. It’s a well-paced thriller, complete with family drama and institutional intrigue. And yes—the ending sets up a compelling lead-in for a potential Raid 3!
Here are the verified financial details for Raid 2 (2025) starring Ajay Devgn:
🎬 Budget
- The film had an estimated production and marketing budget of ₹120 crore .
💵 Box Office Collections
India
- Net collections: approx. ₹178 crore
- Gross collections: around ₹211–215 crore
Overseas
- Overseas gross: approx. ₹28–31 crore (~US $3.4 million)
Worldwide Total
- Worldwide gross: between ₹219–243 crore, with many sources citing around ₹242–243 crore
📈 Profitability & ROI
- With a ₹120 crore budget and ₹242–243 crore in worldwide gross, the film brought in roughly ₹122–123 crore in profit.
- That yields an approximate Return on Investment (ROI) of ~49–52%
- Industry analysts and trade trackers confirm it as a commercial hit, and it became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 .
|
Category |
Amount (₹ crore) |
|
Budget |
120 |
|
India Net |
~178 |
|
India Gross |
~211–215 |
|
Overseas Gross |
~28–31 |
|
Worldwide Gross |
~219–243 |
|
Profit |
~122 |
|
ROI |
~49–52% |
Bottom line: With its ₹120 crore investment, Raid 2 grossed roughly double that, securing strong profitability at home and abroad, and earning its place among the top Hindi films of 2025.