Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn’s film opens strong with ₹18 crore

Raid 2 Day 1 Box Office Collection: Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2, which hit theatres across India on May 1, opened to a strong response. A sequel to his 2018 blockbuster Raid, the film also features Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh in pivotal roles. According to Sacnilk.com, the film earned over ₹18 crore on its opening day, marking an impressive start.

Raid 2 Box Office Update

According to early estimates, Raid 2 earned ₹18.25 crore on its opening day. The film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 31.81% on Thursday. Morning shows saw 21.23% occupancy, which increased to 35.76% in the afternoon and further rose to 38.45% for evening screenings, indicating strong viewer interest throughout the day.

Raid 2 had a better opening than Ajay’s 2022 release Drishyam 2, which earned ₹15.38 crore at the domestic box office. Raid 2 also performed significantly better than Sunny Deol’s Jaat 2, which had collected ₹9.50 crore. However, Raid 2 failed to come near the opening day haul of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava 2, which had the biggest opening of 2025 at around ₹31 crore.

About Raid 2

The Raid 2: Berandal (2014) is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Indonesian action film The Raid: Redemption (2011). Directed by Gareth Evans, the film expands on the story of rookie cop Rama (Iko Uwais), who goes undercover to infiltrate a powerful crime syndicate in Jakarta.

Key Details:

• Director: Gareth Evans
• Starring: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Julie Estelle, Yayan Ruhian, Donny Alamsyah
• Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
• Runtime: 150 minutes

Plot Summary:

After the events of The Raid, Rama is forced to go deep undercover to expose police corruption and take down Jakarta’s criminal underworld. He becomes entangled in a brutal gang war between the Bangun family and a rival faction led by the ruthless Bejo. The film features intense martial arts battles, intricate fight choreography, and a deeper exploration of crime and betrayal.

Action & Fight Choreography:

• Known for its brutal, high-octane fight scenes, The Raid 2 features pencak silat (Indonesian martial arts) and elaborate set pieces.
• Standout sequences include:
• The prison yard brawl (mud fight)
• The car chase with hammer-wielding assassin “Hammer Girl”
• The climactic kitchen fight between Rama and “The Assassin” (Cecep Arif Rahman)

Reception & Legacy:

• Praised for its ambitious storytelling and even more elaborate action than the first film.
• Some critics felt it was longer and more complex than necessary, but fans loved the expanded world and brutal combat.
• Introduced memorable new characters like “Hammer Girl” (Julie Estelle) and “Baseball Bat Man” (Very Tri Yulisman).

Sequel Status:

A third film, The Raid 3, was planned but has faced delays. Director Gareth Evans has moved on to other projects, though he hasn’t ruled out returning to the franchise.

If you love hard-hitting martial arts films with intricate fight scenes, The Raid 2 is a must-watch!

For more detailed information, you can visit the IMDb page for Raid 2 or the Wikipedia article.