Mumbai, April 30, 2025:
Audiences are excitedly counting down to the May 1 release of Raid 2, the anticipated sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit, and for good reason – a recent appearance by the movie’s cast has left everyone raving! While Ajay Devgn is donning the hat of Amay Patnaik again, the film also adds new faces and spanking new musical numbers, including the hearing-grating “Money Money” by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez. Along with Devgn, is Riteish Deshmukh as the suave and charismatic villain Bagdemalla, Vaani Kapoor as the gorgeous Kriti, and Tamannaah Bhatia in a sizzling dance number Vaddi Sharaban, out to rub your nose in their whomping success to the franchise’s latest gleeful high.
A High-Stakes Sequel to the 2018 Smash
Raid 2 resumes from where the first one ended, bringing the viewer right back into the thrilling world of IT raids and white-collar criminals. Ajay Devgn’s Amay Patnaik who is now an officer with 74 raids under his belt, embarks on an extra-ordinary [mission] of Dada Manohar Bhai (played by Riteish Deshmukh), a political figure of the country who runs the city with high influence.
Based on true-life income tax raids, the film uncovers the never-before-revealed aspects of the most secretive job in the government, adopting a no-nonsense approach to expose the strength of officers who take on a powerful establishment of corrupt individuals in a bid to ensure the country’s welfare. With Patnaik and his squad wrestling with evils that are far bigger than ever, this season is bound to be a lot of action and a lot more thrill for the audience.
RAID 2 TEASER OUT NOW: SMASHING AND EXCITING! 🔥🔥
— Het Tanna (@HetTannaHere) March 28, 2025
Here is the much-awaited #Raid2 teaser, get ready for an epic face-off between #AjayDevgn and #RiteishDeshmukh, teaser looks exciting. @ajaydevgn @Riteishd pic.twitter.com/rlJUP3ZHpY
The other good thing about the new narrative handed in this time is Vaani Kapoor’s character, who replaces Ileana D’Cruz as Patnaik’s wife, and adds a novel angle to the story. Kapoor has spoken how she wants to bring the same level of realness into the role and with her own spin, while keeping true to the emotional undercurrents that struck a chord with audiences in the original. The supporting cast has the likes of Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Supriya Pathak and Amit Sial and each of them contributes to the authenticity and has been able to create the world that the film is set in.
Star Power and Musical Extravaganza: ‘Money Money’ Sets the Tone
Big track. Bigger vibe! @asliyoyo's #MoneyMoney has arrived!🔥
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 22, 2025
Video out now – https://t.co/HBdX5PBIi2#Raid2 knocking in cinemas on 1st May.@Riteishd @Vaaniofficial @Asli_Jacqueline #RajatKapoor #SaurabhShukla #SupriyaPathak @amit_sial @rajkumar_rkg #BhushanKumar… pic.twitter.com/r1ku8qBDgz
Arguably the standout aspect of Raid 2 is the sizzling hot track “Money Money” featuring the dynamic duo of Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez. The song has been breaking the internet and the music charts ever since it was launched a few days ago. The music video, which stars Ajay Devgn, Honey Singh, and Jacqueline Fernandez, is an audio-visual extravaganza—kicking off with high-energy glamorous looks and Punjabi beats, while Honey Singh is being the swag-star that he is!
“Money Money” is not only a party anthem but also a statement piece that reflects the film’s themes of greed, ambition and the heady temptation of power. The foot tapping beats combined with a bizarrely catchy hook make sure it finds a spot in your weekend’s playlist and the club circuit, and the high production visuals have taken the yardstick for Bollywood item numbers a notch higher.
The musical score continues with the sizzling dance by Tamannaah Bhatia in “Nasha.” Full of glamour, her performance which comes at a crucial juncture in the film has been called as glamorous as well as integral to the story, thereby further adding to the entertainment quotient of the film.
Advance Bookings Invade ₹5.05 Crore: Simply Unstoppable At The Ticket Windows!
The hype for Raid 2 seems to have worked wonders even for the advance ticket sales, with the first day collections zooming past the ₹5.05 crore figure before its release. Maharashtra and Delhi are leading and far ahead with the numbers and it proves that the film is pan-India.
Trade experts estimate a strong opening day for Raid 2 which looks set to earn anywhere between ₹18–20 crore… A validation of the franchise’s pull at the box office and that of its leading man. The advance booking trend for the film is already ahead of some big ticket releases in the recent past, making the film one of the most awaited Bollywood events of 2025.
“Now, Raid 2 is coming. “Praying this will also resonate and entertain.” प्रोडूसर भूषण कुमार commenting at a time when the film’s makers and distributor was hoping.
When Will ‘Raid 2’ Release on OTT Platforms?
For fans that are unable to see the movie in theaters, Raid 2 is also expected to land on the Netflix platform after its theatrical release. Though the precise OTT release date has not been announced just yet, industry wisdom suggests anywhere between four and eight weeks from a film’s theater release day. The decision will make sure the film reaches out to a global audience, considering the current high demand for good Indian content worldwide on the digital platforms.
Sharib Writes Meets: Mumbai, Delhi and Beyond
Raid 2 was set in a wide variety of locations, making its story feel real and visually varied. The film was primarily shot in Mumbai, including key locations such as Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Elephanta Island, Kala Ghoda, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and Mount Mary Church. The vibrancy and architectural variety of the city served as the perfect setting for the film’s high-stake drama.
The film also shot on location in Delhi, depicting the old-world ambiance and majesty of the national capital. Courtrooms, political offices and other key locations were also shot at administrative buildings and historical sites in Delhi, adding to the film’s authenticity and scope.
A few more scenes were filmed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to expand the geographical boundaries of the film and to lay its story in the socio-political setting of present-day India.
Expectations and Impact Looking Ahead
Scheduled for release on May 1, 2025 is RAID 2, a film that has the potential to really make a splash at the box office. It’s the movie’s perfect storm of star power, thrilling narrative, and musical breakthrough that’s made it the film to beat this awards season. The reports of advance booking and early trade predictions suggest that the film will be one of the top grossing films of the year, confirming Ajay Devgn’s star power and the Raid franchise as a dominant force in the crime thriller space.
Apart from being a commercial success, Raid 2 takes the ongoing discourse on corruption, accountability and the resolute strictness of cops to another level. By depicting actual income tax operations and the struggles of good men to do the right thing, the film connects with a popular audience which demands both style and content.
Conclusion
Raid 2 is not just a sequel — it’s an event that unites Bollywood’s finest, with a kick-ass soundtrack and a story that is both a metaphor and a commentary on contemporary India. With stars like Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, and Tamannaah Bhatia helming the cast and music maestros, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez adding to the bill, the film is certain to entertain theatre-goers and soon, OTT audiences across the globe.
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