Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh’s much-awaited film Raid 2 is finally hitting the big screens tomorrow. The crime thriller, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, also stars Vaani Kapoor and serves as a sequel to the 2018 hit Raid, which crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the box office.
Sequel Advantage and May Day Holiday Boost
Sequels have been doing great business in Indian cinema lately, and Raid 2 is expected to benefit from the same trend. With popular sequels like Stree 2 and Pushpa 2 already generating huge buzz, Raid 2 arrives with solid expectations. The timing is perfect too — the May Day public holiday is expected to give the film a significant boost in footfalls.
Box Office Clash: Tough Competition Ahead
While excitement is high, Raid 2 faces stiff competition at the box office. It is clashing with multiple releases including Ground Zero, Kesari Chapter 2, Jaat, Andaz Apna Apna, and the horror film The Bhootnii. With so many films sharing screens, the fight for audience attention will be intense.
Day 1 Collection Prediction for Raid 2
As per early estimates by Koimoi, Raid 2 is likely to open in the range of ₹14-16 crores on Day 1. Advance bookings have been decent, and strong word-of-mouth could push the film even higher. This means the film has a strong shot at entering the Top 5 Bollywood Openers of 2025.
Can Raid 2 Beat Sky Force?
While Raid 2 is expected to easily outperform films like Jaat and Kesari Chapter 2, the real challenge lies in surpassing Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, which earned ₹15.30 crores on its opening day. If Raid 2 crosses this mark, it will secure a spot in the Top 3 Bollywood Openers of 2025.
Top 10 Bollywood Opening Day Collections of 2025 (So Far)
- Chhaava – ₹33.10 crores
- Sikandar – ₹30.06 crores
- Sky Force – ₹15.30 crores
- Jaat – ₹9.62 crores
- Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹7.84 crores
- Deva – ₹5.78 crores
- Sanam Teri Kasam (Re-release) – ₹4.50 crores
- The Diplomat – ₹4.03 crores
- Badass Ravi Kumar – ₹3.52 crores
- Emergency – ₹3.11 crores
With the current buzz, an entry into the top 5 is almost certain for Raid 2. But will it dethrone Sky Force to grab the third spot? All eyes are on tomorrow’s collections.
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