Ajay Devgn has made a strong comeback at the box office! While his last film Singham Again didn’t meet expectations, he seems to have bounced back in style with Raid 2. The movie is off to a great start and is winning hearts across the country. Early reports suggest that Raid 2 has taken the third-biggest opening in Bollywood for 2025.
Raid 2 Surpasses Expectations on Day 1
Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 had a lot of buzz even before its release. While trade experts predicted that the film would collect around ₹15 crores on its first day, the final numbers are even better. Advance bookings were already promising, but what really boosted the numbers was the strong response from walk-in audiences. Once the positive reviews started coming in, the spot bookings shot up, giving the film a big push.
According to early trends, Raid 2 has earned between ₹19-21 crores on its opening day at the Indian box office. This is a great result, especially considering that the film faced tough competition from other releases like Kesari Chapter 2, Jaat, Ground Zero, and Andaz Apna Apna. Despite not getting the widest screen count, Raid 2 still managed to become the top choice for moviegoers.
Opening Weekend Looks Promising
The strong Day 1 performance has set the tone for a blockbuster weekend. If this momentum continues, Raid 2 could break more records in the coming days. With word-of-mouth being largely positive, trade analysts are expecting big numbers on Saturday and Sunday as well.
How Raid 2 Stands Among 2025 Bollywood Openers
Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 has outperformed several big films released in 2025. It has taken a better opening than movies like Sky Force, Jaat, and even Kesari Chapter 2. However, it couldn’t beat the top two openers of the year so far — Chhaava (₹33.10 crores) and Sikandar (₹30.06 crores). Still, taking the third spot is a major achievement.
Ajay Devgn’s Highest Day 1 Grossers: Where Does Raid 2 Rank?
With Raid 2, Ajay Devgn has added another strong performer to his filmography. The movie has already beaten the opening day numbers of his recent releases like Shaitaan, Maidaan, and Auron Mein Dum Kahan Tha. While it was unlikely to match the grand opening of Singham Again, it has still outdone the first-day earnings of Drishyam 2 (₹15.38 crores).
Here are Ajay Devgn’s top 5 highest Day 1 grossers:
- Singham Again – ₹43.70 crores
- Golmaal Again – ₹30.14 crores
- Singham Returns – ₹32 crores
- Raid 2 – ₹19-21 crores (estimated)
- Total Dhamaal – ₹16.50 crores
Final Thoughts
Ajay Devgn has once again proven that he’s one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars. With Raid 2 starting strong and showing no signs of slowing down, fans can expect an exciting box office run in the days ahead. The film has not only revived the Raid franchise but also brought Ajay back into the spotlight with a bang.
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