Ajay Devgn has once again proved his box office prowess with the release of Raid 2, which opened to an impressive global response. On its first day itself, the crime thriller has managed to surpass the total lifetime earnings of another recent release, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, signaling a strong start for the much-anticipated sequel.
According to early estimates, Raid 2 has registered an excellent day 1 collection worldwide, reflecting high audience interest and solid pre-release buzz. The film, a follow-up to the 2018 hit Raid, brings back Devgn in the role of fearless Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik and continues to explore high-stakes investigations and corruption takedowns. The gripping storyline, coupled with Devgn’s commanding screen presence, seems to have struck a chord with viewers from both domestic and international markets.
In stark contrast, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, which released recently and featured a more intimate romantic drama narrative, had a relatively modest performance at the box office throughout its run. With Raid 2 surpassing its entire lifetime gross in just one day, the difference in audience reception between the two films is clear.
Trade analysts believe that Raid 2 is likely to maintain momentum over the weekend, especially if word-of-mouth remains positive. The film’s commercial success will also depend on how it performs across the multiplexes and mass circuits in the coming days.
With a powerful opening and a strong franchise tag, Raid 2 appears well-positioned for a successful box office run, and all eyes are now on how it fares in the crucial first weekend.
