Raid 2 Box Office Day 14: Ajay Devgn Starrer Crosses ₹175 Crore Globally Despite Dip

Quick Summary:

• Film Details: “Raid 2,” starring Ajay devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, released on May 1, 2025. It is indeed directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, with Vaani Kapoor replacing ileana D’Cruz as the female lead from the original film.
• Box Office Performance:

– Earned Rs 130.10 crore net in India and Rs 174.25 crore globally in its first 13 days.
– On day 14 (May 14), the film collected an estimated Rs 2.9 crore, crossing a global total of Rs 175 crore.

• Ranking & Comparisons:

– Currently the third-highest grossing Hindi film of the year; poised to surpass salman Khan’s “Sikandar” (rs 184 crore worldwide) to secure second position.- The highest-grossing Hindi/Indian film of the year remains Vicky Kaushal’s “Chhaava” with domestic net earnings of Rs 601 crore and a global gross total of Rs 808 crore.
– “War 2,” starring Hrithik Roshan,Jr NTR,and Kiara Advani is anticipated as another major contender for box office dominance later this year.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The success of Raid 2 reflects audience interest in gripping crime thrillers inspired by real-life events like income tax raids and investigations into white-collar crimes-topics that resonate strongly within India’s socio-economic landscape. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, known for helming socially relevant narratives (No One Killed Jessica, India’s Most Wanted), Raid continues to balance cinematic entertainment with grounded storytelling rooted in investigative themes.Its trajectory highlights Ajay Devgn’s consistent box-office appeal amidst increasing competition from high-budget action-packed films like Chhaava. However, its ability to eclipse Salman Khan’s Sikandar hints at shifting audience preferences toward strong content-driven cinema as opposed to star-led spectacles alone.

Looking ahead, while Raid’s commercial success solidifies its place among top-grossers this year so far, upcoming releases such as Hrithik Roshan’s multi-starrer blockbuster War‐2 will challenge even higher benchmarks set by Vicky Kaushal’s runaway hit.*

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