Early social media reactions hail Raid 2 are Mixed! Some say its as a gripping and well-acted political thriller; Many feel otherwise
Mumbai, May 1, 2025:
The first reviews for Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh’s political thriller Raid 2 are in. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Raid has been praised for its powerful performances, sharp dialogues, and thrilling plot that keeps audiences hooked till the final frame. While others are calling it a damp sqiib.
Returning as honest Income Tax Officer Amay Patnaik, Ajay Devgn takes on the corrupt political heavyweight Dadabhai, played by Riteish Deshmukh, whose transformation into the antagonist has become a major talking point.
TOTALLY GOOSEBUMPS! 🤯🔥
— Suraj (@MRSURAJ1782) April 26, 2025
Powerful Dialogues, Intense Visuals, and Ajay Devgn in top form. This one's going to be a banger!#Raid2 #AjayDevgn #Review #Raid2Trailer pic.twitter.com/oXDH5nkqIe
What Viewers Are Saying:
🔹 One early review on X (formerly Twitter) called Raid 2 a “masterpiece,” praising the performances of Ajay, Riteish, Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Amit Sial, Supriya Pathak, and Vaani Kapoor.
Raid 2 Review: Riteish Deshmukh delivers a strong performance, while Ajay Devgn impresses once again as an honest IRS officer. The film makes an impactful impression, supported by a solid background score.
— Bipin Singh (@bipinsinghreal) May 1, 2025
If you enjoyed Raid, you're likely to appreciate Raid 2 as well. It holds… pic.twitter.com/sXcYVfBCTl
🔹 Others called the film “very different from the first part, thrilling,” and said Riteish’s performance is ‘top class’ and perhaps even outshines Devgn in key moments.
Still others are calling it a disaster.
#OneWordReview… #Raid2: DISASTER. Rating: ⭐️. Utterly disappointing, weak plot, dull direction, cringeworthy dialogues. Ajay Devgn's performance is uninspiring. Poor execution, lackluster pacing. A complete waste of time. Avoid it! #Raid2Review #AjayDevgn pic.twitter.com/5eDcLAYgiw
— TYAGI (@yourstyagi_) May 1, 2025
#Raid2Review: 2/5⭐️⭐️ #Raid2 brutally betrays the excellence of its groundbreaking predecessor, feeling more like a lethargic remake than a sequel. The legacy of a classic masterpiece is destroyed.
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) May 1, 2025
Ajay Devgn delivers decent performance, Ritesh is superb. Saurabh Shukla seems… pic.twitter.com/PQaSOGhHT9
One Word Review #Raid2 Disaster 👎👎
— Mr. Vinay Tiwari (@Vinaytiwari05) May 1, 2025
Rating: ⭐ 1/5#AjayDevgn Acting Disappointed.#RiteishDeshmukh pic.twitter.com/sAViMcC3Fk
Film Overview:
- Director: Raj Kumar Gupta
- Produced by: Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Krishan Kumar
- Presented by: Gulshan Kumar & T-Series
- Production: Panorama Studios
- Release Date: May 1, 2025 (postponed from Nov 2024)
The makers recently released a teaser that piqued audience interest, and now with early reviews turning the tide, Raid 2 is shaping up to be one of the most engaging Hindi thrillers of 2025.
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