Raid 2 is an intense crime-thriller that serves as a sequel to the 2018 hit ‘Raid’. The first sequel being a major hit led to demand for a second sequel, which draws inspiration from the real-life income tax raids in India and centres on the unwavering dedication of an honest and upright Income Tax officer named Amay Patnaik.
About Raid 2
Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, starring Ajay Devgn, Ritesh Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, and Saurabh Shukla, the second instalment of ‘Raid’ revolves around IRS officer Amay Patnaik, who is known for his unwavering integrity and sharp mind and fights against financial corruption. This time goes head-to-head with Riteish Deshmukh, who portrays Manohar Dhankar, alias ‘Dada Bhai’, who is a respected politician but hides illicit wealth.
This is Amay’s 75th and most challenging raid yet. Seven years after the events of the first film, Amay sets his sights on Dada Bhai after being transferred to Bhoj, a fictional town in Rajasthan. Dada Bhai, being a respected politician in the society but is an evil and corrupt person who hides his enormous amount of black money from everyone. Patnaik senses his deception and initiates a series of raids on his properties. The film showcases the struggles of Amay to uncover Dada Bhai’s hidden assets, leading to a thrilling confrontation that tests the limits of justice and power.
This movie was theatrically released on 1 May 2025 and was a major box-office hit and one of the highest-grossing films in 2025. It takes inspiration from several real-life income tax raids and cases of white-collar crime, including a case involving a politician-businessman in Uttar Pradesh accused of tax evasion.
When and where will Raid 2 release on OTT?
After being successful on the big screen and being lauded by the audience for the storyline and the great performance of the actors, this film is now going to be released on an OTT platform about two months after its release. Made in a budget of more than 120 crores, it earned 238.33 crores worldwide and was highly loved and supported by the audience.
Raid 2 will release on Netflix on June 27, 2025, which is next week. So, mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy this crime-thriller in the comfort of your home.