Raid 2

Ajay Devgn Shines in a Bold and Victorious Return with Raid 2

Review of Raid 2 (2025) is a gritty sequel increasing the stakes.
Leader: Raj Kumar Gupta
Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Jatin Goswami stars.
Genre: Drama | Thriller | Action
Day of Release: April 25, 2025

Raid (2018) was a welcome mix of real-life inspired tax drama and Ajay Devgn’s subdued intensity when it reached the theatres. Seven years later, “Raid 2” picks up the baton with more aggressive edge, greater corruption, and higher stakes. Does it, however, provide the kick audiences were expecting for?

Plot Summary:

Set in the politically charged corridors of Delhi and Bhopal, Raid 2 centres on IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn), now a senior and much-respected official in the Income Tax Department. Tasked with revealing a strong and merciless real estate magnate-politician hybrid (played shockingly by Rajat Kapoor), the film explores the dark side of political-criminal connection, shell corporations, and offshore accounts.

The movie opens fast with a planned attack on a farmhouse uncovering more than simply unrecorded money—it reveals a paper trail leading to a business founded on intimidation, manipulation, and treachery. Amay has to weigh personal safety, departmental politics, and his own relentless moral compass against the CBI and politicians breathing down his neck.

 

Performance Assessment

Ajay Devgn gives exactly what is expected—a stern, calm, yet steely-eyed cop who commands authority with his silence as much as his words. He is in familiar ground. Though not much different from his previous performance, his screen presence is still quite good.

Vaani Kapoor presents his wife with warmth and extra complexity this time, providing more than just moral support; her character has agency and even involves some calculated moves.

One outstanding opponent is Rajat Kapoor. Far more complex than the usual loud-mouthed Bollywood baddie, his cool head contrasts with ferocious ambition makes him a fascinating villain.

Playing a young, ethically dubious cop, Jatin Goswami gives the narrative an internal struggle between ambition and ethics, therefore reflecting the struggle of the next generation.

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Direction and Scenery
Raj Kumar Gupta deftly stays out of the temptation of just copying the formula of the first movie. Rather, he explores issues including the psychological toll of public service, the use of power, and the function of media, so deepening the story. Though it often slows down in pace throughout the second act, the script is tight. Still, the last forty minutes are edge-of- the-seat riveting.ssdfs fsdgsd sdgsdgs dgsd gsd gsd g sdg sd g sdg sdg sd gsd g sg s g sdg

Dialogues are cutting, sometimes philosophical without being sermonistic. There is little melodrama and a true tension maintained.

Music & Cinematography
Tight framing and low lighting in the cinematography—especially in the raid scenes—help to create intensity and claustrophobia. Amit Trivedi’s subdued background score gently raises suspense without overpowering the story. There are few songs; one emotive track jumps out and is expertly placed without deviating from the rhythm of the picture.

What Works Gritty, in a genuine tone

Excellent efforts

Political undertones with time

intelligent, lively writing

What Would Possibly be Better?
Little pace problems in the middle

could have looked at Amay’s character arc more thoroughly.

A few of the small players feel underdeveloped.

Opinion
The clever, sophisticated thriller ” Raid 2″ honours the intellectual level of its viewers. a keeps the grounded realism of its predecessor while broadening the canvas to give a more bolder vibe. It’s a worthy sequel that doesn’t merely capitalise on the name but rather develops meaningfully on great performances and a clever script.

Raid 2

Rating: 4/5, ■★★ ■