scorecardresearch

Raid 2

Raid 2
KOMOI RATING
4.5/5
User Rating
4/5
About
Review

Raid 2 Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Amit Sial

Director: Raj Kumar Gupta

Raid 2 Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: Script, dialogues, direction, technical values, and above all, performances.

What’s Bad: Huh?

Loo Break: No way!

Watch or Not?: One of the few must-watch movies this year!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 139 Minutes

User Rating:

Raid 2 continues with the exploits of Indian Revenue Service Officer Amey Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) from Raid. He is now into his 75th transfer (!) for using uncompromising methods and measures to trap and punish income-tax defaulters. However, this time, there are two fresh angles: one, that in his new raid, he actually spoils his immaculate reputation and asks the defaulter (Govind Namdeo) for a two-crore bribe, and two, this time, his wife, Malini (Vaani Kapoor) also has a significant role in exposing the new villain.

The new villain is the people’s hero and almost demi-god, Manohar Sarang, a.k.a. Dada Bhai (Riteish Deshmukh), who has come up the hard way from being a mere cobbler. Dada Bhai has started a “Foundation” named after his father for seemingly all-encompassing social and charitable work and considers his mother, Amma (Supriya Pathak Kapur), his actual goddess over the Almighty.

Obviously, in a story like this, there are wheels within wheels, but over here, they become almost cartwheels, as the twists follow in rapid succession. This true sequel’s tanginess is exalted manifold by the original film’s master-villain, Tauji (Saurabh Shukla), still in jail and relentlessly keeping a watch on Amey’s activities with reluctant admiration and sympathetic whimsical humour! Quite simply, this is the best comic performance of the year, so far!

Layer by layer, Amey unravels Dada Bhai’s murkier side and humongous black money, and gets help from expected as well as unexpected sources. And as said before, his devoted wife is steadfastly with him, all the way.

Raid 2 Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Raid 2 Movie Review: Script Analysis

The multifaceted Ritesh Shah had written the original Raid, based on the exploits of three real-life income-tax officers coalesced into one character—Amey Patnaik—and a dramatized real case. This time, he is joined by director Raj Kumar Gupta, Jaideep Yadav, Karan Vyas, and Akshat Tiwari in a banger of a script that seems, in the way things pan out, completely fictional—and delectably so.

The one-liners are superb (“Maine kab kahaa ke main paandav hoon? Main to poori Mahabarat hoon!” says Amey), and there are several moments that are edge-of-the-seat in this riveting drama of an intrepid revenue officer. The way Amey is introduced by Dada Bhai to his mother, and the one-liners by Lallan Sudheer (Amit Sial), Amey’s successor, who is “open” to financial negotiations with Dada Bhai, are all outstandingly conceived and written sequences.

A crackerjack finale helps complete the cherry on this gigantic and gripping confection of entertainment.

Raid 2 Movie Review: Star Performance

Ajay Devgn, completely in the zor ka dhakka dheere se lage mode, towers as Amey Naik, his eyes always speaking volumes. This redoubtable, multiple award-winning actor fabulously delivers his sardonic smiles and steely determination.

Vaani Kapoor is excellent in the downplayed role of Malini. Riteish Deshmukh is fabulous as the cold yet dedicated-to-his-mother Dada Bhai. Stealing the show in superbly written characters are Amit Sial as Lallan and Saurabh Shukla as Tauji. Supriya Pathak Kapur is brilliant as Amma, a role that could have come across as a merely melodramatic mother character kind. She gives it a fresh and wholesome feel.

Shruti Pandey as Geeta, Amey’s aide, and the other loyal officer (the actor’s name is not known) are very effective, too. Old timers Brijendra Kala and Mukesh Tiwari do dependably well, and so does Rajat Kapur as Amey’s boss.

Raid 2 Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Raid 2 OTT Release Update: When & Where To Watch Ajay Devgn & Riteish Deshmukh’s Crime Thriller?

Raid 2 OTT Release Date Update: When & Where To Stream Ajay Devgn &...

After a solid theatrical run, Raid 2 is heading online! Here’s what’s known about the streaming details.
Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 49

Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 49: Ajay Devgn’s Film Enjoys 49% Profits But...

Ajay Devgn led Raid 2 is a success at the Indian box office but will miss out the hit verdict. Check out total collections in 49 days!
Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 13

Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 13: Less Than 21 Crores Away From Becoming...

Housefull 5 will likely become Akshay Kumar's top-grosser at the Indian box office in the post-COVID era. Read on!
Housefull 5 Worldwide Box Office Day 10: Surpasses Ajay Devgn's Raid 2

Housefull 5 Worldwide Box Office Day 10: Topples Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 To Be...

Housefull 5 has concluded its second weekend by crossing the 240 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Read on!
Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 4

Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 4: 2nd Fastest Bollywood Film Of 2025 To...

Akshay Kumar led Housefull 5 has passed the Monday test with flying colors. Check out day 4 box office collection!

Raid 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 39: Needs Less Than A Crore To Surpass...

Ajay Devgn-led Raid 2 recently concluded its 6th weekend at the worldwide box office. Here's how much it earned!
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhianyan Trailer Out!

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Trailer Review: Vikrant Massey, Katilana Ho Tum Yaar & Shanaya Kapoor,...

Vikrant Massey & Shanaya Kapoor led Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan trailer is out and it may be the next big surprise in Bollywood. Read our review!
Kaalidhar Laapata Music Review: Abhishek Bachchan's Film Is Treating My Insomnia

Kaalidhar Laapata Music Review: Abhishek Bachchan’s Film Is Treating My Insomnia As Amit Trivedi...

Kaalidhar Laapata music album is just the perfect dose of sanity you need in this ever struggling life - here's our review.
2025’s Best Hindi Movies Ranked By IMDb

Top 10 Highly-Rated Bollywood Movies Of 2025’s First Half — And Where To Watch...

From emotional dramas to action-packed thrillers, here are the top ten 2025’s best Bollywood films so far. Shortlisted by us and ranked according to their IMDb ratings.
Maalik Trailer Review

Maalik Trailer Review: It’s Giving Animal + Pushpa But Rajkummar Rao Is 2X The...

Rajkummar Rao led Maalik trailer has been released and we're all in for the power-packed action and entertainment! Read on.
R Madhavan Love Story

When R Madhavan Fell For His Student: A Real-Life Love Story Straight Out Of...

Before becoming a star, R Madhavan found love in a classroom with his student Sarita. Their heartfelt journey from teacher to life partners is pure magic.
Tanvi The Great Trailer Review: Anupam Kher Brings A 'Sitaara Story' Shining Bright With Only 180 Second Glimpse

Tanvi The Great Trailer Review: Anupam Kher Brings A ‘Sitaara Story’ Shining So Bright...

Anupam Kher's directorial Tanvi: The Great looks so promising that I am manifesting it works well - trailer review.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here