Ajay Devgn Raids Again – But This Time, from Your Couch
June 26, 2025. Mark the date. Corporate warriors have barely survived the week, and Netflix just dropped a bombshell that requires zero leave approvals: Raid 2 is now streaming. Ajay Devgn is back with his signature frown, fewer dialogue, and more moral fury — and if you thought income tax raids were boring, prepare to be silently blown away.
Previously, on Raid (2018): A Quick Recap Before the Raid 2 Blitz
The original Raid was a sleeper hit that turned government audits into a full-blown action genre. Devgn played Amay Patnaik, the upright IRS officer who carried out India’s longest-running tax raid on a corrupt politician. It was tense, slow-burning, and for once, didn’t involve explosions to be impactful.
Raid 2 builds on that intensity, but upgrades everything from the stakes to the villain.
The Raid 2 Plot (No Spoilers, Pinky Promise)
Raid 2 doesn’t waste time. We’re dropped into a murkier world of power, money laundering, and layered deceit. This time, Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) is not just up against a system – he is chasing ghosts from within it. Riteish Deshmukh’s entry as the antagonist is deliciously sinister. Think white-collar criminal with a black heart.
It’s not just a film. It’s therapy for everyone who’s ever dreamt of raiding the morally bankrupt.
Raid 2 OTT Release Date, Time, and Languages
- Released On: June 26, 2025
- Platform: Netflix
- Languages: Hindi (original), with Spanish and Portuguese dubs. Surprisingly, no South Indian languages — sparking some Twitter outrage and multilingual memes.
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Rating: IMDb (7/10), Rotten Tomatoes (31%)
- Binge-Readiness Score: 10/10 (especially if you’ve mentally checked out of work)
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Meet the Raid 2 Cast: When Devgn Raids, the Audience Listens
- Ajay Devgn as Amay Patnaik: The original raid boss is back. Still stoic. Still morally upright. Still treating corruption like it personally insulted his mother. If his stare were any more intense, it would have its own Aadhaar card.
- Riteish Deshmukh as the Antagonist: New face, dark shade. Riteish ditches the comedy for cold-blooded cunning — and pulls it off with surprising menace. This might just be his John Wick moment… if John Wick filed RTIs and took notes in carbon copies.
- Raj Kumar Gupta – Director: The man who made the first Raid a taut drama returns, proving once again he can turn tax enforcement into edge-of-the-seat storytelling. Expect dim lighting, pregnant pauses, and lots of silent judgment.
And the Rest of the Power-Packed Squad:
- Vaani Kapoor: Bringing grace and grit in equal measure. She plays a key role that’s more than just decorative — though yes, she still steals scenes effortlessly.
- Saurabh Shukla: When Saurabh Shukla shows up in a government-adjacent film, expect chaos, comedy, and some killer one-liners. A seasoned scene-stealer, as always.
- Rajesh Sharma: The man can deliver passive-aggressive stares that belong in the Louvre. Plays a morally ambiguous official with so much grey, even SEBI got confused.
- Amit Sial: Eternal “something shady is going on here” energy. Whether he’s a mole, a middleman, or morally conflicted — he makes bureaucracy binge-worthy.
- Prasanna: Tamil actor Prasanna makes his Hindi debut with dignity and steel. His presence hints at the pan-India ambitions of Raid 2, because corruption does not believe in regional boundaries.
- Anupam Kher (Cameo): We are not saying what he does or how long he stays. Just know that when Kher appears, the room temperature drops by 3 degrees and the dialogue weight triples.
- Supriya Pathak: The emotional ballast in an otherwise testosterone-heavy lineup. Expect stern warnings, tear-stained monologues, and moral clarity sharper than any income tax blade.
- Shivangi Verma & Ravi Khanvilkar: As key supporting characters, they keep the narrative pace ticking, bringing both tension and a dash of levity when needed.
Also Featuring:
Some surprise cameos and blink-and-miss roles that might just light up Twitter for days. No spoilers — but yes, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled in every courtroom and corridor.
What is New in Raid 2? (Besides More Rage and Fewer Words)
- Tighter pacing and stronger visuals
- Grimmer tone, slicker soundtrack
- Fewer monologues, more microexpressions
- One interrogation scene that’ll live rent-free in your head
Fans are loving it. Early Twitter reactions have declared it “The Singham of Taxation” — and who are we to argue?
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Ajay Devgn’s Performance: The Return of Righteous Rage
You don’t watch Ajay Devgn for witty one-liners. You watch him for that look — the one that tells you your accounts have been flagged, audited, and buried.
In Raid 2, he doubles down on that. There’s a scene where he says nothing for a full minute — and still manages to deliver more threat than most villains with a monologue.
Will There Be a Raid 3? (Asking for a Nation)
No official confirmation yet, but the film ends with a faint wink. The kind that says, “I might be back, and it won’t be for a friendly inquiry.”
X (Formerly Twitter) is already flooded with fan-made posters and dream castings. Our prediction? If this one trends for more than 72 hours, Raid 3 is all but greenlit.
Is Raid 2 Worth Watching or Should You Skip It?
- If you liked Raid, you will love this.
- If you like watching the corrupt get cornered in air-conditioned bungalows – double yes.
- If you are into over-the-top action and punchlines – this one is more grounded, but still hits hard.
Just make sure to finish that spreadsheet before hitting play. Or don’t. We won’t tell.
Raid 2 – FAQs People Are Actually Asking (Because Google Never Sleeps)
Q. Who is Geeta in Raid 2?
A. Geeta Devi, portrayed by Shruti Pandey, is an important supporting character in Raid 2. Her role is described as pivotal, adding emotional depth to the IRS officer’s personal life.
Q. Who is the villain in Raid 2?
A. Riteish Deshmukh plays the antagonist, delivering a surprisingly dark performance. No comedy here, he is suave, sinister, and makes white-collar crime look terrifyingly legal.
Q. Is Raid 2 connected to Raid 1?
A. Yes. Raid 2 is a direct sequel to Raid (2018), continuing Amay Patnaik’s journey as the honest IRS officer who raids not just bungalows, but egos.
Q. Who is the real Dada Bhai in Raid 2?
A. “Dada Bhai” is a fictionalized character meant to represent a powerful political-criminal nexus. He’s not one real person — but rather a composite of the kind of people the news channels hint at and then mysteriously go silent about.
Q. Is Raid 3 happening?
A. Not confirmed yet. But Raid 2 ends with a classic Ajay Devgn side-glance that practically screams, “I’m not done yet.” And given the hype, we’d say Raid 3 is one trending hashtag away from happening.
Q. How much did Ajay Devgn charge for Raid 2?
A. Exact figures haven’t been disclosed, but sources suggest he bagged a fee of ₹25–30 crore. That’s roughly one bungalow per minute of screen time — give or take a gold brick.
Q. Is Raid 2 based on a true story and a real character?
A. Loosely, yes. While Raid 1 was inspired by a real 1980s tax raid, Raid 2 takes creative liberty — blending fact with fiction, files with flair. Amay Patnaik is inspired by multiple real-life IRS officers who’ve conducted high-profile raids. He’s not based on one individual, but if you’ve ever seen a bureaucrat with a steel spine, he is probably in there somewhere.
Q. Is Mad Dog or Rama in Raid 2? Are they alive?
A. Hold up. That’s The Raid — the Indonesian action masterpiece. Not related. Different country, different movie, same name. Happens to the best of us.
Final Word
Raid 2 does not just entertain, it taps into our collective obsession with justice, revenge, and Ajay Devgn’s ability to make stillness look dangerous.
No explosions. No dance numbers. Just good old-fashioned integrity served with side-eye.
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Disclaimer: This is not a paid review, nor do we receive any commission from Netflix (sadly). All opinions are purely observational and often tinged with sarcasm. Viewer discretion is advised if you are allergic to bureaucracy or righteousness.