Cast: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Amit Sial
Director: Raj Kumar Gupta

The much-awaited film “Raid 2” has finally hit the theatres. Following the success of the first installment, expectations were sky-high. While the film does manage to entertain in parts, it also comes with its fair share of slow moments and missed opportunities.

Plot Summary

The story once again follows Amay Patnaik, a brave and honest income tax officer known for his fearless raids. This time, he sets his sights on a powerful and manipulative minister named Dada Bhai, who is worshipped like a god by the local villagers.

As Amay arrives to expose the dark secrets of Dada Bhai, he faces a tough challenge. The villagers turn against him, misled by the minister’s tricks. The rest of the movie focuses on how Amay plans to reveal the truth to the people who blindly trust their corrupt leader.

Storyline & Screenplay

The first half of the film feels predictable and slow. Most of it is spent building up the storyline, which doesn’t add much tension. The dialogues in this part also lack punch.

However, things improve in the second half, where new characters are introduced, adding a layer of interest and pace to the narrative. The conflict between Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh could have been more intense, especially considering the strong potential of their characters.

Riteish’s character makes a bold move early on by getting Ajay’s character suspended. After that, most of their conflict happens over phone calls, which feels underwhelming for such a high-stakes plot.

Performances

Ajay Devgn delivers a solid performance, but he doesn’t bring anything new to the table. In fact, in some scenes, his energy seems noticeably low.
Vaani Kapoor plays the role of Ajay’s wife. She tries her best, but her limited screen time doesn’t allow her to make a strong impact.
Riteish Deshmukh steals the show. He fits perfectly in the role of the antagonist and outshines Ajay in several scenes.
Amit Sial is a surprise package. His performance is lively and instantly brings a smile to the audience.
Yashpal Sharma makes the most of his short appearance, adding strength to the story.
Saurabh Shukla and Supriya Pathak add flavor with their unique styles and emotional depth.

Final Verdict

If you enjoyed the first Raid, then you will likely find Raid 2 engaging, especially in the second half. If you’re a fan of Riteish Deshmukh in negative roles, this film will be a treat. The movie also provides an exciting look at how income tax officers take on powerful criminals.

While not perfect, Raid 2 is a decent watch with a few strong performances and a socially relevant storyline.