Raid 2 trailer public review: Ajay Devgn’s presence is unmatched, say fans, laud Riteish Deshmukh's acting

The trailer for 'Raid 2' has fans buzzing with excitement, praising Ajay Devgn's return as IRS officer Amay Patnaik. Viewers are also impressed by Riteish Deshmukh's captivating performance as the villain, promising a thrilling sequel that raises the stakes from its predecessor.

Written By Arshdeep Kaur
Updated8 Apr 2025, 03:00 PM IST
Raid 2 brings back Ajay Devgn in his iconic role as the determined IRS officer Amay Patnaik.
Raid 2 brings back Ajay Devgn in his iconic role as the determined IRS officer Amay Patnaik.(X)

Raid 2 trailer reviews: The trailer for the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 film Raid was launched on Tuesday, and fans love it. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 will hit theatres on 1 May 2025.

Raid 2 brings back Ajay Devgn in his iconic role as the determined IRS officer Amay Patnaik and promises an even more thrilling and high-stakes story than its predecessor.

Netizens have already deemed the movie a superhit and praised Ajay Devgn for his “unmatched, commanding presence” in the film. Social media users were also amazed to see Riteish Deshmukh in a villain's role and said his acting is so good that it gives “PURE GOOSEBUMPS.”

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Here's how netizens reacted to Raid 2's trailer:

A viewer said if Raid 2's trailer were to be described in a single word, it would be: GOOSEBUMPS! “Powerful Dialogues, Intense Visuals, and Ajay Devgn in top form. This one's going to be a banger!” the viewer added.

“Raid was lit af! Ajay Devgn's acting was on point, and the action scenes were next level.” a viewer said.

“Ajay ka intense look = chills all over,” added another viewer.

A viewer said: “Ajay Devgn’s commanding presence in Raid 2 is unmatched. He’s the storm before the justice!”

“This Looks Great. FaceOff Between Ajay Devgan and Ritesh Deshmukh is going to be absolutely crazy,” said a Raid fan.

“Riteish Deshmukh as Villain..... PURE GOOSEBUMPS,” exclaimed a social media user.

“Riteish Deshmukh ka villainous look pura chills de raha hai,” added another.

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Watch the Raid 2 trailer here:

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In the trailer, Ajay Devgn's character returns to action, with a target much bigger and more dangerous adversary – a powerful political figure named Dadabhai, played by Riteish Deshmukh.

Known for his no-nonsense approach, Patnaik has already conducted 74 raids and has been transferred 74 times, going by his unyielding commitment to fighting corruption.

The teaser opens with a dramatic narration by Saurabh Shukla, reprising his role as the antagonist from the first film, who wonders whose life Patnaik is making miserable now.

The audience is then introduced to Riteish Deshmukh's character, Dadabhai, who is clearly a force to be reckoned with.

The action-packed montage showcases intense confrontations and high-stakes drama, leading to a thrilling face-off between Ajay Devgn's Patnaik and Riteish's Dadabhai.

The film also stars Vaani Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Supriya Pathak, Amit Sial, and others, and is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishan Kumar, under the banner of Gulshan Kumar's T-Series and Panorama Studios.

(With ANI inputs)

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