Raid 2 opened strong with an estimated ₹18 crore on Day 1.

The film exceeded trade expectations by over 50%.

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Ajay Devgn's star power played a key role in the big opening.

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Positive pre-release buzz boosted the film’s box office performance.

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The opening day numbers surpassed those of several recent releases.

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Urban centers and mass belts both contributed significantly.

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The film benefited from partial holiday footfalls.

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Solid word of mouth could ensure strong weekend growth.

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