Raid 2 review: Ajay Devgn shines and Riteish Deshmukh tries in not-so-powerful sequel

Like Raid, the story of Raid 2 also revolves around the honest IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn). This time, he is accused of accepting a bribe and is subsequently transferred to Bhoj. There, Amay discovers that Dada Bhai (Riteish Deshmukh), a local politician, is highly popular among the public and runs a charitable foundation.

Amay suspects something is amiss and conducts raids on Dada Bhai’s house and offices. The first half of the film is quite engaging, filled with constant twists that keep you glued to your seat. Ajay Devgn’s performance and Riteish Deshmukh’s portrayal of the villain are both impressive. When Amay and Dada Bhai finally come face to face, you truly feel that the real drama is about to begin.

However, the second half of the film lacks suspense. It feels like Amay Patnaik defeats Dada Bhai too easily, and the raid goes smoothly without much tension. The return of Tauji (Saurabh Shukla) from Raid also feels confusing, and his connection with Dada Bhai isn’t clearly explained.