Post-Production Begins—Get the Latest Details!
Ajay Devgn, along with Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, has wrapped up shooting for the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit film Raid. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the movie has now moved into the post-production phase.
Filming Completion for Raid 2
According to Mid-Day, the principal photography for Raid 2 was completed on May 10. The production spanned several locations, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. The initial phase of shooting began in Mumbai with Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh over a week-long schedule.
After Mumbai, the team traveled to Lucknow for a month, filming at notable locations such as Isabella Thoburn College and La Martiniere College. The final leg of the shoot took place in Rajasthan, capturing scenes in the sand dunes of Khimsar, the historic Mehrangarh Fort, and various locales in Jodhpur. The use of real locations aimed to add a layer of authenticity to the film’s narrative.
Post-Production and Plot Details
With filming wrapped, Raid 2 is now in post-production. Ajay Devgn reprises his role as the committed income tax officer Amay Patnaik. The plot of the sequel is inspired by a true story from Uttar Pradesh, focusing on a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion amounting to over ₹100 crore.
Producers Kumar Mangat, Abhishek Pathak, and Bhushan Kumar are aiming for a release later this year.
First Look and Release Information
The first-look poster for Raid 2 was recently unveiled on social media, showcasing Ajay Devgn’s character, IRS officer Amay Patnaik, with the tagline, “Amay Patnaik is back.” This hints at the return of the determined officer who takes on corruption with unwavering resolve.
Raid 2, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Krishan Kumar under the banners of T-Series and Panorama Studios, is scheduled for release on November 15, 2024.
The Original Raid (2018)
The original Raid, released in 2018, was written by Ritesh Shah and directed by Raj Kumar Gupta. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Saurabh Shukla, and Ileana D’Cruz. It portrayed IRS officer Amay Patnaik’s daring raid on a corrupt politician, based on true events from the 1980s involving Congress politician Sardar Inder Singh. The movie was noted for depicting the longest raid in Indian history and was both a critical and commercial success, paving the way for the sequel.
Ajay Devgn’s Upcoming Projects
Besides Raid 2, Ajay Devgn is working on Rohit Shetty’s action film Singham Again, where he returns as Bajirao Singham. This film is part of Shetty’s cop universe and includes stars like Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, and Deepika Padukone. Devgn also has other projects in the pipeline, including De De Pyaar De 2, Son of Sardar 2, and Dhamaal 2.
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