Set seven years after the events of the first film, it follows the return of IRS officer Amay Patnaik, who is attempting to take down a seemingly benevolent politician.
Acting
Riteish Deshmukh's politician smile hides pure venom.
Writing
The raid itself: bureaucratic chess played at gunpoint.

Director
Raj Kumar Gupta
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original Raid (2018) was based on a real 1981 Income Tax raid in Kanpur, still India's longest. This sequel invents its own mythology.
Riteish Deshmukh cast against type after years of comedy—his Dada Bhai weaponizes the 'friendly politician' archetype that Indian audiences instinctively trust.