Raj Kumar Gupta's directorial crime thriller film Raid completed 7 years. Featuring Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz, Saurabh Shukla, and Saanand Verma in the lead roles, the film hit theaters on 16 March 2018.
The film was produced by Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Bhushan Kumar, Gaurav Nanda, and Krishan Kumar Dua under the banners of Panorama Studios and T-Series.
The film, penned by Ritesh Shah, had its Indian distribution handled by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, while Eros International managed its international release. Based on true events, the film depicts the historic income-tax raid on Sardar Inder Singh in the 1980s, known for being India's longest-running raid.
Raid marked the 4th directorial venture of Raj Kumar Gupta after Aamir, No One Killed Jessica, and Ghanchakkar. The film marked director Raj Kumar Gupta’s maiden collaboration with Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz, and Saurabh Shukla.
Made on a budget of around ₹40 crore, Raid emerged as a commercial success, grossing over ₹150 crore at the box office. Amit Trivedi composed the music for this film marking his 4th collaboration with director Raj Kumar Gupta after Aamir, No One Killed Jessica, Ghanchakkar
Alphonse Roy handled the Cinematography of this film marking his 2nd collaboration with director Raj Kumar Gupta after Aamir in 2008. Bodhaditya Banerjee edited this film marking his maiden collaboration with director Raj Kumar Gupta.
The film marked the 2nd collaboration between Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz after Baadshaho. The Telugu remake of the film, Mr. Bachchan (2024), was directed by Harish Shankar and starred Ravi Teja in the lead role.
The sequel to this film, Raid 2, features Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Saurabh Shukla, and Vaani Kapoor in lead roles and is set for release on 1 May 2025.
Deputy Commissioner Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) leads a daring raid on MP Rameshwar Singh’s (Saurabh Shukla) mansion, uncovering hidden black money despite political pressure and violent opposition. But as Rameshwar is arrested, he is left wondering—who betrayed him from within his own family?
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