Raid 2 To Clash With HIT: The Third Case & Retro BUT Producer Bhushan Kumar Is Not Worried, Know Why
The much-awaited sequel to the 2018 hit ‘Raid’ is all set to release in theatres, diving deeper into themes of corruption, power, and intense drama. Ajay Devgn reprises his role as fearless Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik, this time locking horns with a formidable new adversary—Dadabhai, portrayed by Riteish Deshmukh.
Despite stiff competition from upcoming releases like ‘HIT: The Third Case’ and Suriya’s ‘Retro’, ‘Raid 2’ has already begun its advance bookings ahead of its May 1 release. The anticipation around the film is high, particularly in the Hindi-speaking belt.
Bhushan Kumar Confident About 'Raid 2' Box Office Success
In an interview with News18, producer Bhushan Kumar, chairman and managing director of T-Series, expressed strong confidence in ‘Raid 2’, brushing aside concerns about competing releases. “Barring the A++ films like franchise ones such as Pushpa, there’s no real parameter to judge the success of dubbed films in the northern belt. The market for these dubbed films is very limited,” he explained.
He further added, “I don’t think these films will pose any competition for us. Raid 2 is getting about 4,000 screens across the country. We’re receiving the best showcasing. So, I don’t think we’re facing any threat.”
Kumar Mangat Pathak: “There’s Room for All Films”
Co-producer Kumar Mangat Pathak echoed similar sentiments, noting that the box office has enough space for multiple films to coexist. “All the films are targeting multiplex audiences, but humaare film ke shows ki kami nahi hai (our film doesn’t lack shows). The screening slots for all films will be divided properly,” he said.
A Call for Diverse Storytelling in Bollywood
With Bollywood facing ongoing challenges at the box office, Bhushan Kumar emphasized the need for genre diversification and strong storytelling. “Studios and production houses need to encourage a wider range of genres. That’s the only way to ensure long-term survival of the industry. Only a few successful films won’t be enough. Audiences today are discerning—they will only support good content. Even a film with a major star won’t work if the story fails to resonate,” he stated.
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