This 2018 crime-drama is again trending on OTT, has crossed double its budget, sequel has made 200 crores.., this film is.., its lead actors are...
In the ever-changing world of cinema, there is an array of content to consume. Every new week, there is a new show that would intrigue the audience, trend for sometime and then soon vanish like thin air. But every once in a while, there are some old classics that would make a powerful comeback. Oe such tale is of a 7-year-old film that is currently in trend again.
The film we are talking about is none other than Ajay Devgn's crime drama, Raid. Released in 2018, this movie is again making waves and has become trending in the top 10 list on Disney+ Hotstar. With Ajay Devgan in the lead, the movie features other impeccable stars like Ileana D'Cruz, Saurabh Shukla, Amit Sial, Sheeba Chaddha, Praveen Singh Sisodia, and Devas Dixit.
Based on true events, the film's plot revolves around the most high-profile Income Tax raids in India's history. Shot in Lucknow, the story is based on Amay Patnaik, who is a fearless income tax officer played by Ajay Devgn. In the film, he will be seen fighting against corruption and bringing down a powerful politician,n Raghuveer Singh, played by the ever-versatile Saurabh Shukla,
This Raj Kumar Gupta film was made on a budget of Rs. 40 crores and till now has earned over Rs. 103 crores at the Indian box office. almost double it cost. It has also received global appreciation, accounting for a collection crossing Rs. 154 crores. . It holds a solid 7.4/10 rating on IMDb.
Currently, Raid is trending at number 6 on Disney+ Hotstar. Interestingly, the buzz around Raid has also been reignited due to the recent release of Raid 2, which has already grossed over Rs 200 crore globally.
In an industry where trends fade fast, Raid proves that while a good film can go away from the trend, it will never go away from the minds of people.
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