The latest release from Bollywood in Indian theaters is Raid 2, a sequel to Ajay Devgn’s earlier thriller film Raid. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 brings together two much-loved actors, Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, as the leading protagonist and antagonist, respectively. Other additions to the film’s lead cast include Vaani Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla. Raid 2 released in cinemas on May 1, 2025, with strong pre-release hype. While the film runs in theaters, let’s revisit how the on-screen duo of Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh has been received by the audience at the box office in the past. 1. Total Dhamaal Total Dhamaal was the third installment of the popular Dhamaal franchise, released in 2019. While Riteish Deshmukh was already a part of the Dhamaal film series, Ajay Devgn joined as a new addition, with both playing individual comic characters. The film was directed by Indra Kumar and became a box office hit, earning a net of Rs 150 crore. An upcoming multistarrer sequel, including both Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, is …