Actor Riteish Deshmukh comes on board to play the antagonist role in the Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor starrer Raid 2. Taking to Instagram story, Ajay dropped a picture from the mahurat shot. In the image, Ajay, Ravi Teja and Riteish are seen sharing smiles. Sharing the picture, he wrote, "Brothers by bond, rivals by choice!Welcome @riteishd." Known for delivering exceptional performances as a negative lead, Riteish Deshmukh will face off against Ajay Devgn on the silver screen for the first time, following their collaboration in hilarious comedy films. Raid 2: Vaani Kapoor Steps Into the Shoes of Ileana D’cruz To Star Opposite Ajay Devgn; Film To Release on 15 November 2024.

The film has started shooting in Mumbai last week and will be extensively filmed in Mumbai, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Raid 2 is being directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the first installment. The sequel, which is now in production, is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively. The film is scheduled to be shot extensively in Mumbai, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Raid 2: Ajay Devgn Commences Shooting For His Upcoming Film, Thanks Ravi Teja for Gracing Mahurat Shot (View Pics).

Riteish Deshmukh Plays the Antagonist in the Ajay Devgn-Starrer

 

Raid was released in 2018 and also starred Saurabh Shukla and Ileana D'Cruz. It was based on a real-life raid conducted by the officers of the Income Tax Department in the 1980s. Ileana played Ajay's wife in the film. The film will be released theatrically on November 15. Apart from this, Riteish will also be seen in the fifth installment of his hit comedy franchise Housefull.