The sequel still featured incredible action scenes but the plot was much more complex. The Raid’s lean structure and non-stop fight scenes made it an instant cult classic.Įvans broadened the scope for The Raid 2 where returning hero Rama (Ido Uwais) goes undercover in a crime family. The team has to fight their way through a seemingly endless wave of killers, setting the scene for exhilarating – and extremely violent – fight scenes. All in all, this one’s right on the money.What should fans expect from The Raid 3 and is the long-delayed action sequel likely to happen? The original The Raid seemingly came out of nowhere in 2011, with director Gareth Evans' Indonesian thriller following an elite squads raid on a crime-infested high-rise. But Raid is a film that caters to public sentiment against black money and corruption. The music by Amit Trivedi and Tanishk Bagchi isn’t consistent either. The last 10 minutes seem a little fleeting, but that’s a minor grouse. 85-year-old Pushpa Joshi as Tauji’s mother is extremely charming.ĭirector Raj Kumar Gupta handles the film well. Ileana D’Cruz and Amit Sial chip in with good supporting performances as well. Ajay Devgn does what he does best – he keeps the intensity high and delivers his punchy dialogues with effortless ease. He brings in quirks and shades that make his character the most interesting part of the film. Saurabh Shukla’s performance as Tauji is the highlight of the film. But this politically charged film is at times a little too predictable. Their banter, their clash and their conflict makes for an engrossing watch. The hero is the voice of justice and righteousness while the villain is on a power trip.
In Raid, the battle takes place between the ideals of one man and the belief of the other. He throws him a challenge, that the IT man will not find a single rupee during the search operation. He’s the resident baahubali, a man who prides his political power and has enough confidence to mock the hero before the raid begins. Saurabh Shukla plays the chief antagonist Tauji to great effect. With great pride he assumes control of the IT department in Lucknow in the year 1981. His ideals are taller than his lanky frame and his integrity is infallible. Tracks like 'Sanu Ek Pal' and 'Nit Khair Manga' look like they've been included just to add to the film's commercial prospects.Ījay Devgn plays Amay Patnaik with characteristic intensity and resolve. The music by Amit Trivedi and Tanishk Bagchi doesn't really fit into the gritty narrative and end up as a distraction from the otherwise taut story. As the hero fights corruption with utmost honesty, and his team of officers unearth hidden assets with lively enthusiasm, the viewer feels the thrill of seeing gold biscuits and currency notes pop out from walls and other unlikely sources. This one has all the trappings of a film you’d want to root for. There are songs, there are twists and there’s an abundance of thrills.
Raid is an engrossing film, its moulded in the commercial film format. Ritesh Shah has written an intelligent script and screenplay one that has interesting characters and dialogue too. Raj Kumar Gupta has made an entertaining and impressive film with Raid. Patnaik plans an elaborate Raid on Tauji’s home and businesses.Ī good film is it’s own reward. An incorruptible IT officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) gets an anonymous tip about a political leader Tauji’s (Saurabh Shukla) illegal assets.
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