New Delhi, May 2 -- Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn's movie Raid 2, released on May 1, was off to a solid start at the Indian box office despite its clash with Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Raid 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 movie, "exceeded expectations" of its release-day earnings, thanks to the partial holiday due to Maharashtra Day and Labour Day.

"The trade was anticipating a little lower opening day, which still would have been a very good start, but here, the film showed what a sequel can do," said Sacnilk.

According to Sacnilk, Raid 2 earned Rs.18.25 on its opening day, May 1, with an overall occupancy of 34.36 per cent.

The movie performed best in Maharas...