Counting Down Raj Kumar Gupta’s Films Before the Thrilling Arrival of ‘Raid 2’

Raid 2 hits theaters soon! Until then, let’s reflect on Raj Kumar Gupta’s cinematic legacy—full of standout hits and misses

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Aamir (2008) – IMDb: 7.6

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Raid (2018) – IMDb: 7.4

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No One Killed Jessica (2011) – IMDb: 7.2

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Ghanchakkar (2013) IMDb: 5.9

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India’s Most Wanted (2019) IMDb: 4.7

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And Now, ‘Raid 2’ Awaits!

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