Rajkumar Gupta on the set of Raid

Raj Kumar Gupta is a relieved man. His latest offering, Raid, has turned out to be the second biggest weekend opener after Padmaavat this year. The film's first week collection totalled R63.05 crore and it is still running strong. "For us, it was important to make a good film. Getting an overwhelming response is humbling, heartening and energising," says the director. "Numbers do matter, it is a business after all. The producer is putting in money, while the unit puts in their heart and soul into the project. To make more films, one needs money. When a producer reaps profits, it is good for the industry."