Stree 2, featuring an ensemble cast including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi, is making a huge impact at the box office with a remarkable opening. On its first day, the film earned an impressive ₹60.3 crore net in India, with a gross collection of approximately ₹76.5 crore. On the second day, Stree 2 added another ₹30 crore to its net total, pushing the cumulative net collection to ₹90.3 crore. This strong performance has driven the film’s gross earnings past the ₹100 crore milestone—a notable achievement for a film in this genre.
Stree 2’s success is particularly significant given the fierce competition it faced on its opening day from Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu’s Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham’s Vedaa. Despite this, Stree 2 held its ground, thanks to high anticipation and positive word of mouth. On Friday, August 16, 2024, the film recorded a solid 45.31% occupancy rate in Hindi-speaking regions.
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 brings back Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in their roles from the original. The sequel continues the spooky saga in the town of Chanderi, now terrorized by a new entity, Sarkata. Once again, the townspeople turn to Stree for help. The film also features surprise cameos, including Varun Dhawan as Bhediya, who shares a special song with Shraddha Kapoor.
Advance bookings for Stree 2 were phenomenal, with 3,92,000 tickets sold on day one at national multiplexes, surpassing some of Bollywood’s biggest releases. With an impressive 75.09% occupancy rate on its opening day, the film’s success highlights the enduring popularity of horror-comedies.
Beyond its box office success, Stree 2 has also received critical acclaim. News18 Showsha awarded the film a 3.5/5 rating, praising the performances of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. While Shraddha’s action-packed scenes stood out, her character’s limited screen time left some fans wanting more. Rajkummar Rao, on the other hand, was lauded for his versatility and memorable performance, further cementing his reputation as one of Bollywood’s most dependable actors.
Source: www.news18.com