Stree 2 is a sequel to the 2018 superhit film Stree
A sequel to the film Stree (2018), Stree 2 led by Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the leads has opened to an overwhelming response at the theatres. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik.
The film stars an ensemble cast of Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Abhishek Banerjee. The 2018 horror comedy film Stree had received positive reviews and had emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year. Surely, Stree 2 was a much-awaited film. But the extraordinary reception from the audience is startling.
Stree 2 was always expected to perform well at the box office. Upon its release, the film received widespread critical acclaim. The film is bursting with epic one-liners and mad comedy and horror sequences. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences who are hailing the film as the best horror comedy film ever. Not just the reviews, Stree 2 is performing like a serious hit at the box office.
Stree 2 was released on 15 Aug 2024. The film clashed with Akshay Kumar’s film Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham’s film Vedaa. It is a three-movie clash at the box office. But Stree 2 is performing like it’s a solo release.
Stree 2 earned over 55 crores on its opening day. The film has already crossed the 450-crore mark and is all set to enter the prestigious 500-crore club. Only a few films have managed to enter the big 500-crore club and those are all the action films such as Baahuali 2, Gadar 2, Jawan, and Pathaan. A comedy and horror film like Stree 2 grossing over 500 crores is a big deal for the entire film industry. Stree 2 might be the first film to enter the 600-crore club too since there is no big release in September.
Stree 2 is all set to beat Jawan and become the highest-grossing Hindi film ever. You heard that right. Shahrukh Khan’s action blockbuster Jawan has been shattered.
With Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor having no release in 2024. Bollywood had limited options in the present year. Hrithik Roshan’s January 2024 action film ‘Fighter’ was predicted to emerge as the highest grossing film of the year. But the film did decent business at the box office.
The only big films that are yet to be released in 2024 are Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 release on the same day, during Diwali 2024 and it would be tough for both of the films to perform well at the box office. If released separately, both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have the potential to enter the Bollywood 300-crore club. But as of now Stree 2 is sure a 550+ crore grosser in the Hindi language and the biggest Bollywood hit of 2024.
Stree 2 is a part of the Maddock Supernational Universe that covers horror comedy films produced by Dinesh Vijan under his production house Maddock Films. Overall, four horror comedy films have been released, Stree (2018), Bhediya (2022), Munjya (2024), and Stree 2 (2024). Munjya which was released recently is amongst the biggest hit of 2024.
With Stree 2, Maddock Supernational Universe is now amongst Bollywood’s biggest film franchises. The YRF Spy Universe is the biggest film franchise of Bollywood. But the Maddock Supernational Universe has beaten the Rohit Shetty Cop Universe to emerge as the second biggest film franchise. Not just the Rohit Shetty Cop Universe, Maddock Supernational Universe has left out the Dhoom film franchise, Dabangg film franchise, Race film franchise, Krissh film franchise, and several other film franchises to emerge as the biggest franchise besides YRF Spy Universe. The Maddock Supernational Universe has seven to eight horror comedy films in the pipeline.
The future is astonishing for Maddock Supernational Universe. They have several horror comedy films planned to release in upcoming years including Stree 3 and Bhediya 2. They also have another standalone horror comedy film planned with Akshay Kumar. (Major Spoiler), both Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar have a special appearance in Stree 2. The next film from the Maddock Supernational Universe is ‘Vijay Nagar Vampires’ which stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. The film is scheduled to be released on 14th February 2025. The film will be directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.
The horror comedy film Stree 2 will soon become the highest-grossing Hindi film ever
Though the audience has plenty of options. The other Independence Day releases are Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein which too have received positive reviews from critics and audiences.
Khel Khel Mein is a comedy-drama film and the Indian remake of the 2016 popular Italian film Perfect Strangers. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Ammy Virk, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Pragya Jaiswal, and Aditya Seal among others. The film has received positive reviews.
While the third 2024 Independence Day release is Vedaa. It is a hardcore action thriller film starring John Abraham, Sharvari, Abhishek Banerjee, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Ashish Vidyarthi. Vedaa too has received positive reviews.
Stree 2 vs Vedaa vs Khel Khel Mein. A tough choice for the audience but Stree 2 has taken the lead. The makers of Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein would be overjoyed if their respective films at least collected over 100 crores globally because it is impossible to stand against a hurricane like Stree 2 that has the best potential to gross over 700 crores globally. The only film that releases next is Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency which is scheduled to release on 6th September. But her film is carrying zero hype.
We can’t even imagine that hurricane Stree 3 will set with its release in 2027 or 2028. Yes! Stree 3 and Stree 4 are already confirmed with another standalone horror comedy film that will feature only Shraddha Kapoor in the lead.
Conclusion
Stree 2 won’t be released on digital platforms anytime soon. Watch the film in nearby theatres and enjoy it.