Stree 2 is the most awaited sequel to the hit horror-comedy movie Stree. Directed by Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films, the film stars Rajkummar and Ms. Kapoor, who are back in their roles from the first movie.
The story is set in a small town and continues with the spooky woman who scares the residents. With a budget of about ₹40 crore, the film aims to provide a fun mix of scares and laughs, keeping the same style of horror and comedy that made the original so popular.
| Genre | Horror-Comedy |
| Director | Amar Kaushik |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan |
| Release Date | August 23, 2024 |
| Budget | ₹40 crore |
| Main Cast | Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar |
| Music | Sachin-Jigar |
| IMDB Rate | 7.8/10 |
| Editor | Nitin Baid |
Stree 2 has been well-received by critics. It has a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its mix of horror and comedy. On IMDb, it has a rating of 7.5/10, praised for its engaging plot and strong acting.
On Metacritic, it has a score of 70/100. Critics think it builds on the charm of the first film, though it might not be groundbreaking. Overall, the sequel is liked for its humor and spooky scenes.
Casting Name
- Rajkummar Rao as Vicky
- Shraddha Kapoor as Naina
- Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra
- Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu
- Abhishek Banerjee as Chacha
- Nargis Fakhri as Meera
- Vikrant Massey as Gaurav
Brief Plot
Stree 2 continues the story of the mysterious and supernatural woman who haunts a small town. Vicky and Naina return to face the ghost that has come back and is scaring the locals. As they dig deeper, they find dark secrets and face new problems, all while trying to stop the ghost from hurting more people.
The film mixes horror and comedy as Vicky and Naina team up with quirky town residents to solve the mystery. It explores local legends and superstitions, giving a fresh twist to the Stree story.
Theatrical Collections
The film earned a massive ₹60.3 crore on its opening day and has continued to dominate the box office. In India, the horror-comedy has surpassed the ₹300 crore mark within its first week, with worldwide earnings crossing ₹400 crore by the eighth day.
By the end of its second weekend, the film is projected to hit ₹500 crore globally, cementing its position as one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. Trade analysts have highlighted that Stree 2 has broken records for a Bollywood film without a superstar cast, overtaking other big films like Fighter and Jawan in box office collection speed.
The movie is still streaming in the theatres but it will be soon available on the popular OTT platform, also you can check out more such horror comedy shows on the Movierulz platform.