Stree 2 is the much-awaited follow-up to the 2018 horror-comedy Stree. Directed by Amar Kaushik, this film keeps the mix of humor and horror that made the original popular. It features Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, and Pankaj Tripathi in key roles, with a new creepy story meant to excite viewers.
Produced by Jio Studios and Maddock Films, Stree 2 is set to be a bigger and more thrilling movie. The plot centers on the return of a malevolent spirit and the town's efforts to defend itself. With a rumored budget between ₹50 crore and ₹120 crore, the film is expected to make a big splash at the box office .
| Name | Stree 2 |
| Genre | Horror-Comedy |
| Director | Amar Kaushik |
| Main Cast | Shraddha, Rajkummar and Pankaj Tripathi |
| Story | Niren Bhatt |
| Release Date | August 2024 |
| IMDb Rating | 7.8 out of 10 |
| Cinema by | Jishnu Bhattacharjee |
| Music | Sachin-Jigar |
| Budget | ₹50–120 crore |
Reviews for Stree 2 are mixed. Some people appreciate the film’s humour and charm, especially Rajkummar Rao’s performance. Others think the plot is a bit too complicated and that the visual effects don’t stand out as much.
On NDTV, the film got a 2.5-star rating, while IMDB users gave it a 7/10. Most fans liked the return of the main cast and the comedic parts but felt the horror aspect wasn’t as strong.
Actors
- Rajkummar Rao as Vicky
- Shraddha Kapoor as Stree
- Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra
- Abhishek Banerjee as Jana
- Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu
- Varun Dhawan as Bhaskar/Bhediya
- Tamannaah Bhatia as Shama
Storyline
In Stree 2, a new threat emerges in Chanderi. This time, a headless demon named Sarkate terrorizes the town by abducting women. Vicky and his friends must come up with a plan to defeat this evil spirit. The connection between Sarkate and Stree adds an extra layer of mystery .
As the characters deal with unexpected events, the film mixes comedy with supernatural elements. With Stree still around, the town's people are once again caught between fear and humour as they try to outsmart the demon.
Box Office Trade
The early box office collection estimates for Stree 2 are ₹35-40 crore on its first day. The film has broken records in bookings, selling over 3.92 lakh tickets on its opening day across major multiplexes. The advance booking collection alone has surpassed ₹11 crore, putting it ahead of other major films like Fighter and Kalki 2898 AD.
The horror-comedy sequel is expected to be a massive hit, with predictions indicating a strong opening weekend. Stree 2 may even beat the paid preview record previously set by Chennai Express. The film's impressive pre-sales have it on track to become one of the highest Bollywood openers of the year.
Stree 2 is currently playing in theaters across India and it will be available to stream on OTT platforms soon, also you can check more such content on the Bollyflix website.