Stree 2 is a very big movie from India. It is a horror comedy. This means it is scary but also very funny. The movie stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. It is the second part of the movie Stree which came out in 2018. People waited for this movie for six years. When it finally came out in August 2024, everyone was very excited. It became a huge success very quickly. Many people went to see it with their friends and family.
The story of the movie takes place in a small town called Chanderi. In the first part, there was a ghost named Stree. In this part, there is a new ghost called Sarkata. This ghost has no head. He is very scary and he takes away women from the town. The main characters of the town must find a way to stop him. They have to ask Stree for help. The movie has a lot of magic and funny moments. You can read more about latest movie news on our website to stay updated on big releases like this one.
Basic details
- Movie name: Stree 2
- Category: Bollywood
- Language: Hindi
- Release date: August 15, 2024
- Director: Amar Kaushik
- Main cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana
- Runtime: 147 minutes
- Where to watch: Theaters and later on OTT platforms
Budget
The reported budget of Stree 2 is around 120 Crore. This includes the money spent on making the movie and the money spent on ads. For a big Bollywood movie, this is a medium budget. The makers spent money on good special effects to make the ghost look real. They also spent money on the songs and the sets in the town of Chanderi. Because the budget was not too high, it was easier for the movie to become a hit.
Opening day collection
The opening day was amazing. The movie earned a lot of money on the first day. In India, the net collection was 51.8 Crore. If we add the special previews from the night before, the total was 60.3 Crore. This is one of the biggest openings for a Hindi movie. Worldwide, the movie earned around 75 Crore on its first day. This showed that people were very hungry to see the story of Stree again.
Day wise box office collection
The movie did very well during its first week. It earned a lot of money every day. Here is the table for the first week collection.
| Day | India net collection | India gross collection | Overseas collection | Worldwide total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 collection | 60.3 Crore | 71.5 Crore | 12.5 Crore | 84.0 Crore |
| Day 2 collection | 31.4 Crore | 37.0 Crore | 8.0 Crore | 45.0 Crore |
| Day 3 collection | 43.7 Crore | 52.0 Crore | 10.0 Crore | 62.0 Crore |
| Day 4 collection | 55.9 Crore | 66.5 Crore | 12.0 Crore | 78.5 Crore |
| Day 5 collection | 38.1 Crore | 45.2 Crore | 7.0 Crore | 52.2 Crore |
| Day 6 collection | 25.8 Crore | 30.5 Crore | 5.0 Crore | 35.5 Crore |
| Day 7 collection | 19.0 Crore | 22.5 Crore | 4.0 Crore | 26.5 Crore |
| First week total | 274.2 Crore | 325.2 Crore | 58.5 Crore | 383.7 Crore |
| Second weekend total | 90.6 Crore | 107.0 Crore | 18.0 Crore | 125.0 Crore |
Total India net collection: 627.0 Crore
Total India gross collection: 740.0 Crore
Overseas collection: 134.0 Crore
Worldwide collection: 874.0 Crore
Latest total box office collection
The latest total worldwide collection for Stree 2 is 874 Crore. In India, the movie earned 627 Crore net. This is a very high number. It is now one of the highest grossing Hindi movies in history. The domestic collection in India was much higher than the overseas collection. This shows that the local audience loved the movie the most. The movie stayed in theaters for many weeks because people kept coming back to watch it.
Hit or flop status
Stree 2 is an All Time Blockbuster. This is the highest status a movie can get. The budget was only 120 Crore but it earned more than 800 Crore worldwide. This means it earned more than six times its cost. The movie made a huge profit for the producers. It performed better than many big action movies that had much bigger budgets. It is a super hit in every way.
Earnings report
The movie earned most of its money from theater tickets. But it also made money from other things. The makers sold the OTT rights to a big platform for a high price. They also sold the satellite rights for TV channels and the music rights. These extra earnings help the movie become even more successful. The exact numbers for these rights are not confirmed, but they are estimated to be very high. Just as some people want to Become a 1970s Sci-Fi Book Hero Today, the characters in this movie have become heroes for the modern audience.
Why people liked it
There are many reasons why people liked this movie. First, the comedy is very good. The jokes are simple and funny. People laughed a lot in the theater. Second, the story is interesting. It keeps you thinking about what will happen next. Third, the movie has a lot of heart. It shows the friendship between the main characters. They are like a real group of friends. Also, the ghost Sarkata was very different from other ghosts. The mix of horror and fun made it a perfect choice for everyone. Families went to watch it together because it was safe for kids too.
The songs also helped a lot. One song called Aaj Ki Raat became very popular on the internet. Many people made videos on it. This helped the movie get more fame. The visuals of the town at night were also very good. They created a spooky mood that everyone enjoyed.
Cast performance
Shraddha Kapoor did a great job. She looks mysterious and beautiful as the character of Stree. Rajkummar Rao is the soul of the movie. He is very good at comedy and his expressions are very funny. Pankaj Tripathi is also amazing as always. He says his dialogues in a very unique way. Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana gave great support. They made the funny scenes even better. Every actor did their part well and nobody felt out of place. The chemistry between the actors felt very natural.
Public response
The public response was very strong. People talked about the movie on social media for many weeks. They shared their favorite jokes and scenes. Most reviews from critics were also good. They praised the director for making a sequel that was as good as the first one. The word of mouth was the biggest reason for its success. When people liked it, they told their friends to go and watch it too. This created a big wave of viewers that lasted for a long time.
Final words
Stree 2 is a massive success. It proved that a good story and funny characters can win the box office. It is one of the most successful movies of 2024. The makers are already thinking about the next part. If you like horror and comedy, you should definitely watch it. It is a movie that makes you laugh and gives you a few jumps too. This movie will be remembered for a long time as a great example of Indian cinema.
Source note: Sacnilk, Bollywood Hungama, Koimoi