'Stree 2's dream run: Crosses ₹500cr mark in India
The horror-comedy film Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has surpassed the ₹500cr mark at the Indian box office. Despite a slight dip in earnings, the movie directed by Amar Kaushik is holding strong. On its 22nd day of release, it collected an estimated ₹5cr, bringing its total domestic gross to a whopping ₹502.9cr.
'Stree 2' box office journey: A closer look
The film had a strong start, earning ₹8.5cr on its opening day (including prepaid previews) and ₹51.8cr on the first day of its official release. The earnings remained consistent throughout the first week, with daily collections ranging from ₹19.5cr to ₹55.9cr. Despite a slight decrease in the second week, Stree 2 managed to maintain steady earnings with daily collections hovering around ₹8.5cr to ₹22cr by Day 18 of its release.
'Stree 2' is the sequel to the hit 2018 film
The film is a sequel to Stree, which was released in 2018. The original movie was also a commercial success, grossing over ₹180cr worldwide against a budget of ₹24cr. Both films are part of a planned trilogy, with Stree 3 expected to conclude the series. The cast also includes Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee in supporting roles.
'Stree 2' is a hit among critics and audiences
Stree 2 has been well-received by both critics and audiences. The film currently holds a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb, based on over 21,000 reviews. Critics have praised the film's blend of horror and comedy, as well as the performances of its lead actors.