Mumbai: The recent success of the horror-comedy film ‘Stree 2’ has taken the Indian Box Office by storm, generating immense excitement and celebrations across the Bollywood industry. To commemorate the film’s monumental achievement, a grand success party was organized by the team, bringing together the film’s lead stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, among other prominent figures from the industry. Nimrat Kaur and stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania were also in attendance and shared their joyous moments on social media, spreading the celebratory spirit among fans.
Anaita Shroff Adajania took to Instagram to share several pictures from the illustrious bash, featuring Shraddha Kapoor along with other attendees. In her caption, she expressed her excitement and congratulated the entire ‘Stree 2’ team for their outstanding performance. “Stepped out to celebrate the success of #Stree2 let’s cheer them on!! Hugest congratulations to team,” she wrote, encapsulating the euphoric atmosphere of the event.
The film, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, faced significant competition at the Box Office from ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and ‘Vedaa’ upon its release on August 15. However, ‘Stree 2’ quickly emerged as the audience’s top pick, significantly outpacing its rivals. Nimrat Kaur, who also shared insider photos from the party, expressed her heartfelt emotions regarding the film’s triumph, describing it as a “personal victory.” She enthused, “LOVE BOMBING RED ALERT.. #Stree2 has felt like a personal victory from the first day, first show I caught at the theatre. As a die-hard fan of this horror-comedy multiverse, here’s celebrating the loveliest, gorgeous super girl @shraddhakapoor, the forever perplexingly brilliant @rajkummar_rao, the man of the moment, director extraordinaire @amarkaushik, and the endlessly gifted @pankajtripathi ji.”
Nimrat also extended her appreciation towards the entire cast and crew that contributed to the film’s success. She highlighted the efforts of actors such as Tamannaah Bhatia, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, alongside the film’s visionary producer Dinesh Vijan. “Saving the last of all my love and appreciation for the daredevil, champion visionary, dearest Dinesh Vijan with a risk appetite and intuitive superpower so rare to come by!! Congratulations @maddockfilms on creating history and shattering records!!! Here’s to many many more…” she added.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh characterized the film’s remarkable performance at the Box Office as a “storm” or “tsunami” sweeping away everything in its path. “Call it a STORM or a TSUNAMI or a TYPHOON… #Stree2 records a SENSATIONAL extended weekend.
… The two major #Hindi films that released alongside it [#KhelKhelMein, #Vedaa] were severely impacted by the #Stree2 wave,” Adarsh wrote on X, previously known as Twitter. He detailed the film’s Box Office numbers, disclosing that it had hit a “DOUBLE CENTURY” by grossing Rs 200 crore in net Box Office collections within just four days, a feat achieved only by a select few Hindi films in recent history.
Adarsh further elaborated on the film’s financial success, noting how ‘Stree 2’ continued to perform exceptionally well beyond its opening weekend. “Stree 2 hit the ball out of the stadium on Day 4 [Sunday], creating HAVOC by surpassing its Day 1 [Thursday] numbers [#IndependenceDay]… It only goes to prove once again that a well-made desi entertainer will always be embraced by the audiences.” He indicated that the film was projected to accrue even more substantial totals, especially with the partial holiday for Raksha Bandhan further bolstering its earnings.
The first week’s revenue was meticulously broken down by Adarsh: with Wednesday previews at 9.40 crore, Thursday at 55.40 crore, Friday at 35.30 crore, Saturday at 45.70 crore, and Sunday at 58.20 crore, bringing the total to an astounding Rs 204 crore for Indian business. These figures underscore the spectacular appeal and market dominance of ‘Stree 2,’ marking a historic success story for a mid-sized film in Bollywood.
Directed by Amar Kaushik, ‘Stree 2’ also includes a special cameo by actor Varun Dhawan. The film is a sequel to the 2018 hit ‘Stree,’ which gained substantial popularity and cemented its place in Bollywood’s horror-comedy genre. With its release on August 15, ‘Stree 2’ has not only met but significantly exceeded expectations, setting new benchmarks for Hindi cinema.
The immense popularity of ‘Stree 2’ is a testament to its engaging storyline, brilliant performances, and exceptional direction. The success party in Mumbai is just one of many celebrations honoring the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in this landmark film. As the film continues to shatter records and win hearts, the future looks incredibly bright for the ‘Stree’ franchise.
