NEW DELHI – The blockbuster fever has gripped Bollywood yet again as Stree 2, the highly anticipated horror-comedy sequel starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is poised to set new benchmarks at the box office. With advance bookings now open, ticket sales have already surpassed the expectations of industry insiders, outshining other upcoming releases such as Brahmastra and Tiger 3.
STREE 2 ADVANCE BOOKING OPENS:
Instead of just predictions, there are concrete figures backing this anticipation. Noted film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to report, “ADVANCE BOOKING UPDATE: ‘STREE 2’ TICKET SALES ARE ON … The film industry can finally breathe a sigh of relief… #Stree2 is poised for a sensational start at the #BO… The pre-sales – which are growing rapidly by the hour – indicate a #Blockbuster start for this horror-comedy.”
His tweet echoes the sentiments of many in the industry who have been longing for a hit that could boost the box office revenues after months of mediocre releases. The data available substantiates Adarsh’s optimism. According to Sacnilk.com, Stree 2 has already sold over 103,000 tickets in the top three national chains – PVRINOX and Cinepolis.
This remarkable feat positions Stree 2 ahead of major films such as Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 and Ranbir Kapoor’s Brahmastra in terms of advance bookings. To put this in perspective, Tiger 3 and Brahmastra managed to sell only 72,000 and 65,000 tickets respectively within the same initial 38-hour period.
TICKET SALES COMPARISONS:
The surge in ticket sales brings to mind the box office phenomenon ‘Animal,’ which set a new record by selling approximately 90,000 tickets in the same timeframe across the top three national chains. Stree 2 is not only closing in on this record but is on track to exceed it. Animal ultimately sold around 456,000 tickets by the night before its release, a target Stree 2 is poised to surpass.
Moreover, Adarsh reiterated, “The film industry can finally breathe a sigh of relief… The pre-sales – which are growing rapidly by the hour – indicate a #Blockbuster start for this horror-comedy.” His insights highlight the excitement that Stree 2’s financial performance is sparking not only among audiences but also among industry stakeholders eager for a hit film.
STREE 2 RELEASE DATE:
Directed by Amar Kaushik and featuring a star-studded cast including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Pankaj Tripathi, Stree 2 is scheduled for an Independence Day release on August 15.
. The film will share the big screen with other major Independence Day releases like John Abraham’s Vedaa and Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein.
However, it appears Stree 2 has already carved out a significant lead. The pacing and timing of ticket sales have been instrumental. According to insights from Sacnilk.com, surpassing the one-lakh ticket benchmark indicates more than just strong initial interest; it signals a potentially historic run in theaters.
ADVANCE BOOKINGS FOR OTHERS:
While Stree 2 soars, other Independence Day releases are struggling to keep up. Advance bookings for Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa remain sluggish. Nevertheless, industry analysts remain optimistic that these films will pick up momentum as their release dates draw nearer. It remains to be seen whether these films will be able to close the gap or if Stree 2 will maintain its stronghold on the box office.
More updates are likely to come as the release date approaches, and exhibitors anticipate a rush to the theaters. The buzz around this sequel, coupled with its early success in pre-sales, suggests an explosive opening.
SUMMARY:
In summary, Stree 2 is setting the stage for what could be one of the most successful openings of the year. With stellar advance booking numbers placing it ahead of highly awaited films like Brahmastra and Tiger 3, and on track to even outdo Animal’s impressive ticket sales, the film’s release on August 15 promises to be a monumental event for Bollywood. Directed by Amar Kaushik and featuring a talented ensemble cast, the movie is expected to deliver both in terms of box office earnings and entertainment value. As theaters prepare for this cinematic spectacle, all eyes are on Stree 2 to ignite the silver screen.
