Mumbai: The air was electric as the stars of ‘Stree 2’ gathered to celebrate the film’s monumental success at the Box Office. The celebration saw the presence of lead actors Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, who attended the glamorous bash hosted by the film’s team. Also gracing the event were celebrities like Nimrat Kaur and Anaita Shroff Adajania, who provided fans a sneak peek into the festivities via their social media accounts.
Taking to Instagram, fashion designer Anaita Shroff Adajania shared a series of photos featuring Shraddha Kapoor and various other attendees, expressing her excitement in the caption: “Stepped out to celebrate the success of #stree2 let’s cheer them on!! Hugest congratulations to team.”
Anaita’s vibrant posts not only captured the energy of the event but also displayed the camaraderie among the team members. The protagonist duo, Shraddha and Rajkummar, shone on the red carpet, epitomizing the blend of star power and humility that contributed to their film’s runaway success.
Despite facing stiff competition from other major Hindi films like ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and ‘Vedaa,’ released on August 15, ‘Stree 2’ has emerged as the unrivaled leader at the Box Office. The film managed to surpass its rivals by a considerable margin, cementing its status as the movie of choice for audiences.
Nimrat Kaur, who was also present, documented the inside scenes from the celebration, sharing her excitement with her followers. She described it as a personal victory, enthusing: “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, ethereally stunning @tamannaahspeaks, endlessly gifted @pankajtripathi ji, @nowitsabhi and @aparshakti_khurana and all the others whose blood, sweat, and tears have gone into making this mammoth success. Saving the last of all my love and appreciation for the daredevil, champion visionary, dearest Dinesh Vijan with a risk appetite and intuitive super power so rare to come by!! Congratulations @maddockfilms on creating history, shattering records!!! Here’s to many many more…”
Nimrat’s heartfelt message resonated with the joyous vibe of the evening, encapsulating the collective effort and significant accomplishments of the entire cast and crew.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh could not hold back his praises, describing the film’s performance as nothing short of a “storm” or “tsunami” that smashed through any competition in its way. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “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. #Stree2 has hit a DOUBLE CENTURY [₹ 200 cr NBOC] in just 4 days, a feat accomplished by only a select few #Hindi biggies in the past… A HISTORIC feat for a mid-sized film. #Stree2 hit the ball out of the stadium on Day 4 [Sun], creating HAVOC by surpassing its Day 1 [Thu] numbers [#IndependenceDay]..
.. It only goes to prove once again that a well-made desi entertainer will always be embraced by the audiences. Expect another big, fat total today [#RakshaBandhan partial holiday]. [Week 1] Wed previews 9.40 cr, Thu 55.40 cr, Fri 35.30 cr, Sat 45.70 cr, Sun 58.20 cr. Total: Rs 204 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice.”
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 19, 2024.
Directed by Amar Kaushik, ‘Stree 2’ has successfully recreated the magic of its predecessor, ‘Stree,’ which was released in 2018 and declared a box office hit. This installment has reached unprecedented heights, with anticipation growing daily, especially as the film includes a special cameo by the beloved actor Varun Dhawan.
As Nimrat Kaur and Anaita Shroff Adajania continued to share glimpses from the event, the excitement among fans skyrocketed. Anaita shared a series of snapshots on Instagram featuring Shraddha Kapoor, emphasizing how the celebration was a well-deserved honor for the team: “Stepped out to celebrate the success of #stree2 let’s cheer them on!! Hugest congratulations to team.”
Nimrat echoed similar sentiments on her social media, underlying the film’s emotional impact and the dedication of everyone involved: “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, ethereally stunning @tamannaahspeaks, endlessly gifted @pankajtripathi ji, @nowitsabhi and @aparshakti_khurana and all the others whose blood, sweat, and tears have gone into making this mammoth success. Saving the last of all my love and appreciation for the daredevil, champion visionary, dearest Dinesh Vijan with a risk appetite and intuitive super power so rare to come by!! Congratulations @maddockfilms on creating history, shattering records!!! Here’s to many many more…”
Trade analysts, meanwhile, could not stop marveling at the box office phenomena that ‘Stree 2’ has turned into. Taran Adarsh’s comparison of the film’s success to formidable natural forces underscored the extraordinary reception the film has received.
As the celebrations continued, the film showed no signs of slowing down. ‘Stree 2,’ under the directorship of Amar Kaushik and the production genius of Dinesh Vijan, has thoroughly impressed both audiences and critics alike. With the film setting new records and raising the bar for mid-sized productions, it appears set to continue its winning streak, resonating with moviegoers everywhere.
The film’s special cameo by Varun Dhawan has also added to the buzz, making ‘Stree 2’ not just a sequel, but a defining moment for horror-comedy in Indian cinema.
As ‘Stree 2’ continues its triumphant run, insiders hint at more celebratory events to honor the film’s success, making it a season of endless accolades and enthusiastic receptions from fans and the film fraternity alike.
