Amar Kaushik’s highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit Stree premiered in theaters on Independence Day. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi, the film garnered an impressive ₹54.35 crore on its opening day in India.
The film had special opening premieres on Wednesday, which contributed ₹8 crore to its earnings. On its actual release day, Stree 2 collected approximately ₹46 crore, totaling around ₹54.35 crore. This strong debut makes it the highest-grossing film of 2024 on its opening day, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) and Fighter. Notably, it achieved these numbers faster than its predecessor, Stree, which took six days to reach ₹54.88 crore net in India. The film saw a 75.09% occupancy rate on its first day in Hindi.
‘Stree 2’ Review
The review highlights that the film thrives on its humor. Niren Bhatt’s writing keeps the pace brisk, with the first half receiving praise for its sharp, non-stop jokes. The film’s success is attributed to the talented cast, particularly Rajkummar Rao, who leads the ensemble with notable skill and charm.
