Box Office Success of ‘Stree 2’
The excitement around the much-anticipated film ‘Stree 2’ has reached new heights, especially with its remarkable performance at the box office. Released on August 15, a day that turned out to be a blockbuster for cinema lovers, ‘Stree 2’ has outpaced other major releases, including Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and John Abraham’s ‘Veda.’ With an engaging blend of comedy, horror, and action, each character in the film adds a unique flavor to the storyline, making it a well-rounded cinematic experience.
Impressive Box Office Figures
‘Stree 2,’ starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has seen phenomenal success, grossing a total of ₹283 crores worldwide. Domestically, it has earned ₹240 crores, while overseas collections stand at ₹43 crores. According to reports from Sacnilk, the film grossed ₹37 crores on Raksha Bandhan, slightly lower than its opening day collection of ₹51.8 crores and the ₹8.5 crores from paid previews. The daily box office collections are remarkable: ₹31.4 crores on the second day, ₹43.85 crores on the third day, and ₹55.9 crores on the fourth day. As a result, the total earnings have now reached ₹228.45 crores.
Shraddha Kapoor Outsells the Khans
In an extraordinary feat, ‘Stree 2’ has not only surpassed the earnings of several films featuring the three Khans of Bollywood but has also set a new benchmark for films in its genre. Here’s how it stacks up against some of their blockbusters:
| Actor | Film | Worldwide Collection (in ₹ crores) | Day 5 Collection (in ₹ crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Khan | Kick | 378 | 28.89 |
| Shah Rukh Khan | Jawan | 1160 | 30.5 |
| Aamir Khan | Dangal | 2070.3 | 22.59 |
| Flexibility | Stree 2 | 283 (and counting) | 37 (on Day 5) |
Highlights
Despite facing competition from blockbuster films like Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan,’ Sunny Deol’s ‘Gadar 2,’ and Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan,’ ‘Stree 2’ has made a significant mark and has proudly occupied the fourth position in terms of day five earnings in Bollywood. While it may have not surpassed ‘Gadar 2,’ it has surely outperformed many other films in recent times. This mix of horror and comedy has resonated with audiences, contributing to its box office triumph.
Ultimately, ‘Stree 2’ is a testament to the evolving landscape of Bollywood where content-driven films can outperform traditionally star-driven narratives, proving that engaging storytelling and well-developed characters can achieve remarkable box office success.
