On August 15th, the much-anticipated film ‘Stree 2,’ featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, was released to significant fanfare. The excitement surrounding the film has been enormous, with audiences flocking to theaters. The success of ‘Stree 2’ has left the cast and crew overjoyed, and recently, Abhishek Banerjee spoke about his feelings regarding the film’s positive reception. He expressed his immense happiness over the film’s success and conveyed gratitude for the love his character, ‘Jana,’ has received from the audience.

Abhishek Banerjee, popularly known as ‘Jana’ from the film, has a diverse background, having previously worked as a casting director. In his conversation, he revealed that the director had informed him about a recurring role in four horror-comedy films under the Maddock Films banner, which includes ‘Stree,’ ‘Stree 2,’ ‘Bhediya,’ and ‘Munja.’ Abhishek considers being part of this franchise a significant achievement, expressing disbelief that he has acquired such an integral role.

Audience Reaction and Abhishek’s Insights

In his remarks, Abhishek conveyed, “I have been hearing stories about how audiences are cheering and clapping in theaters, and I’ve even heard about people dancing! This part of my career feels surreal.” In a recent interview, he was also asked about the limited screen time of Shraddha Kapoor and Aparshakti Khurana in the film. To this, he responded, “I didn’t really feel that way, but if the audience perceives it like that, it’s a reflection of their love. It hints that the viewers wanted to see more of them, which signifies their desire and attachment.”

Reflections on Cinema’s Evolution

Recalling his father’s thoughts on contemporary films, Abhishek shared, “My father used to complain that he couldn’t enjoy today’s movies because they don’t have the essence of the old classics. He reminisced about the time when audiences would celebrate films in theaters with loud applause and whistles, creating long queues for tickets.” He highlighted that those were moments when the impact of a film was felt deeply, contrasting them with today’s experiences.

Abhishek’s father had asked him when he last witnessed such fervent audience reactions. “Back then, it felt like every movie screening was a free show, generating excitement even before the movie began. When legends like Amitabh Bachchan graced the screen, cheers and claps would resound throughout the cinema.” He noted that although he spotted a revival of such enthusiasm in Shah Rukh Khan’s films, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan,’ the audience’s reaction for ‘Stree 2’ seemed similar, evoking the same thrill that had once captivated his father.

Table of Audience Reactions

Film	Release Date	Audience Reaction
Stree 2	August 15, 2024	Positive, enthusiastic response with applause and cheers.
Pathaan	January 25, 2023	High energy, audience clapped and cheered throughout.
Jawan	September 7, 2023	Similar reaction to ‘Pathaan,’ with loud cheers.