NEW DELHI: The atmosphere is electric as the highly anticipated sequel to the hit horror-comedy, Stree, titled Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is creating massive waves across the cinema-loving crowd. The advance bookings have commenced and the numbers reveal an astounding head start, indicating a potential blockbuster in the making.
**A Sensational Start for Stree 2:**
Noted film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), to share his insights into this development. He tweeted: “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.”
According to the latest data from Sacnilk.com, Stree 2 has already surpassed the significant milestone of selling 1 lakh tickets in the top three national chains – PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. The current tally stands at approximately 1.03 lakh tickets, positioning the film well ahead of other high-profile releases including Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 and Ranbir Kapoor’s Brahmastra, in terms of advance booking figures.
**The Numbers Game:**
To put things in perspective, Tiger 3 and Brahmastra sold 72,000 and 65,000 tickets respectively within the first 38 hours of opening their advance bookings. On the other hand, Stree 2 is rapidly climbing up the ladder, drawing comparisons to previous blockbusters. For instance, Animal, another major successful film, sold around 90,000 tickets in the top three national chains in the same advance booking period and eventually reached approximately 4.56 lakh tickets by the night before its release. Stree 2 appears well on its way to not only meet but potentially exceed these numbers.
**An Exciting Ensemble Cast:**
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 features an impressive ensemble cast including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Pankaj Tripathi. The film is set for release on August 15, aligning with Independence Day celebrations, and finds itself competing against other big releases such as John Abraham’s Vedaa and Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein.
. However, the current momentum suggests Stree 2 is likely to dominate the box office this holiday season.
In terms of pre-release hype and public anticipation, Stree 2 seems to be benefiting from the goodwill of its predecessor, which was both a critical and commercial success. The first Stree film managed to strike a fine balance between humor and horror, setting high expectations for the sequel. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if the new installment can replicate, or even surpass, the charm and thrill of the original.
**Industry Reactions:**
The film industry insiders are viewing the phenomenal advance bookings of Stree 2 as a much-needed relief and a positive indicator of audience return to theaters post-pandemic. Trade analysts and critics are predicting that if the trend continues, Stree 2 could emerge as one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
As Taran Adarsh highlighted, the rapid growth in ticket sales points to a strong opening at the box office. His sentiment was echoed by other industry experts, who believe this could be the revitalization boost the film industry needed after a period of uncertainty brought on by the global pandemic.
**Final Preparations:**
With just days to go before its grand release, the production and marketing teams behind Stree 2 are leaving no stone unturned. The promotions are in full swing with the cast making appearances on various platforms and the makers actively engaging with the audience through social media.
As the final countdown begins, one thing is clear: Stree 2 is not just a film, but an event that fans are eagerly waiting to be a part of. With advance bookings setting new records and a promising plot that promises even more thrills and laughs, this horror-comedy is all set to light up theaters nationwide from August 15.
The only question that remains is just how high the box office numbers will climb as Stree 2 opens its doors to the eagerly awaiting public. All eyes are now on the big day as the film gears up to possibly redefine success in the horror-comedy genre.
