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The horror-comedy film 'Stree 2', starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, continues to dominate the box office, achieving a global gross of Rs 750 crore. This success comes despite a dip in collections on its 21st day, earning Rs 5.5 crore, as per industry tracker Sacnilk. Nevertheless, the film remains on track for a strong weekend, with anticipated surges in footfall expected to boost the collection. Notably, 'Stree 2' has surpassed the opening day earnings of Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein', indicating a sustained momentum.
The film's impressive performance places it in close contention with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' (Rs 524.53 crore in Hindi). With a further Rs 5 crore addition, 'Stree 2' is projected to surpass 'Gadar 2's lifetime earnings of Rs 525.70 crore within just 21 days. This accomplishment highlights the film's exceptional performance and its potential to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time.
The film benefits from a clear run for another week, with no major competition from other releases. The double-digit occupancy, especially during night shows exceeding 18%, fuels the film's strong third-week performance. 'Stree 2' is also on track to potentially surpass 'Jawan's' lifetime Hindi box office record of Rs 584 crore before the month ends. This success is fueled by the film's appeal to a broad audience and its ability to maintain consistent viewership. However, a curious social media frenzy involving credit claims amongst the film's lead actors has emerged, with director Amar Kaushik clarifying that this hasn't impacted the team's camaraderie.
Amidst the box office success, a PR battle for credit erupted on social media between the film's lead actors. Addressing the situation, director Amar Kaushik spoke about the credit war and explained that it often arises due to external influences, especially when a film achieves significant success. He emphasized that such situations are common, particularly when fans engage in online debates about who deserves credit for the film's success. He attributed these fan-driven arguments to external forces, including individuals surrounding the stars, who might influence their perception of deserving credit.
Stree 2 is a part of the Maddock supernatural universe, which also includes films like Bhediya and Munjya. The film has generated anticipation for future installments in this universe. Rajkummar Rao, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, commented on the possibility of a sequel to 'Bhediya', suggesting that it might be released before a third installment of 'Stree'. His reasoning was based on the fact that 'Bhediya' is yet to have a sequel, while 'Stree 2' is already in theaters. Therefore, he believed that the audience might witness the sequel to Varun Dhawan's horror comedy before the third installment of 'Stree'.
The success of 'Stree 2' highlights the enduring appeal of horror-comedy films in Indian cinema. The film's ability to entertain audiences across generations has contributed to its box office success. With the film's current momentum and its potential to surpass major box office milestones, 'Stree 2' is set to make its mark as one of the most successful Bollywood films of the year. As the Maddock supernatural universe expands, fans are eagerly anticipating the future installments and the unique blend of horror and humor that these films offer.