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Sunday, August 18, 2024
Stree 2 with brilliance of Shraddha Kapoorji and Raj Kumar Raoji did business of 134 crores in 4 days and is heading towards blockbuster.
Stree 2 in 3 days did more than 90 crores in India due to brilliance of Rajkumar Raoji and Shraddha Kapoorji. It is heading towards being blockbuster. Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank (transl. Woman 2: The Terror of the Headless) is a 2024 Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik, written by Niren Bhatt, and produced jointly by Maddock Films and Jio Studios. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. It is the fifth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and is the sequel to Stree (2018).
Soft Chitti, warm Chitti, little ball of fur. Happy Chitti, sleepy Chitti, purr purr purr. Hold on, don't nod off just yet! This Indian spin on The Big Bang Theory's 'Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty' had everyone in the theatre in stitches. It's just one of the many laugh-out-loud moments that kick off Amar Kaushik's Stree 2. With a star-studded cast featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, the film offers a lot more in terms of entertainment and surprises. Stree 2 is the much-awaited sequel to the 2018 hit Stree, and it certainly lives up to the hype. The film continues the unique blend of horror and comedy that made the original so unforgettable. However, this time, the stakes are higher, the scares are more intense, and the laughs flow even more effortlessly.
The story picks up right where the first film left off. The village of Chanderi is now living in peace, protected by the "O Stree Raksha Karna" signs that keep the menacing ghost of Stree away. However, a new terror emerges in the form of Sarkata, a headless man who starts abducting the village's girls and women. Unlike Stree, who targeted men, Sarkata goes after women who challenge societal norms and dare to think independently, making him a patriarchal symbol.
Shraddha Kapoor's stint in Stree 2
The film centers around Vicky (Rajkummar Rao) and his friends, Rudra (Pankaj Tripathi), Jana (Abhishek Banerjee), and Bittu (Aparshakti Khurana), as they try to save their village from this new menace. They are joined by a mysterious nameless girl (played by Shraddha Kapoor), who warns them that they only have a few days to stop Sarkata before it's too late. The group quickly realises that the only one who can defeat Sarkata is Stree herself, setting up a thrilling and suspenseful race against time.
The first half of Stree 2 is a masterclass in setting the stage for what's to come. The introduction of Sarkata as the new villain is done with great flair, and the sequences featuring him are both spine-chilling and visually striking. The film's setting, which captures the uncanny yet lively atmosphere of Chanderi, is spot-on, drawing viewers into the story from the very beginning. Special mention must be made of the cinematography and background music, which are both highly effective in building tension and enhancing the overall mood of the film.
The performances in the first half are also top-notch. Rajkummar, Pankaj, Abhishek, and Aparshakti reprise their roles with the same energy and charm that made them so beloved in the first film. Their camaraderie and comic timing are impeccable, making the humour feel natural and unforced. Shraddha, delivers a standout performance, balancing mystery and strength with ease. She makes a strong impact with her action-packed performance. Her role is crucial to the story, and she handles it with grace and confidence.
Kaushik expressed interest in a sequel as early as October 2018, and Rao later confirmed that development was underway in February 2022. The production houses officially announced the sequel in April 2023. Principal photography commenced the following July and was predominantly shot in Chanderi and Bihar before wrapping by mid‐2024. The film has music composed by Sachin–Jigar, score composed by Justin Varghese, cinematography handled by Jishnu Bhattacharjee and editing by Hemanti Sarkar.
Stree 2 in 3 days did more than 90 crores in India due to brilliance of Rajkumar Raoji and Shraddha Kapoorji. It is heading towards being blockbuster. Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank (transl. Woman 2: The Terror of the Headless) is a 2024 Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik, written by Niren Bhatt, and produced jointly by Maddock Films and Jio Studios. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. It is the fifth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and is the sequel to Stree (2018).
Kaushik expressed interest in a sequel as early as October 2018, and Rao later confirmed that development was underway in February 2022. The production houses officially announced the sequel in April 2023. Principal photography commenced the following July and was predominantly shot in Chanderi and Bihar before wrapping by mid‐2024. The film has music composed by Sachin–Jigar, score composed by Justin Varghese, cinematography handled by Jishnu Bhattacharjee and editing by Hemanti Sarkar.
Stree 2 was theatrically released in India on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed ₹84.4 crore at the box office.[4]
Plot
After the events of Stree, the small town of Chanderi is being haunted by a beheaded creature, "Sarkata", who is abducting women.
Cast
Shraddha Kapoor as a phantasm with undisclosed name, Stree's daughter
Rajkummar Rao as Vicky
Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra, a paranologist
Abhishek Banerjee as Jana, Vicky's friend
Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu, Vicky’s friend
Atul Srivastava as Vicky's father
Mushtaq Khan as MLA
Sunita Rajwar as Jana's mother
Anya Singh as Chitti
Arvind Bilgaiyan as Jana's father
Bhoomi Rajgor as Stree
Sunil Kumar as Sarkata
Aakash Dabhade as Narendra, Jana's friend
Simran Sharma as Mamata, Narendra's wife
Ajay Pal as postman
Mustaqueem Khan as Durga
Badriprasad Chavan as Lokesh
Vipasha Arvind as Anju Bhabhi
Tamannaah Bhatia as Shama (cameo appearance in the song "Aaj Ki Raat")[5]
Amar Kaushik (cameo in the song "Aaj Ki Raat")[5]
Varun Dhawan as Bhaskar / Bhediya, Jana's cousin (cameo appearance)[6]
Akshay Kumar as Sarkata's descendant (cameo appearance)[7]
Production
Development
In October 2018, director Amar Kaushik announced his plans for a sequel to the Stree.[8] In February 2022, actor Rajkummar Rao confirmed the sequel's development.[9] In March 2023, the sequel entered the pre-production stage, with filming scheduled to commence in July 2023.[10][11] In April 2023, the makers announced that the film would release on 30 August 2024.[12] The cast included Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana, reprising their roles from the previous film.[13]
Filming
Principal photography commenced on 10 July 2023,[14] with the initial shoot held in Chanderi.[15] Most of the main cast was present barring Pankaj Tripathi who joined the sets after completing his work on Main Atal Hoon.[16][17] The second schedule began in the same place in November 2023.[18] In December, a dance number featuring Tamannaah Bhatia alongside Rao, Tripathi, Khurrana, and Banerjee, along with the director, was filmed in Bihar and choreographed by Vijay Ganguly.[19][5] According to him, it was shot under harsh weather conditions as Kaushik wanted to capture a realistic setting, as the following scene takes place in a live location.[20] Varun Dhawan joined the set in February 2024 to shoot his special appearance, reprising his role from the film Bhediya.[6]
Post-production
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) did not mandate any visual cuts for Stree 2. However, the board requested two audio modifications: the removal of a celebrity's name and the muting of a national monument's name. After these changes, the film was granted a U/A rating and has a runtime of 149 minutes
Stree 2 was theatrically released in India on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed ₹84.4 crore at the box office.[4]
Plot
After the events of Stree, the small town of Chanderi is being haunted by a beheaded creature, "Sarkata", who is abducting women.
Cast
Shraddha Kapoor as a phantasm with undisclosed name, Stree's daughter
Rajkummar Rao as Vicky
Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra, a paranologist
Abhishek Banerjee as Jana, Vicky's friend
Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu, Vicky’s friend
Atul Srivastava as Vicky's father
Mushtaq Khan as MLA
Sunita Rajwar as Jana's mother
Anya Singh as Chitti
Arvind Bilgaiyan as Jana's father
Bhoomi Rajgor as Stree
Sunil Kumar as Sarkata
Aakash Dabhade as Narendra, Jana's friend
Simran Sharma as Mamata, Narendra's wife
Ajay Pal as postman
Mustaqueem Khan as Durga
Badriprasad Chavan as Lokesh
Vipasha Arvind as Anju Bhabhi
Tamannaah Bhatia as Shama (cameo appearance in the song "Aaj Ki Raat")[5]
Amar Kaushik (cameo in the song "Aaj Ki Raat")[5]
Varun Dhawan as Bhaskar / Bhediya, Jana's cousin (cameo appearance)[6]
Akshay Kumar as Sarkata's descendant (cameo appearance)[7]
Production
Development
In October 2018, director Amar Kaushik announced his plans for a sequel to the Stree.[8] In February 2022, actor Rajkummar Rao confirmed the sequel's development.[9] In March 2023, the sequel entered the pre-production stage, with filming scheduled to commence in July 2023.[10][11] In April 2023, the makers announced that the film would release on 30 August 2024.[12] The cast included Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana, reprising their roles from the previous film.[13]
Filming
Principal photography commenced on 10 July 2023,[14] with the initial shoot held in Chanderi.[15] Most of the main cast was present barring Pankaj Tripathi who joined the sets after completing his work on Main Atal Hoon.[16][17] The second schedule began in the same place in November 2023.[18] In December, a dance number featuring Tamannaah Bhatia alongside Rao, Tripathi, Khurrana, and Banerjee, along with the director, was filmed in Bihar and choreographed by Vijay Ganguly.[19][5] According to him, it was shot under harsh weather conditions as Kaushik wanted to capture a realistic setting, as the following scene takes place in a live location.[20] Varun Dhawan joined the set in February 2024 to shoot his special appearance, reprising his role from the film Bhediya.[6]
Post-production
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) did not mandate any visual cuts for Stree 2. However, the board requested two audio modifications: the removal of a celebrity's name and the muting of a national monument's name. After these changes, the film was granted a U/A rating and has a runtime of 149 minutes
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