In 2024 Raj Kumar Rao starrer Stree 2 did business of more than 630 crores in India and 870 crores business worldwide

Stree 2 did more than 580 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

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

Stree 2 with Shraddha Kapoor and Raj Kumar Rao in 3 days did more than 90 days and is heading towards being 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). 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

Saaho did business of more than 300 crores in Indian market

Prabhash's film Saaho had been blockbuster. In the Indian market the film has done business of more than 300 crores in 7 days that includes around 135 crores in Hindi film market. The film has potential of doing business of more than 400 crores in Indian market and total 700 crores in Worldwide market. Saaho (transl. May victory be yours) is a 2019 Indian action thriller film written and directed by Sujeeth. It was produced by Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Pramod Uppalapati and Bhushan Kumar under their respective banners of UV Creations and T-Series.[7][8][9] Filmed simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, it stars Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, marking the former's Hindi debut and the latter's debut in south Indian cinema.[10][11][12][13] The film follows an expansive criminal syndicate engulfed in a power struggle following the death of their leader all the while intelligence agencies use this to their advantage to take them down once and for all. Principal photography for Saaho began in August 2017. Filming took place in India, United Arab Emirates, Romania and Austria, and was undertaken with IMAX cameras.[14] Produced on a budget of ₹350 crore, it is one among the most expensive Indian films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Badshah, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and Ghibran, and released under the banner T-Series. Saaho was released in India in theatres and in IMAX on 30 August 2019.[15] Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Soundtrack 4.1 Track list Hindi 4.2 Track list Malayalam 4.3 Track list Tamil 4.4 Track list Telugu 5 Marketing and release 5.1 Games 5.2 Release 6 Reception 6.1 Critical response 6.2 Box office 7 References 8 External links Plot Roy, crime boss of Waaji City's underworld, is killed in a car accident. Devaraj, the son of a former crime boss, declares himself the next leader of the crime syndicate; he is supported by some members, but opposed by the rest. However, Roy's son Vishwank foils his plans by succeeding his father as the next boss. Vishwank is also determined to unmask his father's murderer and sets out to lead Waaji City. Roy had to set up a hydroelectric plant in India, but was opposed by the local minister of India, but he managed to get the permission sign on the letter from him. Now, the money of the gangsters are in a ship which gets destroyed in a bomb blast. The story then turns to India, where a genius thief steals about two trillion rupees with ease. A nationwide manhunt ensues to find the culprit. Undercover agent Ashok Chakravarthy is assigned as head of the manhunt taskforce. Although he initially refuses, he relents after finding out that Amritha Nair, a woman he is infatuated with, will also be on the taskforce. The taskforce uncovers the whereabouts of the thief and traps him during his next robbery, after Amritha and Ashok fall in love. They let the thief take a black box that can open a locker containing treasures at a secure building in Waaji City. Later, there is a chase in which Amritha, Ashok, and Officer David confront the thief at a bridge. It is then revealed that the thief was actually undercover officer Ashok Chakravarthy and the officer pretender with them is S. N. Saaho who is the actual person committing the robberies. As Saaho escapes with this partner David, Amritha along with the entire Indian justice department is stunned. Afterwards, it is revealed that Devaraj killed Roy in order to gain power and that the money of the gangsters are with him and that he was the one who planned the blast. Amritha then tracks Saaho all the way to Waaji city and pretends and she is still in love with him but is actually helping Ashok. Meanwhile, Amritha actually falls for him and betrays Ashok. While they are about to kiss, Amritha is shot and taken away by Devaraj. Saaho is forced by Devaraj to give him the black box, but later betrays him as he strikes a deal and gives the black box to Vishwank. Saaho also destroys Devaraj's building and steals the money that he had with him. Amritha is then subsequently saved by Ibrahim, one of Vishwank's associates. Saaho is then chased by Ashok and the police, with Amritha in a helicopter with a sniper, As the sniper is shooting him, Amritha tries to save Saaho by distracting the sniper, but the sniper pushes her towards the very end of the Helicopter, Saaho saves her with a jetpack, but is later arrested by the police. Kalki, the crime lawyer of the underworld , who was with Vishwank the whole time is revealed to be on Devaraj's side, she accesses the vault with the black box while Amritha locates and chases Alex, a man she met in a bar in Mumbai and Ashok meets up with Vishwank. Saaho is taken to Devaraj's village where he battles with Devaraj's goons and defeats them easily. Devaraj arrives, And Saaho reveals to him that he is Siddhant Nandan Saaho, The real son of Roy. Vishwank and Alex also reveal this to Ashok and Amritha and Kalki also witnesses a portrait of Roy and Saaho inside the vault, thereby shocking all of them. Saaho kills Devaraj by cutting off his head. Ibrahim reveals Saaho's real identity to the gang members, and Saaho becomes the next kingpin of the underworld. Some months later, Saaho locates Amritha somewhere in Austria and confesses his love for her, and they share a kiss and hug each other. In a distance, a sniper aims at Saaho as he opens his eye to the danger. Cast Prabhas as Ashok Chakravarthy/Siddhant Nandan Saaho Shraddha Kapoor as Amritha Nair Jackie Shroff as Narantak Roy Neil Nitin Mukesh as Ashok Chakravarty Arun Vijay as Vishwank Roy Chunky Pandey as Devaraj Vennela Kishore as Goswami Murali Sharma as David Lal as Ibrahim Mandira Bedi as Kalki Prakash Belavadi as Shinde Evelyn Sharma as Aisha/Jennifer Mahesh Manjrekar as Prince Tinnu Anand as Prithvi Raj Supreeth as Alex Sasha Chettri Girish Garladinne Damini Chopra[16] Kumar Raja Venati Naveen Varma Ganapathiraju Jacqueline Fernandez (special appearance in song "Bad Boy") Production The film was produced on a budget of ₹350 crore. The film was shot in Austria, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Romania and other parts of Europe. Principal photography began in August 2017. Arun Vijay, Jackie Shroff, Lal, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Mandira Bedi were roped in along with the leads, Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor. A large part of the budget was spent to shoot the action scenes in the film. International stunt coordinator Kenny Bates was brought in to choreograph the action scenes. The first schedule of the film, which was in Hyderabad, was completed by October 2017. The second schedule of the film began in December 2017 at Ramoji Film City. According to the producers of the film, Shraddha Kapoor had shot action sequences in the film with heavy weaponry. After a few days, they shifted to Dubai for a month where some of the major action sequences were shot with Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh, while Shraddha Kapoor switched to her next venture, Stree. After shooting half of the film in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Dubai, the cast and crew of Saaho began with the fourth schedule of the film in Abu Dhabi in February 2018 and ended within a few weeks. The fifth schedule of the film, also in Abu Dhabi, started in late-February. The sixth schedule of the film began in mid-March in Dubai and Romania. The final leg of film and romantic songs were shot in Innsbruck and in the Tyrol region of Austria. An action sequence, which features in an exceptionally long period of the screenplay, was shot extensively near the Burj Khalifa; 25 crores from the budget had been spent. Prabhas had gone under rigorous training, which involved cardiovascular and weight training, and plyometric obstacle races. Prabhas praised his co-star Shraddha Kapoor, stating that she was the best choice for her character. She holds a strong character in the film while Prabhas' character is a grey-shaded fictitious role.

He plays the character of a cop which will keep the audience guessing until the end. The film features some underwater sequences with Prabhas, who had learnt scuba diving in preparation. Prabhas will be dubbing his own lines in the Hindi version while a professional dubbing artist will dub for Shraddha Kapoor in the Telugu version.[34] The film features Neil Nitin Mukesh as the antagonist. Mandira Bedi, who is known for her grey roles on the small screen, will play an out and out negative role in the film also