The highly anticipated horror-comedy sequel, ‘Stree 2’, has taken the Bollywood box office by storm, quickly ascending to become the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024. Directed by Amar Kaushik and starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, the movie has surpassed all expectations by not only beating Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Fighter’ within its first five days of release but also setting new benchmarks in the industry.
‘Fighter’, which was released during the Republic Day weekend, had already set a high standard with its impressive box office run. It garnered approximately Rs 212.75 crores net and Rs 255 crores gross in its lifetime. However, ‘Stree 2’ has managed to eclipse these figures in under five days. By the fifth day, ‘Stree 2’ is on track to score more than Rs 30 crores net, bringing its total collection to over Rs 220 crores net domestically.
This remarkable achievement not only dethrones ‘Fighter’ from its number one position but also places ‘Stree 2’ as the year’s highest-grossing Bollywood film so far, a title it is poised to hold given its continuing momentum.
In addition to its box office success, ‘Stree 2’ has also set a new milestone for Shraddha Kapoor. On its fourth day of release, the film surpassed the total earnings of her previous hits, ‘Chhichhore’ (Rs 153 crores net), ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar’ (Rs 147 crores net), and ‘Saaho’ (Rs 145 crores net). This makes ‘Stree 2’ Kapoor’s highest-grossing film in the Hindi language.
This feat is particularly noteworthy as it marks Kapoor’s seventh movie to cross the Rs 100 crores net mark and her first to breach the Rs 200 crores barrier domestically. The film’s success cements her status as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars.
As of its fifth day, ‘Stree 2’ has already become the 31st biggest grosser in the history of Hindi cinema. Given its current trajectory, the film is expected to enter the top 25 by Tuesday, further solidifying its place in Bollywood history.
In the larger context of the 2024 Hindi box office, ‘Stree 2’ now stands as the second biggest grosser of the year, trailing only behind the massive success of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, which has amassed over Rs 293 crores net.
However, with the continued positive reception and strong word-of-mouth, industry analysts predict that ‘Stree 2’ may close the gap in the coming weeks.
The success of ‘Stree 2’ has not only been a win for the film’s cast and crew but also for the genre of horror-comedy in Bollywood. The film’s blend of humor, suspense, and supernatural elements has resonated with audiences, proving that there is a significant appetite for innovative storytelling in Indian cinema.
As ‘Stree 2’ continues its record-breaking run, all eyes are on the upcoming weekend to see if it can maintain its box office dominance and possibly challenge ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ for the top spot of 2024.
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