Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor finally breaks her silence on the much-needed debate over the phenomenal success of Stree 2. That horror-comedy sequel, which hit the theaters on August 15, 2024, topped the ₹856 crore global box office and is declared a blockbuster. Much talk was done over its excellence, whom to give credit for that: Shraddha Kapoor or her co-star Rajkummar Rao? Well, Shraddha has now put all the speculations to rest.
Shraddha attended the re-launch of SCREEN magazine in Mumbai where she attended the SCREEN Live session where she opened up about the success behind the film. “When Stree released in 2018, it was a breath of fresh air. The script was so unique and entertaining, based on an urban legend that was both hilarious and spooky. I knew right then that it had the potential to be something special,” said Shraddha.
A True Team Effort
Shraddha Kapoor believes that the success of Stree 2 does not belong to one person, but to the work of the entire cast and crew. “The love and accolades we received for the first part were immense, and it set a high standard for the sequel. Hats off to the director Amar Kaushik, the writer Niren Bhatt, and the producer Dinesh Vijan for crafting such a brilliant follow-up. It’s important not to make sequels just for the sake of it—Stree 2 had substance, great performances, and engaging dialogues. Ultimately, it was a team effort, and the audience is the final judge of that,” Shraddha said.
She further added, “Movie making is at that stage where quality becomes the most important factor. Meaningful content comes first, and we are delighted that Stree 2 made it to the mark.”
Stree 3 Is Already in the Works
Exhilaratingly, the actress also declared that Stree 3 is underway. “When Amar sir told me he had a story for Stree 3, I was thrilled. I know it’s going to be something extraordinary. We can’t wait to bring it to the audience,” she shared, further fueling fan frenzy.
Stree 2, from the spicier horror-comedy universe created by producer Dinesh Vijan, took the franchise’s appeal to a newer height. Along with films like Bhediya and Munjya, the Stree film franchise manages to find a new importance in Indian cinema for its unique blend of horror and comedy and strong performances.
The plot of Stree 2 runs straight from where the first half had left, and this movie came up with another antagonist in the form of Sarkata, a headless creature targeting women. The star cast included some names like Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurana, among others, which made Stree 2 a hit at the box office.
While audiences wait with bated breath for Stree 3, it’s clear that Shraddha Kapoor’s devotion to her craft and her ability to resonate with audiences off and on screen are the very reasons behind her super success.
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