Stree 2 Box Office Day 1: Biggest Opening Day of 2024 After Jawan and Pathaan. Amar Kaushik’s highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit horror-comedy film, Stree, has made a spectacular debut at the box office. Released on Independence Day, Stree 2 stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi. The film has surpassed all expectations, earning an estimated ₹60 crore on its opening day in India.
Record-Breaking Opening
According to Sacnilk.com, Stree 2 had special opening premieres on Wednesday, during which it earned ₹8 crore. On its official opening day, the film made approximately ₹46 crore, bringing the total to an estimated ₹60 crore. This impressive figure makes Stree 2 the biggest opening day grosser of 2024, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) and Fighter. These numbers are particularly noteworthy given that it took six days for the original Stree to make ₹60 crore net in India.
Gross Collection and Budget: On its first day, the film’s gross collection reached an astounding ₹60 crore, far exceeding its production budget of ₹50 crore. This remarkable achievement underscores the film’s massive appeal and strong audience pull.
Audience Reception: The film had a 75.09% occupancy on its opening day in Hindi, showcasing its widespread appeal. Stree 2 also becomes the biggest opening for a Hindi film of all time after Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (₹65.5 crore) and Pathaan (₹55 crore) last year.
Plot and Performances
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 sees Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor reprising their roles from the original. The film tells the story of how Sarkata now terrorizes the people of Chanderi, who look to Stree for help. The film is also sprinkled with numerous starry cameos, which the makers have carefully kept under wraps. Varun Dhawan reprises his role as Bhediya, even featuring in a song with Shraddha.
Competition and Success
Despite facing stiff competition from Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu-starrer Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham and Sharvari-starrer Vedaa on its opening day, Stree 2 managed to hold its own and bring in significant business at the box office. The film’s success is a testament to its engaging storyline, stellar performances, and the strong fan base of the original Stree.