Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor have reunited for the horror-comedy sequel Stree 2, following the success of the original film Stree, which debuted in 2018. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the first Stree was well-received by both critics and audiences, amassing over ₹180 crore at the box office on a budget of ₹23–25 crore, establishing it as a major hit.
With the first film’s success setting high expectations, Stree 2 has proven to be a worthy follow-up. According to an announcement on Maddock Films’ official Instagram, the sequel has set a new record for the highest Day 1 box office collection in India, earning ₹76.5 crore. Here’s a look at the impressive salaries of the film’s cast and who took home the largest paycheck.
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Abhishek Banerjee (Jana)
- Role: ‘Jana,’ Vicky’s friend in Amar Kaushik’s supernatural horror comedy.
- Salary: The 39-year-old actor received a paycheck of ₹55 lakh for his role in the sequel.
Aparshakti Khurrana (Bittu)
- Role: Bittu, one of the buddies of the main character, Vicky.
- Compensation: Reportedly earning ₹70 lakh for his part in the film.
Pankaj Tripathi (Rudra Bhaiya)
- Role: Back as ‘Rudra Bhaiya,’ the quirky paranologist.
- Remuneration: The 47-year-old actor is said to be receiving ₹3 crore for his stint.
Stree 2 Main Leads Fee
Shraddha Kapoor (Lead Role)
- Role: The leading lady of the Stree franchise.
- Salary: Allegedly charged ₹5 crore for her role, interestingly, without a character name.
Rajkummar Rao (Vicky)
- Role: Portrays Vicky, the lady’s tailor and savior of Chanderi.
- Highest-Paid: Rajkummar Rao takes home a hefty fee of ₹6 crore to save Chanderi from Sarkata.
Stree 2 Cameos Fee
Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan made a cameo appearance in Stree 2. He was allegedly paid INR 2 crore for his appearance. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar and Tamannah Bhatia also made cameo appearances in this film. However, their fees have not been disclosed. Given the substantial success of the franchise, it’s no surprise that the cast of Stree 2 has been handsomely rewarded for their performances.