Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 Leads 2024 Advance Bookings: Surpasses Fighter and Kalki 2898 AD. Stree 2, the highly anticipated horror-comedy starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has set a new benchmark in advance booking sales for 2024. With 12 hours still remaining before its official release, the film has outpaced major contenders like Fighter and Kalki 2898 AD, securing the top spot in pre-sales.
A Juggernaut in Advance Sales
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 has proven to be a juggernaut in advance booking sales. As of 12 PM on August 14, the film has sold an impressive 2.60 lakh tickets across the three major national chains—PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. This achievement underscores the film’s massive appeal and the anticipation surrounding its release.
The horror-comedy is behaving like a solo release in a three-way clash. Leading against rival releases Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa by a significant margin. Stree 2 has also topped the chart of biggest pre-sales in 2024. Surpassing the advance sales of other biggies like Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, Fighter, and Kalki 2898 AD.
With 12 hours more to go, the movie has sold 2.60 lakh tickets in the top multiplex chains for the opening day alone. This figure leaves behind Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2.15 lakh). Fighter (1.45 lakh), Article 370 (1.25 lakh), and Kalki 2898 AD (1.25 lakh). It’s worth noting that Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Article 370 benefitted from Cinema Lovers Day, where tickets were priced at a flat rate of Rs 99.
Paid Previews and Record-Breaking Potential
The makers of Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 are also organizing paid previews on the night of August 14. A day before its full-fledged release. For these previews, the film has already sold around 70,000 tickets in the top national chains. This number is likely to surpass the 1 lakh mark by the end of its pre-sales for the night shows alone. If walk-ins contribute significantly. Stree 2 might challenge the 11-year-old record of the highest paid preview returns set by Chennai Express.
Including the paid preview advances, Stree 2’s total pre-sales have reached 3.30 lakh in PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. With these figures, the film is likely to target an opening of Rs 40 crore.