Stree 2 vs. Khel Khel Mein vs. Vedaa: A Battle of Advance Bookings. With a five-day weekend ahead, thanks to Raksha Bandhan on August 19, the box office battle is set to be intense. As the release date approaches, it will be interesting to see how the numbers play out and whether which movie can maintain its lead.
Stree 2 Leads the Pack
The horror-comedy Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is set to dominate the box office on August 15, 2024. With advance bookings already breaking records, the film is miles ahead of its competitors. According to Sacnilk.com, Stree 2 has amassed a whopping ₹11.37 crore in advance sales for its opening day, selling 381,878 tickets. This strong showing indicates a high level of anticipation and excitement among audiences.
Khel Khel Mein Struggles to Keep Up
In stark contrast, Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein is struggling to generate the same level of interest. The film has sold only 15,001 tickets, resulting in ₹55.33 lakh in advance sales. Despite Akshay Kumar’s star power and his history of successful Independence Day releases, Khel Khel Mein appears to be lagging significantly behind Stree 2 in terms of advance bookings.
Vedaa Faces Similar Challenges
John Abraham’s action-packed film Vedaa is also facing challenges in the advance booking race. The movie has sold 23,335 tickets, amounting to ₹56.57 lakh in advance sales. Like Khel Khel Mein, Vedaa is overshadowed by the overwhelming response to Stree 2. Despite its action-packed appeal, it seems to be struggling to capture the same level of audience interest.
Comparative Analysis: When comparing the advance bookings of these three films, Stree 2 is the clear frontrunner. Its ₹11.37 crore in advance sales dwarfs the combined advance sales of Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, which together amount to just over ₹1 crore. The significant gap in ticket sales—381,878 for Stree 2 versus 15,001 for Khel Khel Mein and 23,335 for Vedaa—highlights the audience’s strong preference for the horror-comedy sequel.
Other Major Releases on August 15
The Independence Day weekend will also see several other significant releases. Tamil actor Vikram’s Thangalaan, directed by Pa Ranjith. Puri Jagannadh’s Double iSmart, featuring Telugu star Ram Pothineni alongside Sanjay Dutt, are set to hit the screens. Additionally, the political drama Raghu Thatha, starring Keerthy Suresh, and Mr Bachchan, featuring Ravi Teja, will join the lineup.