‘Stree 2’ Breaks Box Office Record, Becomes First Blockbuster Of 2024
Its historic turnout for Bollywood as the horror comedy Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao, has emerged as the first blockbuster of 2024. The thriller has been garnering immense praise since its release and on its tenth day of release, the box office saw a notable surge in collection, raking in INR 33.80 crore.
Movie critic Taran Adarsh sharing the big news on social media platform X, wrote, “HISTORIC SATURDAY… #Stree2 emerges as the first BLOCKBUSTER of 2024… Creates HISTORY by surpassing the [second] Sat totals of #Gadar2 [₹ 31.07 cr], #Jawan [₹ 30.10 cr], #Baahubali2 #Hindi [₹ 26.50 cr], #TheKashmirFiles [₹ 24.80 cr], #Pathaan [₹ 22.50 cr] and #KGF2 #Hindi [₹ 18.25 cr]. #Stree2 is set to cross the ₹ 400 cr milestone on [second] Sun / Mon… Keeping in mind the remarkable pace and extraordinary audience support, its entry into the coveted ₹ 500 cr Club is now CONFIRMED. [Week 2] Fri 19.30 cr, Sat 33.80 cr. Total: ₹ 360.90 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice”.
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HISTORIC SATURDAY… #Stree2 emerges as the first BLOCKBUSTER of 2024… Creates HISTORY by surpassing the [second] Sat totals of #Gadar2 [₹ 31.07 cr], #Jawan [₹ 30.10 cr], #Baahubali2 #Hindi [₹ 26.50 cr], #TheKashmirFiles [₹ 24.80 cr], #Pathaan [₹ 22.50 cr] and #KGF2 #Hindi… pic.twitter.com/aZd0L1OPau
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 25, 2024
The movie has not only outpaced these blockbusters but has also set a new benchmark in the industry. With no signs of slowing down, it is expected to cross the Rs 400 crore milestone by the Second Sunday or Monday.
This upsurge in film’s box office numbers reflects its extraordinary support from audiences across India. The film’s unique blend of horror, comedy and social commentary, coupled with stellar performances and engaging storytelling, has resonated with viewers, driving them to theatres in droves.
The remarkable film has almost guaranteed its entry into the coveted Rs 500 crore club. More than being a commercial success, the film has also cemented its place in the annals of Indian cinema as one of the most successful sequels to date.
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The film is part of producer Dinesh Vijan’s larger horror-comedy universe, which also includes titles like Bhediya and Munjya. With an ensemble cast and the special appearance of the stars Varun Dawn and Tamannah Bhatia, the movie has shattered the box office and ranked at the top above all other Independence Day releases.
