Highlights
Stree 2, which is the much-awaited sequel of Stree which released in the year 2018, has released to packed theaters and has crossed ₹500 crore at the box office globally. This horror comedy flick was directed by Amar Kaushik and starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor which has impressed the audience with the horror comedy touch along with the social message. It was released in the theater on August 15th and to this day, people throng the cinema houses to watch the movie even after two weeks.
1: Star Power and Chemistry
The combination of Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor on the screen has been the major attraction for the audience. Still, people loved the chemistry between Shraddha and Rajkummar Rao especially in the songs ‘Aayi Nai’ and ‘Tumhare Hi Rahenge Hum.’ Rajkummar Rao also fits the comedy as well as serious roles perfectly which is one of the main reasons for the success of this movie.
2: Strategic Cameos and Special Appearances
Stree 2 cleverly utilizes cameos and special appearances to generate buzz and expand its cinematic universe:
- 7The character of Bhaskar (Bhediya) is played by Varun Dhawan who links Stree 2 to the whole supernatural world.
- Akshay Kumar making a cameo appearance as the descendent of Sarkata is funny and also leaves room for sequels.
- Tamannaah Bhatia’s song “Aaj Ki Raat” paved way for pre-release buzz and the audiences flocked to theaters.
3: Strong Supporting Cast
The film’s success is bolstered by its exceptional supporting cast:
4: Social Criticism in the Horror Comedy Film
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Aparshakti Khurana
- Abhishek Bannerjee
These actors are back from the first Stree and they all have given good performances and add to the main actors’ performances.
Stree 2 also picks up from where the first part left and tries to educate people about social issues using supernatural horror comedy. The film tackles themes of gender dynamics and patriarchy, reflecting current societal concerns:
- Role reversal: It has become a norm that men should not venture out at night because of the “Stree” danger.
- Disparities on the feudal customs that were placed upon women
- The topic of consent and obsession (in the related movie Munjya)
This combination of humor and satire has been appreciated by the audience, giving a new dimension to the horrors and comedies.
5: Technical Excellence
While not explicitly mentioned in the original article, it’s worth noting that the film’s success likely also stems from its technical aspects:
- Good visuals for supernatural things
- Fascinating and entertaining musical and choreographic numbers
- Amar Kaushik has done a marvelous job in this film by providing effective direction.
All these elements work together to come up with a visually appealing and an oratorically satisfying movie.
