'Stree 2' beats lifetime collection of ‘Animal’; fan jokes, 'someone check if Vanga is okay'
Stree 2 has emerged as the most profitable Hindi film of 2024, eclipsing even the high-profile releases of the year. Released on August 15, 2024, the film has quickly risen to prominence, surpassing major blockbusters like Jawan, Animal, and Kalki 2898 AD in profitability, according to PVR Inox data.
With earnings exceeding Rs 520 crore over its first 20 days and a production budget of approximately Rs 60 crore, Stree 2 has proven to be a major financial success, according to Sacnilk.com. The film achieved this milestone in just 18 days, making it the third fastest Hindi film to cross the Rs 500-crore mark, following Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. The movie’s impressive performance stands in stark contrast to the underwhelming returns from other big-budget films this year.
The film’s strong showing is a welcome relief to exhibitors, particularly in a year where many high-profile Bollywood releases have faltered. Films featuring major stars like Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan have struggled, with Akshay's Khel Khel Mein and Hrithik’s Fighter failing to make a significant impact. In comparison, Stree 2 has provided much-needed respite for cinema operators.
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao. Its success can be attributed to both its engaging content and its swift profitability. By the end of its extended opening weekend, the film had grossed around Rs 195 crore, with momentum continuing strongly in the following weeks, according to trade reports. In
