Veteran actor Sunny Deol has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team of ‘Stree 2’ for the film’s phenomenal success at the box office. Deol, who basked in the glory of a blockbuster hit last year with ‘Gadar 2’, took to his Instagram stories to share his excitement for the Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer. On Thursday, Deol posted the movie’s vibrant poster and penned an encouraging note for the cast and crew, writing, “Congratulations to team Stree 2 for bringing heavy monsoons to the box office and cheer for exhibitors.”
Sunny Deol’s words resonated with the film’s stellar performance, as ‘Stree 2‘ has not only captivated audiences but has also emerged as a box-office storm. The movie, which released on August 15, found itself in a tough box office battle, clashing with ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and ‘Vedaa’. However, ‘Stree 2’ quickly soared above its competitors, becoming the top choice for moviegoers by a significant margin.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh hailed the film’s performance as nothing short of extraordinary. In a tweet that encapsulated the film’s impact, Adarsh described it as a “storm,” “tsunami,” and “typhoon” that swept away all competition. “Call it a STORM or a TSUNAMI or a TYPHOON… #Stree2 records a SENSATIONAL extended weekend… The two major #Hindi films that released alongside it [#KhelKhelMein, #Vedaa] were severely impacted by the #Stree2 wave. #Stree2 has hit a DOUBLE CENTURY [Rs 200 cr NBOC] in just 4 days, a feat accomplished by only a select few #Hindi biggies in the past… A HISTORIC feat for a mid-sized film,” he tweeted.
According to Adarsh, the film’s remarkable journey to Rs 204 crore in just a few days is proof that audiences continue to embrace well-made, entertaining Hindi films. Adarsh shared detailed box office figures: “[Week 1] Wed previews 9.40 cr, Thu 55.40 cr, Fri 35.30 cr, Sat 45.70 cr, Sun 58.20 cr. Total: Rs 204 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice.”
Directed by Amar Kaushik, ‘Stree 2’ is the sequel to the 2018 hit horror-comedy ‘Stree’, which also starred Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. The sequel has successfully maintained the original’s blend of humor and horror, appealing to a wide audience base. Adding to the excitement, actor Varun Dhawan makes a special cameo appearance in the film, further drawing fans to the theaters.
With ‘Stree 2’ creating waves at the box office, Sunny Deol’s metaphor of “heavy monsoon” seems more than fitting, as the film brings a refreshing surge to cinema halls nationwide, promising to be a monsoon season that film exhibitors won’t soon forget.