Stree 2 broke records on its opening day at the Hindi box office, earning ₹54.35 crore, according to Sacnilk. This enormous collection on Independence Day, August 15, 2024, placed the horror-comedy sequel as the year’s largest opener, surpassing even Kalki 2898 AD’s Hindi release.
Amar Kaushik directed the film, which was produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios and starred Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee.
Introducing the Day One Collection: Excitement Awaits
Early estimates indicate that Stree 2 grossed ₹46.00 crore in India on its first day, with an additional ₹8.35 crore from preview shows on Wednesday evening. This fantastic start has solidified its status as the highest-grossing opener in 2024, exceeding even the likes of 2023’s classic Gadar 2, which began its box office trip with ₹40.1 crore.
The Resilience of Horror-Comedy: A Genre That Thrives
Stree 2 shows how the combination of horror and comedy is still a successful formula in Bollywood. With its talented cast, intelligent screenplay, and excellent timing, the picture has captivated both spectators and critics. As it continues its theatrical run, all eyes will be on its box office performance, but one thing is certain: Stree 2 is here to stay and slaughter.
Every Seat Filled: A Look at Nationwide Gatherings
The film had an excellent total Hindi occupancy percentage of 77.09% on its opening day, with theaters in major cities such as Mumbai, NCR, Pune, and Bengaluru registering full houses. The afternoon and evening shows had the biggest turnout, with occupancy rates reaching 84.86% and 85.00%, respectively. In the Delhi-NCR region, Stree 2 had 1200 shows with an 86.75% occupancy percentage, while Mumbai had 81% occupancy over 1103 shows.
Insights into Comparisons with Competing film Releases
Stree 2 was not the only picture in theaters on August 15, 2024. It competed with John Abraham’s Vedaa and the Akshay Kumar-starring Khel Khel Mein. Vedaa, released in Tamil and Telugu, grossed ₹6.52 crore in India, while Khel Khel Mein earned only ₹5 crore. Stree 2’s ₹54.35 crore total collection over two days (including Wednesday previews) outperforms the competition and solidifies its status as a major contender in this year’s box office race.
Global Perspectives: A Focus on the Worldwide Collection
While the domestic box office results are already spectacular, the global collection figures are much awaited. With such a fantastic start in India, Stree 2 is expected to do equally well in other markets, where Bollywood films are gaining popularity.
