Munjya, starring Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma, released in theatres today, June 6, 2024. As one of the highly anticipated entries in the horror-comedy cinematic universe inspired by Indian folklore and mythology, it follows in the footsteps of Stree with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, and Bhediya with Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Munjya, and the latest update is set to heighten their excitement. Reports suggest that Varun Dhawan makes a cameo as ‘Bhediya’ in this film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Munjya Movie Review: Humour and Horror Come in Half-Measures in Abhay Verma and Sharvari Wagh's Supernatural Comedy.
As per those who managed to see the film early, Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Banerjee appear in the mid-credit scene of Munjya. They reprise their roles from the 2022 film Bhediya. The cameos confirm Munjya is part of Stree-verse, which also includes 2018 film Stree. For the unaware, Bhediya also had a mid-credit scene where Rajkummar Rao and Aparshakti Khurana also returned as their character from Stree, while it was revealed that Abhishek’s role in Bhediya was the same character he did in Stree. This interconnected universe is sure to excite fans with its blend of folklore and horror-comedy.
Watch Mid-Credit Scene Of Bhediya Below:
When director Aditya Sarpotdar was asked about the possible appearances of Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya and Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree in Munjya, he told News18, “A lot of people said that our film is like a prequel to Stree or a sequel to Stree 2. There were a lot of fan theories. Some even felt like there’s a separate Stree universe and Munjya is a part of it. Making a prequel or a sequel to a hit film is tough and our film isn’t either.” He further added, “There could be connections in my films too. You’ll come to know of that when you see it.” Munjya: Is The New Monster in Stree-Verse Inspired By Uchiha Itachi and Gollum From Lord of the Rings? Netizens Point Out Similarities!
Munjya, produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under the Maddock Films banner, marks the fourth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe. The film also Mona Singh and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles.
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