'Stree 2' Box Office: Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Film Beats Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' to Become Highest-Grossing Hindi Film Ever, Mints INR 586 Crore in India
Shraddha Kapoor's 'Stree 2' has officially dethroned Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' as the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, raking in a staggering INR 586 crore in just 34 days.
Stree 2, featuring a star-studded cast including Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurrana, Abhishek Banerjee and Pankaj Tripathi, has officially claimed the title of the highest-grossing Hindi film in India. According to renowned film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the horror-comedy has achieved a staggering domestic box office collection of INR 586 crore in just 34 days, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. Helmed by Amar Kaushik and penned by Niren Bhatt, Stree 2 is a sequel to 2018 hit Stree and has captivated audiences with its blend of humour, suspense and supernatural elements. ‘Stree 2’ Movie Review: A Stellar Rajkummar Rao and a ‘Massy’ Shraddha Kapoor Are Electrifying Together in This ‘Laughs & Spooks’-Packed Sequel (LatestLY Exclusive).
According to Taran Adarsh, Stree 2 collected INR 2.65 crore on Tuesday (September 17). Previously, Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee's Jawan held the title of the highest-grossing Hindi film with a collection of INR 582 crore. However, Stree 2 has now dethroned Jawan to become the new champion. Additionally, Stree 2 also has surpassed Ranbir Kapoor's Animal (INR 553.87 crore) and Sunny Deol's Gadar 2 (INR 525.7 crore) at the Indian box office. ‘Stree 2’ Box Office Day 33: Nearing INR 600-Crore Record, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Film Biggest Blockbuster of 2024.
'Stree 2' Beats 'Jawan' at Box Office
Released in theatres on August 15, Stree 2 shifts the focus from the female ghost of its predecessor to a headless villain named Sarkata, who has a mysterious connection to the original character. The film centres on Sarkata's quest to abduct women who assert their independence. In a pivotal scene, he destroys the statue of Stree, the guardian of Chanderi, signalling the start of his reign of terror. Congratulations to the team of Stree 2 for becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever!
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