The advance booking numbers for the highly anticipated film Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, have been remarkable, overshadowing its competitors, Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, which are also releasing on Independence Day.
As of Monday evening at 8 PM, Khel Khel Mein has secured approximately 3,000 tickets for its opening day across national multiplex chains. In comparison, Vedaa has sold around 3,700 tickets for the same day. Together, the two films have sold a combined total of 6,700 tickets for Independence Day.
In stark contrast, Stree 2 has already sold approximately 130,000 tickets for its opening day. This figure is more than 19 times the combined total of Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, highlighting a significant disparity in audience interest.
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The combined ticket sales for Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa represent roughly 5% of the total sales achieved by Stree 2 for the opening day. This disparity raises concerns for the two films, especially given the significance of the Independence Day release window, which is typically reserved for major theatrical events.
The substantial success of Stree 2 compared to Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa underscores the potential of a successful franchise. Industry observers will be closely monitoring the ticket sales performance of the latter two films over the next few days, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday, to gauge their potential for recovery.
