Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has taken the box office by storm, setting a new record as the biggest opener of 2024. The film has outperformed its predecessor and surpassed major releases such as last year’s Gadar 2 and this year’s Kalki 2898 AD.
The anticipation for Stree 2 was high, with paid previews held on Wednesday night contributing to the film’s early success. The advance bookings alone generated ₹20 crore by midnight on the day of release, foreshadowing a record-breaking opening.
According to Sacnilk, the paid previews brought in ₹8.35 crore, while the first-day collection soared to ₹46 crore, bringing the total opening day earnings to ₹54.35 crore.
This impressive performance has positioned Stree 2 as the top-grossing film of the year so far, surpassing the likes of Kalki 2898 AD and Fighter. The film’s release on the Independence Day holiday provided a significant boost, helping it dominate the box office despite competition from two other major releases, Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa. Both films, however, lagged behind, with Khel Khel Mein earning ₹6 crore and Vedaa bringing in ₹4.50 crore on their opening day.
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Trade analysts attribute Stree 2’s success to its strong performance across all circuits in the country, which contributed to its staggering box office numbers. While Khel Khel Mein is considered a well-made film with strong entertainment value, experts suggest that a different release date might have allowed it to perform better.
As the weekend approaches, Stree 2 is expected to maintain its stronghold on the box office, with the upcoming Raksha Bandhan holiday potentially boosting the earnings of all three films through positive word of mouth.
