Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2 Dips Further, Collecting Only ₹1.25 Crore on Day 41
Stree 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy Stree, has been a monumental success at the box office over the last 41 days. The film, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, made headlines as it became the second-biggest Hindi film of all time in terms of collections. However, as the film approaches its historic milestone of surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, Stree 2 is showing signs of losing steam at the box office.
As of the 40th day of its release, Stree 2 had collected approximately ₹579 crore, with a daily earning of ₹1.35 crore—its lowest single-day collection to date. Unfortunately, the numbers dipped further on the 41st day, with the film bringing in only ₹1.25 crore, taking its total earnings to ₹580.25 crore. While these figures still reflect a significant box-office haul, they also highlight the diminishing returns the film is now facing as it heads into the later stages of its theatrical run.
Stree 2 now requires just over ₹2 crore to overtake Jawan’s Hindi box office collections of ₹582.31 crore. While many believed Stree 2 could achieve this milestone within its sixth week, the film’s recent performance has cast doubt on whether it can cross the mark as quickly as anticipated. In comparison, Jawan reached the same collection number by the end of its eighth week, setting a high bar for any other Hindi film aiming to surpass it.
Even if Stree 2 manages to overtake Jawan’s Hindi collections, the overall position of Jawan in Indian cinema’s all-time box office hits list remains secure. With ₹640.25 crore earned globally, Jawan continues to hold the fifth spot among the highest-grossing Indian films. For Stree 2 to surpass Jawan’s total earnings, it would need to maintain its box office momentum, something that now appears increasingly challenging given its recent dip in collections. The slow pace of earnings also makes it unlikely that Stree 2 will climb much higher on the all-time box office list.
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Despite the slowdown in box office earnings, Stree 2 remains a critical piece of Dinesh Vijan’s expanding horror-comedy universe. The film’s universe first kicked off with Stree in 2018 and has since grown to include other films like Bhediya starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, which was released in 2022. Building on the success of these films, the universe will soon welcome new additions, including a movie centered around vampires, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, this upcoming film will further explore the supernatural themes that have resonated so well with audiences.
There is also buzz surrounding a planned spin-off focused on Shraddha Kapoor’s character in the Stree series. This potential project would delve into the backstory of her mysterious character and promises to offer fans deeper insights into the origins of Stree while expanding the shared universe even further. The horror-comedy genre has proven to be a successful formula for Bollywood, and Vijan’s unique universe seems primed to keep growing with each new release.
As Stree 2 nears the conclusion of its theatrical run, the focus now shifts to its place in the larger context of Bollywood cinema. While it may not surpass the overall earnings of Jawan, Stree 2 has carved out its place in history by delivering a significant box office haul, especially for a horror-comedy. Its success demonstrates the growing appeal of genre-bending films in Indian cinema, where a blend of humor and horror can still draw massive crowds.
For fans of Stree 2, the promise of future installments, spin-offs, and crossovers within the universe offers plenty to look forward to. And while the film’s current box office trajectory may not break all the records, it has certainly set the stage for more horror-comedy blockbusters in the years to come. Whether or not it overtakes Jawan in Hindi collections, Stree 2 has already solidified its place as a major Bollywood success story, and its legacy will continue to influence the genre for years to come.
