Box Office Verdict: All-Time Blockbuster
Stree 2, Amar Kaushik’s sequel to the 2018 cult hit, has shattered records with ₹627.46 crore domestically (net), ranking #2 in Filmymojo’s 2024 box office charts. The Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor starrer became the highest-grossing horror-comedy in Indian cinema history.
Box Office Breakdown
Key Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Collection | ₹627.46 crore |
| Current Rank | #2 (All-Time) |
| Genre | Horror-Comedy |
| Release Date | August 15, 2024 |
| Director | Amar Kaushik |
| Lead Cast | Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor |
Genre Comparison
- Average Horror-Comedy Collection: ₹129.5 crore
- Stree 2 vs. Genre Avg: 385% above benchmark
- Top Horror-Comedies:
- Stree 2 (₹627.46 crore)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (₹185.63 crore)
- Stree (₹129.57 crore)
Unprecedented Records
Stree 2 rewrote the rulebook:
- Biggest opening for a horror film (₹73.25 crore)
- Fastest ₹500 crore grosser (18 days)
- Highest-grossing female-led Indian film
- First horror film to cross ₹600 crore
Budget vs. Business
The film’s profitability stunned the industry:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Budget | ₹75 crore |
| Marketing Spend | ₹35 crore |
| ROI | 8.36x |
| Breakeven Point | Achieved in 5 days |
Industry Context: Horror films typically need just 1.8x to be profitable.
Weekly Performance
Defied all genre conventions:
| Week | Collection (₹ Cr) | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹273.5 | – |
| 2 | ₹198.2 | 28%↓ |
| 3 | ₹98.4 | 50%↓ |
| 4 | ₹57.36 | 42%↓ |
Remarkable Trend: Just 28% second-week drop is unprecedented for any genre.
What Worked?
- Brand Value: 6-year wait amplified anticipation
- Social Media Hype: “O Stree Kal Aana” challenge went viral
- Theatrical Experience: 3D version contributed 39% of revenue
- Youth Connect: 68% audience below 25 years
Controversies That Fueled Growth
- CBFC Debate: Received ‘A’ certificate for horror elements
- Feminist Readings: Debates about the Stree character’s symbolism
- Political Parallels: Some groups called it “anti-tradition”
Final Verdict
With ₹627.46 crore, Stree 2 has:
- Redefined commercial potential of horror films
- Proven sequels can outperform originals
- Established new benchmarks for mid-budget cinema
Watch Recommendation: A must-watch theatrical experience, especially in 3D.
Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database