Alia Bhatt's Jigra has scored a poor opening weekend as the film has seen a drop in collections on Sunday. After collecting Rs. 11.15 crores in two days, the film has collected in the zone of Rs. 5.75 to 6.00 crores on Sunday, taking three-day opening weekend to Rs. 17.00 crores.

It's curtains down for Jigra as the weekend trajectory is poor and the film will end up being a theatrical failure. The lifetime collections will be under the Rs. 40 crore mark and this spells trouble for all the stakeholders related to the film.

Jigra is another urban film from Dharma, which has alienated the core cinema-going audience and this was always expected when you sign an OTT director like Vasan Bala for a theatrical film. Jigra looked like a sub-par OTT film from the word go, but a certain section in the industry hyped the film prior to its release.

In reality, the teaser and trailer gave the vibe of an independent festival film, but unfortunately, even the content has not landed in the right direction. Without Alia Bhatt, the numbers would have been even worse.

The Vasan Bala directed Jigra led by Alia Bhatt has taken a slow start at the box office in India as early estimates suggest first-day business in the range of Rs. 4.75 to 5.25 crores. The film has taken an opening below the conservative expectations too, as the most pessimistic people had expected first-day business in the range of Rs. 6 to 6.50 crores.

Ideally, an Alia Bhatt film should have opened around Rs. 10 crore mark, but the slow indi feel to the teaser and trailer deserted a large section of audiences. Sadly, this is the definition of commercial cinema for the industry folks, just due to the influx of action.

Jigra will benefit by the Dussehra Holiday on Saturday and then dive to Sunday, and hence, opening weekend is expected to be in the zone of Rs. 23 to 25 crores. It’s then on the Monday test, though word of mouth seems to be mixed from the first day response.

Alia Bhatt follows Jigra up with YRF Spy Universe Film, Alpha, and that could do justice to her stardom and put up strong numbers.

Two absolutely distinct films release this Friday - Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. Former is a serious escape drama with action whereas latter is a fun film, albeit with a naughty subject. The Alia Bhatt starrer has a more upscale theme and target audience whereas Rajkummar Rao led film is catering to aam junta in smaller towns and cities. Vasan Bala has seemingly made a film which focuses on performance and intensity whereas Raaj Shaandilyaa is aiming at fun and laughter.

All of this means that at premium multiplexes at major urban centres, Jigra will take a lead. On the other hand, at major single screens and in the interiors, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video will have an edge. Alia Bhatt is of course a major star and that will fetch her quite some eyeballs. As for Rajkummar Rao, he is on a winning run after Srikanth & Stree 2 and would be aiming at scoring a hattrick. Presence of Tripti Dimri and a couple of popular songs does help the film’s cause as well.

As a result, one can expect an overall decent to good Friday at the box office with the best collections since the release of Stree 2 two months back. There have been multiple films that have released in the interim and none has taken any sort of opening barring the dubbed release Devara (Rs.7.95 crores). Now Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video are set to take a similar start in the range of Rs. 6-8 crores each while the combined collections are set to be around Rs. 15 crores at least, which will be a breather of sorts for the exhibitors and the distributors who have been waiting patiently for something noteworthy to strike.

Devara (Hindi) has done better than expected in its first week as close to Rs. 50 crores came in. The film was released without much fanfare, and though one would have expected an event arrival for the fantasy biggie, it came like a regular big budget affair. Since this is an absolutely open season currently with nothing major arriving from Bollywood either, the film could well have been pitched in a much higher manner, something that didn’t really turn out to be the case.

Hence, one had minimal expectations from the box office response of the film, especially in the Hindi version. However, if one compares the original Telugu and the dubbed Hindi version then even though former has seen much heavier moolah coming in, especially in the opening weekend, it’s the latter which has trended better. This is just like Pushpa which opened big in Telugu but then it was the Hindi version which trended better, hence resulting in almost equal lifetime score in both the versions.

Though in case of Devara, the Telugu version will still be bigger in the final haul, the Hindi version has indeed done well enough to reach Rs. 48.27 crores already. After seeing a good rise in collections on Wednesday, Gandhi Jayanti, the film did see an expected drop on Thursday to score Rs. 2.40 crores. However, that has been good enough to take the film as close to the Rs. 50 crores mark as possible. This is an open week ahead which means a score of Rs. 17-20 crores more would be added to its total and then some more will come in till Diwali biggies arrive.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a decent Monday for Devara (Hindi) as Rs. 4.40 crores came in. On Friday, the film had collected Rs. 7.95 crores, so the drop is less than 50%, which is better than being on the other side of the mid-point.

That said, the situation would have been even better had the collections been even more stable with the drop being in the range of 30%. This would have meant that the collections stayed in Rs. 5.50 crores range and hence even by the close of week, the minimum numbers would have been around Rs. 4-4.50 crores, which would have been quite good. In this case, the numbers may end up going below the Rs. 4 crores mark on Thursday, though absence of any new Hindi release this Friday means Devara (Hindi) will continue to play on.

Also, there is Gandhi Jayanti tomorrow which means collections will regain all over again. Also, even today the collections will be stable and there is a good chance that they may turn out to be better than yesterday since evening and night shows would act like pre-weekend. So far, the film has collected Rs. 33.92 crores and the first week haul would be in the whereabouts of Rs. 45 crores.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Devara (Hindi) has turned out to be a success story. It had a good weekend at the box office as Rs. 29.52 crores came in. It seemed on the cards as well when the first day collections came to Rs. 7.95 crores. That had pretty much set the stage well and post that even regular growth was promising enough to ensure a healthy weekend number for the film.

No wonder, after bringing in Rs. 9.50 crores on Saturday, the film moved well to a double-digit score on Sunday, what with Rs. 12.07 crores more coming in. This has been an icing on the cake for the Telugu biggie that arrived with hardly and marketing and promotion for the Hindi version and in the process has registered decent numbers. Yes, with enhanced build up en route release, the potential was for a much bigger number since NTR Jr. is leading the show with Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in there as well.

Nonetheless, a start has been made and now it’s about consolidating from this point on. An overall good haul is round the corner and with this NTR Jr. will emerge as one of the rare heroes from south to score a half century or more in the Hindi version as well. This could well have been pitched as a Rs. 100 Crores Club affair and while that won’t happen, the fact that the film has managed to be amongst the better runners of the year is a good deal indeed.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Kortala Siva film, Devara, which marked the return of NTR Jr to the big screen after the SS Rajamouli-directed RRR has shown good results at the box office in the opening weekend in Hindi. After opening at Rs. 7.95 crores on Friday, the film collected Rs. 9.50 crores on Saturday and finally, Rs. 10.75 crores on Sunday.

With this, the film is now on a very good position and the hold in collections on Monday, followed by the mid-week jump on Wednesday due to Gandhi Jayanti will decide the lifetime business. Right now, it looks like a fight to finish around the Rs. 75 crore mark in Hindi and emerge a clean hit.

NTR Jr. is all set for a long innings in Hindi, as Devara has proved that there is enough interest in the audience in North India for his feature films. While the 3-day weekend total is around the Rs. 28.25 crore mark, we need to see if Devara can hit the Rs. 4.50 crore mark on Monday, and hit a half-century in the first week.

Devara has acted as a good filler at the box office post-Stree 2, will benefit from a two week run until the release of Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video on October 11.

The NTR Jr., Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan led Devara has seen a growth in business on the second day. According to early estimates, the movie has collected in the range of Rs. 9 to 9.50 crores on Saturday, taking 2-day total collections in the vicinity of Rs. 16.25 crores.

Being a mass-heavy film, there was a chance for Devara to be flat on day 2, but a 15% growth is a positive sign. The Kortala Siva directorial will now be looking to consolidate the Saturday growth with another jump on Sunday and aim at a 3-day weekend total of Rs. 27 crores.

The film released with low expectations and rather muted promotions and hence the collections are proving to be a pleasant surprise for the trade. If Devara holds well on Monday, it is poised to be a success story in Hindi. The target will be to hit the 75 crore mark by the end of this run.

NTR Jr. is back after RRR, and the Man of Masses is back to doing what he does the best. According to early estimates, Kortala Siva-directed Devara has taken a smashing start at the box office in India. Our tracking indicates an all-India opening in the range of Rs. 90 crore to 95 crores, making it one of the biggest openers in the history of Indian Cinema.

The film has embarked on an earth-shattering start in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, whereas circuits like North India and Karnataka have performed better than expectations. The start is so-so in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, but that was always expected, and the hope is for the film to gain momentum over the weekend.

Devara is looking to score a non-SS Rajamouli record in the home territory of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, opening better than the Prabhas-led Kalki 2898 AD.  It's an excellent opening for Devara, and the talk also seems to be on the positive side.

The Kortala Siva directorial is also the biggest opening to date for NTR Jr, and the actor will now look to better this with every passing film going forward.

The Kortala Siva-directed Devara has taken a good start at the box office in Hindi as the NTR Jr. film has collected around Rs. 6.50 to 7.00 crores on the first as per early estimates. The film has collected around Rs. 2.75 crore across the national chains, which have accounted for 40 percent of the box office collections.

The film has done well in the mass belts, as the occupancy in single screens grew from strength to strength as the day passed by. The multiplexes were decent, but with a wide release, the occupancy could have been better. The pricing has played a big role as the makers have kept the pricing in check for the cinema-going audience. The morning shows were priced as low as Rs. 150 in premium multiplexes, and this has aided the collections.

The first weekend will be around the Rs. 30 crore mark, and the Monday hold will indicate if the film can enter the Rs. 100 crore club. Devara has opened better than Pushpa, KGF, and Baahubali in Hindi, and this puts the film in a better spot than the 3 to emerge a big grosser in Hindi.

It has been a really steady week for Tumbbad so far. The film has been holding up quite well on the weekdays with collections staying over the Rs. 1 crore mark right through. After collecting Rs. 1.06 crore on Monday and then Rs. 1.03 crore on Tuesday, the film did well on Wednesday too with Rs. 1 crore more coming in. That’s quite good because it’s numbers like these that will bring the film into a clean hit zone.

In fact, for the first time Stree 2 has some sort of competition as well, at least on the weekdays. Agreed that the film has been doing superbly even in its sixth week and the weekend was super solid too. However during weekdays, the film has surprisingly seen drops and though it’s still the highest collector amongst all other movies in the running, Tumbbad is now a close second which no one could see coming.

There is Devara: Part 1 releasing tomorrow and finally there would be a new film since Independence Day weekend that will actually bring in some numbers from the opening day itself. Still, for Tumbbad the job is done as it has come quite close to the Rs. 25 crores mark with a score of Rs. 24.66 crores to its name. It’s definitely going to cross Rs. 35 crores in lifetime and also has an outside chance to hit Rs. 40 crores, which will be superb.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was yet another good weekend for Tumbbad as it continued the momentum well into Sunday. On Friday, the film had anyways got a very good push due to National Cinema Day but what helped its cause was the steady run on Saturday which set the stage for momentum to be regained on Sunday. This is what happened as well with the collections going past the Rs. 2.50 crores mark all over again, what with Rs. 2.59 crores coming in.

Last Sunday, the film had collected 3.04 crores and it’s wonderful to see collections being close to that on the second Sunday. It shows that the film has now set itself well with audience word of mouth going in its favour and it won’t be anytime soon that it would go off the theatres. In fact, even though there will be a few south subbed films or other smaller Hindi films that will release in the interim period, Tumbbad will keep enjoying its run right till Diwali. So far, the film has collected Rs. 21.57 crores and now one can’t really put a number against the expected lifetime.

As for new release Yudhra, it couldn’t really show much momentum on Sunday. Ideally the collections needed to be closer to the Friday mark and even at the very minimum they needed to be over and above the Rs. 3 crores mark. Since that hasn’t quite happened, it all boils down to Monday. The weekend total of the film stands at Rs. 8 crores*.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

With National Cinema Day boosting the collections on the opening day (Friday), Yudhra saw a drop on Saturday. This was on the expected lines as well since the ticket prices went up to normal and then a substantial part of the opening weekend audience had already watched the film on Friday. The key was that the drop doesn’t turn out to be so heavy that the momentum just can’t be gained in days to follow.

From that perspective, it would have helped if the collections had stayed in Rs. 2.50-3 crores zone. The numbers came lower though at Rs. 2 crores* and now it has to be seen if some momentum comes today. The film is not without competition though as Stree 2 is still running quite strong and then there is Tumbbad, which is finding its own audience and is the second choice of the audience. Still, this one is the latest release and one just hopes that Bollywood gets a new film also to find some audience in theatres. The two day collections of Yudhra stand at Rs. 6.52 crores*.

Meanwhile, Tumbbad is going strong with Rs. 2.50 crores more coming on Saturday. The first Saturday had seen Rs. 2.65 crores being accumulated at the box office and now the second Saturday is not too far off. The collections have been quite consistent for the film and looking at the trend, on Sunday the film will cross Rs. 3 crores again and build on top of Rs. 18.98 crores that it has gathered so far.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The National Cinema Day led to jubilation in the exhibition sector as almost all the films ran with house full or near sold-out shows. Once ticket prices came to normal on Saturday, September 21, the collections of all the films dropped. But one film proved to be an exception – Navra Maza Navsacha 2. The film is having an unbelievable run in Maharashtra and is sure to become one of the biggest Marathi blockbusters of all time.

As per trade sources, Navra Maza Navsacha 2 earned Rs. 2 crores approx. on the day of release. The word of mouth is positive and there’s a huge demand for the film as the first part, Navra Maza Navsacha (2004), has a cult following. As a result, the second day collections saw a jump and it earned Rs. 2.40 crores approx. The increase in collections might not seem much but it's significant as a chunk of moviegoers saw the film at Rs. 99 on the first day while the rates were high on Saturday. Yet, the audience turned up to see it which shows that the word has spread.

In fact, Stree 2, which is having a historic run, is facing tough competition for the first time since its release more than a month ago, thanks to Navra Maza Navsacha 2. There’s such an insane demand for the film that the theatres are now adding extra shows and allotting 2 and even 2 ½ screens to it.

Meanwhile, the shows of the new releases –Yudhra and Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam – have been drastically reduced as their collections fell down on Saturday after a decent first day. Mumbai’s popular Gaiety-Galaxy cinemas, also known as G7 multiplex, was playing 2 shows of Navra Maza Navsacha 2 in 105-seater Gossip and 3 shows of Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam until Saturday. From Sunday, they are compelled to play 4 shows of the Marathi film while Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam now only has 1 show at 12 noon.

In the Marathi-dominated area of Dadar-Matunga-Lalbaug, theatres have discontinued Yudhra. The single screens of Dadar have majorly given all shows to Navra Maza Navsacha 2 with Stree 2 and Tumbbad getting one show each in Inox Nakshatra and MovieTime Star City respectively.

In multiplexes like Inox Raghuleela Kandivali, PVR Oberoi Mall Goregaon, PVR Orion Panvel, PVR Growel Kandivali and Mukta A2 SunCity Cinema, Yudhra now has just 1 show. Navra Maza Navsacha 2, meanwhile, has 6 shows in Inox Raghuleela Kandivali and PVR Oberoi Mall Goregaon. It has a whopping 16 shows in Cinepolis Thane, 14 shows in MovieTime Hub Goregaon, 13 shows in PVR Orion Panvel and 12 shows in Maxus Borivali.

Theatres like Regal Cinema rarely play a Marathi film. It's showing Navra Maza Navsacha 2 all day. In a rare instance, MovieTime Suburbia Bandra and PVR Le Reve Bandra, too, have accommodated the comedy sequel, looking at the demand.

The scenario is similar in other centres of Maharashtra as well. It now remains to be seen how big the Sunday would be for Navra Maza Navsacha 2. But it’ll be something to watch out for, looking at the showcasing. The trending also proves that the weekday collections will be encouraging.

Last year, Baipan Bhari Deva (2023), the second biggest blockbuster of Marathi cinema, collected Rs. 12.50 crores in the first week. Navra Maza Navsacha 2 has the potential to do higher in the first week, although reaching the first week's collections of Riteish Deshmukh’s Ved (2022) – Rs. 20.67 crores – will be tougher.

Both Baipan Bhari Deva and Ved had the benefit of open weeks and their second week collections were more than the first week earnings. Navra Maza Navsacha 2, however, will face a challenge as Dharmaveer 2 will be arriving on September 27. The first part was a decent hit. Devara, starring Jr NTR, Jahnvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, will also take away some screens. This will be followed by Joker: Folie a Deux on October 2 and Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video on October 11. Thus, it’ll be an interesting scenario as theatres will accommodate new releases while also giving sufficient shows to Navra Maza Navsacha 2, should the demand persist.

Yudhra did well on Friday as quite a few shows, especially in the evening and night, went houseful for the film. It’s always a pleasant sight to witness full houses for a film, especially when it’s not a star driven affair, and that makes it all the more heartening for Yudhra. A film like this needs all the push on the very first day so that word of mouth can be generated and then it can do well on the basis of content and entertainment it has to offer. Hence, it’s indeed a blessing when the release is timed with an event like National Cinema Day, which provides all the right impetus to a film.

This is what happened in case of this Siddhant Chaturvedi starrer that made the most of the reduced ticket price of just Rs. 99 and resulted in theatres seeing very good footfalls. As much as Rs. 4.52 crores came for the film on the very first day and now what it needs to do is build upon the feedback that has been generated. If it somehow comes close to Rs. 3 crores mark today, then that would be a stage and platform set for it to keep bringing in audiences. At the very least it would need to stay on top of Rs. 2.50 crores at least so that it can then get some momentum again on Sunday.

The genre of the film is similar to Kill though that one was rustic and rooted while this is stylish and urban. In a way, this brings it more in the zone of Crackk. That film too had opened around the same lines as Rs. 4 crores but then couldn’t recover as Saturday had come to Rs. 2.32 crores (which was still okay) but then Sunday had sealed the fate as it went down further to Rs. 2.30 crores. Hopefully, Yudhra will show better trajectory and end up doing better at the box office.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a superb Week One for Tumbbad as Rs. 13.44 crores came in. These are by far the best ever collections for a re-released film in the modern era. There was Rockstar that made waves a few months back and then recently Laila Majnu did well too. However, their lifetime score stayed under Rs. 10 crores mark. However, given the manner in which Tumbbad is currently doing, it will easily go past the Rs. 25 crores mark in its lifetime.

What has really worked for this fantasy horror film is the fact that Sohum Shah treated this like a new film release and went all out to market and promote it, and that too in an intelligent manner. There was a tight two-week campaign for the film and the creatives along with video content that was presented before the audiences was remarkable. Moreover, the target footfalls were meticulously planned. It was a known fact that to begin with the film would need to cater to key multiplexes at the urban centres and that’s why there was a lot of focus on digital media, something that ensured that the film reached out to the right set of people.

No wonder, the first week is now almost the same as the entire lifetime collections of the original release in 2018. Back then the film had collected Rs. 13.57 crores in its entire run and now the first week numbers itself are on the same lines. Today being National Cinema Day, the film is already registering brisk sales and will lend further momentum to its impressive run.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Tumbbad is not slowing down at all. After taking an opening of Rs. 1.65 crores on Friday, and then growing quite well over the weekend, the film has been staying very consistent at the box office. If Monday (Rs. 1.69 crore) and Tuesday (Rs. 1.66 crore) were bigger than Friday, then Wednesday is quite good too with the collections coming to Rs. 1.42 crore.

This is quite good because all it needs to do now is stay around the same mark today and then see a very good jump tomorrow. With National Cinema Day leading to tickets being sold at just Rs. 99, there is bound to be good momentum that the film will pick up. At least Rs. 2-2.50 crores are pretty much on the cards here, though a higher number can’t be ruled out. That would be good enough to give the film a much-needed push at the box office for the remainder of the weekend.

As of now, Tumbbad has collected Rs. 12.11 crores and rest assured, if not by tonight then by tomorrow morning it will cross the lifetime numbers of its original run, Rs. 13.57 crores. In fact, it won’t be entirely surprising if the film ends up doubling this number in the renewed run, which means an overall lifetime in excess of Rs. 40 crores which will make it a clean hit.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was an excellent Monday for Tumbbad as the collections were even better than the opening day. On Friday the film had collected Rs. 1.65 crores and now on Monday Rs. 1.69 crores have come in. Anything above Rs. 1 crore would have been decent and what the film has actually achieved is superb, as it signifies that now it will stay in circulation comfortably till Dusshehra.

The Sohum Shah starrer has now gathered Rs. 9.03 crores and by evening it will get into a double digit score. The film should stay on top of Rs. 1.50 crore mark right till Thursday and then second Friday is bound to be bigger than the first Friday due to National Cinema Day. This means that the lifetime of this horror fantasy film will comfortably go past the Rs. 25 crores mark, which will make it a good success.

This also means that the trend will now begin for many films from the past to re-release. A word of caution though - This path needs to be treaded carefully. It makes sense to revive only those films which have “not been too successful” at the box office but have either gained cult status over the years or become popular in pop culture. If every filmmaker starts reviving their offerings from the past with just a nostalgic value attached to it, or in the hope that their flop will now turn into a hit, then this trend too will die as quickly as it has begun.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Tumbbad has seen a good weekend at the box office. The film did well on the very first day when Rs. 1.65 crore came in and ever since then saw a gradual increase in collections on a daily basis. As a result, Sunday went over Rs. 3 crores mark with Rs. 3.04 crores being accumulated at the box office. This may seem like a small number but one needs to consider the fact that we are talking about a re-release here and that too for a controlled release in select shows at the chosen multiplexes.

As a matter of fact, several shows of the film have gone houseful as well and that was heartening to see. If not for Stree 2, situation at theatres would have been really bad in the last few weeks and now in its own little way, Tumbbad is managing to keep, at least, a segment of theatres occupied, something that will stay on to be the case for rest of the month as well. The horror film with Sohum Shah leading the charge has minted Rs. 7.34 crores so far and that’s more than what it had collected in its entire first week (Rs. 5.85 crores) during its original release in 2018.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Filmmaker Amar Kaushik’s Stree 2 starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor has turned out to be the biggest surprise of the year at the box office. There were expectations from the film after the first one in the series Stree (2018) being a hit. But not many would have expected the movie to near the huge milestone of Rs. 600 crores at the India box office.

Stree 2 recently completed its fifth weekend, and this has ensured that the film has crossed another major milestone. The Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer has broken the record of the highest fifth weekend score at the India box office as the movie made a strong Rs. 16 crores in that period.

In doing so, Stree 2 has overtaken some of the biggest blockbusters. The previous record for the fifth weekend was held by Uri: The Surgical Strike with Rs. 12.50 crores. Stree 2 and Uri are the only two films on the list to have scored in double figures in the fifth weekend. These two films are followed by Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (Rs. 7.36 crores), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi, Rs. 6.97 crores), Jawan (Rs. 6.45 crores), KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi version, Rs. 6.35 crores) and Kantara (Hindi, Rs. 6.25 crores).

Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and Jio Studious and also starring Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi and Abhishek Banerjee, the current score of Stree 2 is a humongous Rs. 580.18 crores.

Highest 5th weekend grossers at a glance:

Stree 2 – Rs. 16 crores

Uri: The Surgical Strike – Rs. 12.50 crores

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior – Rs. 7.36 crores

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Rs. 6.97 crores

Jawan – Rs. 6.45 crores

KGF Chapter 2 – Rs. 6.35 crores

Kantara – Rs. 6.25 crores

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The Kareena Kapoor Khan led The Buckingham Murders has take a dull start at the box office in India. According to early estimates, The Buckingham Murders has collected in the range of Rs. 1.15 to 1.35 crores on the opening day, putting the vibe of trade back in the unhappy space.

The film has seen a limited release in India on just 700 screens and will be looking to see a jump in business over the weekend. The Hansal Mehta directorial will look to double up on Saturday and target an opening weekend of Rs. 6 crores. It will then boil down to the Monday test for this Ekta Kapoor production.

The Buckingham Murders has taken a dull start due to the trailer, which had the vibe of a direct to digital product. The film looked like a poor product from the word go and Kareena Kapoor's presence has pushed the business to the upside of Rs. 1 crore.

Its a failure but we need to see if it can reach a facesaving result by end of its run.

It was a very good fourth week for Stree 2 as collections remained impressive right through. In fact, from Monday to Wednesday they stayed consistently over Rs. 3 crores mark and though it would have been an even happier scenario had the situation remained the same on Thursday as well, the trending had indicated that for the first time in its run the film will go below Rs. 3 crores milestone.

This is what happened too as Rs. 2.90 crores came on Thursday. Unlike the week before when weekday trending was at a higher trajectory, the film followed more of a regular expected trajectory this week. Still, the collections are by and large quite good and though today too the film will stay under the Rs. 3 crores mark (unless the BOGO offer ends up resulting in a sudden surge), tomorrow and day after there would be a rise all over again and the numbers may well end up being on top of the Rs. 5 crores mark.

The film has now also collected Rs. 564.18 crores and is just Rs. 20 crores away from going past the Jawan (Hindi) lifetime of Rs. 584 crores. More than half of this number would be surpassed by close of this weekend itself and then it will most likely be the top grossing Hindi release ever by the time the fifth week comes to a close.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Stree 2 is continuing to show good hold on weekdays as Tuesday numbers came to Rs. 3.20 crores. Monday collections were Rs. 3.60 crores, so it’s a nominal 10% drop, and also on expected lines. The good part is that the numbers are still in excess of Rs. 3 crores and that’s what the film would be aiming for today and tomorrow as well.

This should stay on to be the case as well unless something really surprising happens in these couple of days. The film has been showing good trending all this while and with zero competition around it, it’s going to be remain the same for next few days as well. Yes, there is The Buckingham Murders coming in as well, but Stree 2 will still continue to retain screens as appropriate and then again go on an overdrive over the weekend.

The horror comedy has now reached Rs. 558.24 crores and will go past Rs. 565 crores comfortably by the close of week. In fact, it has already crossed the lifetime number of Animal (Hindi) (Rs. 556.36 crores) which means the only frontier it needs to cross is that of Jawan (Hindi) lifetime, which is not too far away.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After seeing double digit collections on Sunday, a drop was inevitable for Stree 2 on Monday. All that had to be seen was whether it’s a 50% drop from Friday or lesser than that. As it turned out, it was a controlled drop as after bringing in Rs. 4.84 crores on Friday, the film did stay over Rs. 3 crores mark on Monday as 3.60 crores came in.

This is reasonable because if somehow the film manages more than Rs. 3 crores today as well, then it will remain the same for the next two days as well, hence ensuring moolah in the range of Rs. 12 crores. Even in the worst-case scenario, double digit weekdays will be there for the taking but since right now competition is with the Hindi lifetime collections of Jawan, every crore counts.

The horror comedy has now collected Rs. 555.04 crores and would be aiming to get into that Rs. 563-564 crores range by the time the fourth week is through. Post that around Rs. 15 crores more are expected in the fifth weekend which means lifetime collections of Jawan (Hindi), which stand at Rs. 584 crores, will be pretty much crossed by the close of fifth week.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The next big milestone has been achieved by Stree 2. The film has now crossed the elusive Rs. 550 crores milestone and that too after fourth weekend itself. The horror comedy currently stands at Rs. 551.44 crores and the next film it would be aiming to go past is Animal which had collected Rs. 556.36 crores in its Hindi version. That would be accomplished by tomorrow itself and then it’s race to go past the lifetime score of Jawan (Hindi) (Rs. 584 crores) will begin.

The film saw good trending over the weekend with Sunday seeing some growth as well after an 80%+ jump on Saturday. As a result, it found itself back in the double digits zone, something that had previously happened on last Sunday. The score stood at Rs. 11.40 crores and this will be pretty much it for the film when it comes to a double-digit score for the rest of its run. The only day when this may happen again is Cinema Lover’s Day later this month but by and large, the aim would now be to keep collecting in the upwards of Rs. 3 crores for rest of the weekdays before seeing a surge all over again over the weekend.

All eyes are now on the announcement of Stree 3. Since Stree 2 has now over-performed to such a great extent with its lifetime set to be more than four times that of Stree, the pressure would be on Stree 3 to be simply extraordinary. Whenever it arrives, it will take a bumper start for sure. However, it would be the content that would help it cover the kind of distance that Stree 2 has.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

In 22 days (plus paid previews), Stree 2 has surpassed the lifetime collections of Pathaan (Hindi) (Rs. 524.25 crores) and Gadar 2 (524.45 crores). This isn’t something that no one could have ever seen coming but then it has happened indeed and made everyone stand up and notice the kind of mayhem that the horror comedy has turned out to be.

The film stayed over Rs. 5 crores mark on each of the weekdays and even on Thursday brought in Rs. 5.70 crores. That’s terrific since there was this Monday to Tuesday drop that was more than expected by ever since then the film has been quite stable. As a result, the current total of the film has reached Rs. 526.43 crores and in the process two of the biggest all time mega blockbusters of all time have been left behind already. Yes, Pathaan did more of one accounts for other languages as well but then even that number would be surpassed by the close of this weekend.

The next two targets for the film are Animal (Hindi) (Rs. 556.36 crores) and Jawan (Hindi) – Rs. 584 crores. While former would be surpassed before the close of the coming week, latter too would be challenged in a big way in the time duration that Stree 2 is playing in theatres. Since there isn’t any major competition whatsoever from Hindi films for next couple of months, there are all the chances that Stree 2 would be the biggest Bollywood grosser ever.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The greatest superstar of Tamil Cinema, Thalapathy Vijay, arrived on the big screen today with the Venkat Prabhu directed The GOAT. The film has opened to bumper response at the box office in India, as the film has recorded houseful boards nationwide. According to early estimates, The GOAT has collected in the range of Rs. 54 to 56 crores on the opening day in India.

Of this, approximately Rs. 37 crores has come in from Tamil Nadu, with other Rs. 18 crores coming in from Rest of India. The film is the 2nd biggest opener of all India for a film from Tamil Nadu, just after another Thalapathy Vijay film, Leo.

Globally, the estimates have indicated a start of Rs. 110 crore, marking it the 2nd Vijay film to open at Rs. 100 crores across the world. Being Thalapathy Vijay's 2nd last film, The GOAT is expected to emerge a blockbuster of epic proportions and end up finding a place in the top 5 grossers of all time.

The GOAT has taken the biggest opening for a Tamil film in 2024 and will become the grossing Tamil film of all time in 2 days flat.

Stree 2 saw a rare day on day drop in collections as Rs. 5.65 crores came in. This was after Monday had held on quite well with Rs. 7.05 crores in its kitty. Actually, if one looks at Friday (Rs. 9.25 crores) to Tuesday progression then it’s rather good. It’s just that Monday was so good that now Tuesday looks relatively lesser, though as a stand-alone number it’s fine.

As a matter of fact, for a fourth Monday, a score in excess of Rs. 5 crores is rather impressive. Today too the film should stay over Rs. 5 crores mark, though tomorrow the numbers may get into the Rs. 4 crores zone. This also means that though it had earlier seemed that at least Rs. 25 crores will comfortably come in during the weekdays, this won’t be the case now, though more than Rs. 20 crores are coming for sure.

The overall numbers are still quite fantastic at Rs. 515.05 crores and while Rs. 600 crores is still in contention, one just hopes that drop as evidenced yesterday doesn’t get repeated today and tomorrow, because otherwise it will primarily become a weekend accumulator. For an entry into the Rs. 600 Crores Club, weekday collections are quite important too and the trending for that would be known during rest of the week.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After scoring a record weekend at the box office, Stree 2 has started even weekdays on a fantastic note. The numbers are simply superb on Monday, what with 7.05 crores coming in. Had the collections been in the whereabouts of 5-6 crores then even that would have been amazing. However the fact that they are much closer to Friday collections of 9.25 crores goes on to show that audiences have lapped the movie with open arms, and how.

A number in excess of 7 crores on Monday shows that the weekdays again would contribute at least 25 crores which means the third week will now comfortably go past the 70 crores mark, which is unbelievable and unprecedented. This is in fact a mind blowing Friday to Monday hold, and with weekdays set to be super strong, one can’t even imagine how the fourth weekend is going to look like. In fact even in the worst case scenario, at least 25-30 crores more will come in again by close of next weekend, which means 50 crores more are set to be collected in a jiffy.

All of this is setting up the film well to set up the 600 Crore Club from just one language and that’s going to be a record. Last year when four films went past the 500 crores mark then many wondered whether there would be a film in 2024 that will reach there. However, Stree 2 has done that in a jiffy already and with 509.40 crores in its kitty already, one just can’t put a final number on the film’s box office results as yet.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2 continues to make history at the box office. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror-comedy sequel has become a box office phenomenon since its release, and its stellar third weekend performance has propelled it into record-breaking territory.

Third Weekend Triumph: During its third weekend, Stree 2 pulled in a remarkable Rs. 48.75 crore, surpassing some of the biggest Hindi cinema blockbusters of recent years. By doing so, it has not only cemented itself as the highest third weekend grosser of all time but also created waves across the industry. Its performance is especially significant because many films typically see a considerable drop in collections by their third weekend, but Stree 2 has defied the norm, showing sustained interest and widespread appeal.

Comparative Look: In just three weekends, Stree 2 that collected Rs. 48.75 cr has outpaced all-time heavyweights, shattering the seven-year-old record held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Rs. 42.55 cr. The film’s engaging mix of horror and comedy has clearly struck a chord with audiences, resulting in an unprecedented third-weekend performance. Despite being a pan-Indian blockbuster, Baahubali 2 was dethroned by Stree 2 in the third weekend gross category. When Baahubali 2 released in 2017, it was hailed for setting high box office standards, but now, Stree 2 has redefined what is possible for a Hindi film.

Besides Baahubali 2, Stree 2 has surpassed Gadar 2, a sequel to one of Bollywood’s most iconic films, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, another highly anticipated release, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which was one of the biggest releases of its year, and other films that have been left trailing in the wake are Dangal, Pathaan, and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.

Box Office Milestones: The box office journey of Stree 2 has been nothing short of extraordinary. The film opened to an explosive start, crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark by the end of its first weekend. Its strong word of mouth and appeal across demographics helped it maintain steady footfalls throughout its second week, and by the end of the second weekend, Stree 2 had easily crossed the Rs. 200 crore mark.

The third weekend, however, was where Stree 2 truly made its mark, adding Rs. 48.75 crore to its tally, pushing its total collections well past the Rs. 500 crore mark. With this, Stree 2 joins the exclusive Rs. 500 crore club, a monumental achievement for any film, and especially significant for a horror-comedy.

Baahubali 2’s Seven-Year Record: Until now, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion had held the record for the highest third-weekend collections in Hindi cinema with Rs. 42.55 crore. Released in 2017, the film was considered untouchable in terms of box office performance. However, Stree 2’s massive popularity has shattered this perception, with its Rs. 48.75 crore third-weekend gross leaving Baahubali 2 behind.

This is no small feat, considering Baahubali 2 was a multi-language release that attracted a massive audience across India. Stree 2, a Hindi-only film, outperforming such a juggernaut speaks volumes about its widespread appeal and the powerful storytelling that connects deeply with audiences.

Eyes on the Future Prize: With its extraordinary third weekend, Stree 2 is now setting its sights on becoming the highest-grossing film in Hindi cinema. The current titleholder is Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which amassed massive collections in its initial weeks. However, with the consistent and impressive performance of Stree 2, industry analysts believe it could potentially surpass Jawan’s lifetime gross.

Stree 2 is benefitting from its perfect mix of thrilling entertainment and humor, and with minimal competition at the box office, its steady growth shows no signs of slowing down. If it continues its current trajectory, Stree 2 might just end up rewriting the history books, challenging Jawan for the title of the highest-grossing Hindi film ever.

To 10 All-Time Highest Third Weekend Grosser Stree 2 - Rs. 48.75 cr Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 42.55 cr Gadar 2 - Rs. 36.95 cr Animal - Rs. 34.95 cr Jawan - Rs. 34.81 cr Dangal - Rs. 31.79 cr Pathaan - Rs. 30.15 cr Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior - Rs. 27.48 cr The Kerala Story - Rs. 27.35 cr PK - Rs. 26.75 cr

It was a huge Saturday for Stree 2 as a massive Rs. 17.40 crores more came in. Clearly, the film is winning over new audiences on a daily basis and it’s certainly not done yet. The film is much more than just the opening weekend or festival period phenomenon as now it’s doing well even on regular days and that too in its third week.

In fact, majority films this year which have turned out to be successes have struggled to score as much in their entire second week as Stree 2 has done on its third Saturday, which pretty much tells the tale. The film has been scoring on high double digits and with some push today, it could even go past the Rs. 20 crores mark. As matter of fact, last Sunday was ultra-huge when Rs. 40 crores milestone was crossed, something that was also aided by the fact that Monday was a partial holiday of Janamasthami. There is no such holiday period ahead for the film now but still even if there is regular Saturday to Sunday growth today, then this feat could well be accomplished.

This would mean that the film would then be in a real chance to cross the Rs. 500 crores mark by the close of third weekend itself. It has already clocked Rs. 480.25 crores, which is a huge total and anything around Rs. 20 crores will set it up for the Big Boys Club, which is currently dominated by Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan, Animal and Baahubali: The Conclusion.

All Time Blockbuster.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After getting into the single digits for the first time in its run on Thursday when Rs. 9.10 crores had come in, Stree 2 continues to score a single digit as Rs. 9.25 crores came at the box office. This was on the cards as well as there was no new notable release this Friday and hence the ground was wide open for Stree 2 to make merry. Lack of new competition has turned out to a real boon for the film since last week as it has been having a rather uninterrupted run.

The film has collected Rs. 462.85 crores already and what’s to be seen is whether over Rs. 38 crores come between today and tomorrow to give it a chance of entering the Rs. 500 Crores Club over the weekend itself. Last weekend, the film had seen huge growth from Friday to Saturday with collections almost doubling up. If that miracle happens all over again this weekend, then Rs. 500 crores is set to be surpassed by Sunday.

However, if the growth is regular like 50%-60% then this would take time because, unlike last two Sundays when Mondays were Rakshabandhan and Janmaashtami holidays (due to which collections continued to be good in the evening and night shows as well), there isn’t any festival this Monday which means Sunday growth over Saturday would be nominal.

Nonetheless, this has turned out to be a huge haul for Stree 2 and pretty soon it would be time for all involved to pop the champagne. The exhibition sector really needed a big one to keep theatres in circulation during this dull time period and the horror comedy has come as a pleasant surprise for everyone as a whiff of fresh air.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Indian box office has long been the battleground for cinematic giants, with each blockbuster vying to set new records. Among the many milestones a film can achieve, maintaining a streak of double-digit earnings over consecutive days is one of the most telling indicators of its mass appeal and staying power. Topping this list is the monumental success of Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion, which maintained its double-digit daily box office collection for an astonishing 17 days. But now, a new contender is on the horizon - Stree 2.

Stree 2 starring Rajkumar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, the highly anticipated sequel to the sleeper hit Stree, has already surprised many by staying in the double digits for 14 consecutive days. This feat places it in close contention with some of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters, like Jawan and Gadar 2. The question on everyone's mind is whether Stree 2 has what it takes to overtake Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion and set a new record.

The success of Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion is a testament to its universal appeal, cinematic grandeur, and the sheer scale of its storytelling. The film captivated audiences across the country, creating a phenomenon that transcended regional boundaries. To surpass a record like this requires not only a strong narrative and star power but also a consistent flow of audience turnout, something that only a film with widespread and lasting appeal can achieve.

Stree 2 has several factors working in its favor. The original Stree was a unique blend of horror and comedy that struck a chord with audiences, leading to high expectations for its sequel. With a well-established fanbase, the sequel has managed to capture and maintain audience interest, resulting in its impressive 14-day streak. Moreover, the film's timing might also play a crucial role. With no major competition from other releases in the immediate weeks, Stree 2 could continue its strong run.

However, surpassing the record set by Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion will be no easy task. The next few days are critical for Stree 2, as it needs to sustain its momentum to close the three-day gap and inch closer to making history. While challenging, it is not entirely out of reach. The film's unique mix of humor, horror, and relatable characters gives it the potential to draw repeat viewers, which could be the key to extending its streak.

In the unpredictable world of box office collections, nothing is set in stone. Stree 2 may just have the right mix of elements to pull off what many consider impossible. Whether it succeeds in breaking Baahubali 2's record or not, its performance so far has already cemented its place as one of Bollywood's most significant successes in recent years.

Top Bollywood movies with consecutive days of double-digit collections Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion – 17 days Stree 2 – 14 days Jawan – 13 days Gadar 2 – 13 days Animal - 12 days Pathaan – 12 days K.G.F - Chapter 2 – 11 days PK – 11 days Tiger Zinda Hai – 11 days Sanju – 10 days Bajrangi Bhaijaan - 10 days

It was yet another fantastic day for Stree 2 as collections stayed in double digits all over again. The holiday effect is over now, and this was the 14th day of the film (considering its Thursday release) and still the collections have managed to be super stable. In the times when to get a double-digit score on the very first day is a task, Stree 2 has managed that on its second Wednesday and that’s remarkable indeed.

The film brought in Rs. 10.40 crores more on Wednesday and though that’s a drop when compared to Tuesday collections of Rs. 12.15 crores, it’s still well under control. Yes, something around Rs. 11 crores would have given the film a chance to have yet another double-digit day today but now that would be difficult which means for the first time in its run (barring paid previews on first Wednesday night) it will get into single digits. Post that it would be interesting to see if Friday jumps back into double digits though Saturday and Sunday will be huge.

In terms of its overall total, the film has now collected Rs. 444.50 crores, which is super huge. In the process, it has also crossed the lifetime collections of KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi) which stood at Rs. 434.70 crores. The horror comedy has managed that in just 14 days, which is outstanding. There is a lot more that’s coming the film’s way and today it will achieve yet another milestone of Rs. 450 crores being crossed.

All time blockbuster.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a fantastic Tuesday for Stree 2 as Rs. 12.25 crores came in. Anything over Rs. 10 crores would have been a very good number and here the film has managed a bit more. The film has been doing superb business ever since release and even though Friday (Rs. 19.30 crores) to Tuesday number may suggest a drop, the fact remains that there has been over performance on each of the days and now with the long weekend cooking to a close, the collections are basically normalising.

Meanwhile, the film has now collected Rs. 434.10 crores and there are still two more days remaining in the week. Since the film had released on a Thursday, the close of current week would mean a 15 day run for the film. During this time duration, it would cross one more major milestone that of Rs. 450 crores total. Yes, there were paid preview shows on its first Wednesday which helped the cause as well but still, the fact remains that a rapid move towards the Rs. 450 crores mark has set it up so very well for Rs. 500 crores landmark.

From the ROI perspective, this is the biggest all time blockbuster in the current era. It’s not just in India where the film has done do well; even at overseas the film is crossing Rs. 100 crores mark, which is simply brilliant. Stree 2 has been a jackpot for all involved and one now waits to see how big does Stree 3 turn out to be.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was a super strong Monday for Stree 2 as a massive Rs. 20.20 crores came all over again. That’s an unbelievable number for a Monday but then the records are speaking for themselves. The footfalls are just not ceasing for the film and then the partial holiday of Janmashtami further helped its cause. Right through the day the footfalls were quite good and then even though there was a bit of a slowdown in the late evening and night shows (due to long weekend coming to a close), the numbers were still huge enough to cross Rs. 20 crores milestone.

From here on, it would be about how quickly does the film reach the Rs. 500 crores mark. An entry into the Rs. 500 Crores Club is a given for the film and that will also happen in a really quick time. After all, in just 12 days the film has already accumulated Rs. 421.85 crores and there are no words to describe the feat that has been managed here. Moreover, the momentum is pretty much on the film’s side, which means it’s not going to slow down as yet. In fact, it’s a given that around Rs. 30 crores more would be easily added to the film’s total by the time the third weekend kick starts.

In the process, it will also cross KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi) lifetime of Rs. 434.70 crores. Stree 2 has already collected Rs. 421.85 crores and by tomorrow, this major feat would have been accomplished as well. That while be huge as well since the Yash starrer was an out and out actioner and Stree 2 would then be the first non-action film to join the big boys club. Post that it would be challenging Baahubali: The Conclusion (Hindi) lifetime of Rs. 511 crores and once that total is also surpassed, the film would be amongst Top-5 Hindi grossers of all time.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Stree 2, the much-anticipated sequel starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has taken the box office by storm since its release on August 15, 2024. With the extended Independence Day, holiday weekend providing an extra boost, the film has not only captivated audiences but has also set new benchmarks in box office earnings.

Opening with an impressive Rs. 55.40 crore on its first day, Stree 2 quickly gathered momentum. By the end of its second day, the film had crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark, and within just four days, it surged past the Rs. 200 crore milestone. However, the real shocker came when Stree 2 not only crossed the Rs. 300 crore mark but also broke through the Rs. 400 crore barrier, amassing a staggering Rs. 401.65 crore in just 11 days of its release.

Amar Kaushik's First:

The success of Stree 2 marks a significant milestone for director Amar Kaushik, as it becomes his first film to join the elite Rs. 400 crore club. This achievement places Kaushik alongside renowned directors such as SS Rajamouli, Anil Sharma, Siddharth Anand, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Atlee, each of whom has a release that has crossed the Rs. 400 crore mark.

Amar Kaushik's entry into this exclusive club underscores his growing influence and reputation as a director who can deliver box office hits. His unique ability to blend horror with comedy in Stree 2 has resonated with audiences, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

Rise Among the Elite:

Even more noteworthy is that Amar Kaushik now ranks second on the list of directors with the most number of films that have crossed the Rs. 400 crore mark. This achievement not only highlights his talent but also his consistency in delivering films that appeal to a broad audience.

Stree 2's journey to the Rs. 400 crore mark is a testament to Kaushik's vision and storytelling prowess. The film's success is also a reflection of the evolving tastes of Indian audiences, who are increasingly supporting innovative and genre-blending films.

A Game-Changer:

Stree 2's box office performance has set a new standard for success in Bollywood. The film's ability to cross the Rs. 400 crore mark in just 11 days demonstrates the power of a well-executed sequel with strong performances, a compelling storyline, and a director who knows how to deliver a hit.

As Stree 2 continues to dominate the box office, Amar Kaushik's rise in the industry is evident. His entry into the Rs. 400 crore club solidifies his position among the top directors in Indian cinema today. The success of Stree 2 not only marks a significant achievement for Kaushik but also signals a new era of storytelling in Bollywood, where innovative concepts and fresh perspectives are being celebrated by audiences nationwide.

In conclusion, Stree 2's remarkable box office run is a testament to Amar Kaushik's directorial brilliance, establishing him as a leading figure in the industry and setting the stage for even greater successes in the future.

Stree 2, the eagerly awaited sequel starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has been a runaway success at the box office since its release on August 15, 2024. The film made a spectacular debut, raking in an impressive Rs. 55.40 crore on its opening day, thanks to the extended Independence Day holiday weekend. The momentum continued as the film collected a staggering Rs. 194.60 crore over its first weekend.

However, it’s the film’s performance in its second weekend that has truly cemented its status as a box office powerhouse. Stree 2 brought in an astounding Rs. 93.85 crore in its second weekend, making it the second all-time highest second weekend grosser in Indian cinema, just behind Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, which collected Rs. 95.39 crore.

Surpassing competition:

Stree 2 has overshadowed several other big-ticket releases, including the Sunny Deol-led sequel, Gadar 2 which grossed Rs. 90.47 cr in its second weekend, Shah Rukh Khan's much-hyped Jawan which brought in Rs. 88.66 cr over its second weekend, and even the epic Baahubali 2, with its Rs. 80.75 crore second weekend haul, was outperformed by Stree 2.

If that wasn’t enough the film has overshadowed other releases as well likeAamir Khan’s Dangal, The Kashmir Files, Shah Rukh Khan’s earlier release Pathaan and the Sanjay Dutt biopic Sanju.

Record-Breaking Run:

Stree 2 has proven to be a game-changer for Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, showcasing their immense box office appeal. The film's strong narrative, combined with stellar performances and a perfect blend of horror and comedy, has struck a chord with audiences across the country.

The film’s record-breaking run not only reflects its widespread popularity but also highlights the growing trend of sequels performing exceptionally well in the Indian market. As Stree 2 continues its box office dominance, the industry is keenly watching to see if it can challenge Animal for the top spot in second weekend collections. For now, Stree 2 stands as a monumental success, and its journey in the box office arena is far from over.

Top 10 All-Time Highest Second Weekend Grossers

Animal - Rs. 95.39 cr

Stree 2 - Rs. 93.85 cr

Gadar 2 - Rs. 90.47 cr

Jawan - Rs. 88.66 cr

Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 80.75 cr

Dangal - Rs. 73.70 cr

The Kashmir Files - Rs. 70.15 cr

Pathaan - Rs. 65.75 cr

Sanju - Rs. 63.15 cr

Bajrangi Bhaijaan - Rs. 56.10 cr

Shraddha Kapoor, who plays the lead role in Stree 3, has given the biggest hit of her career and it gives a big boost to her popularity. At present, she is the fifth most powerful heroine after Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Alia Bhatt. With Stree 2, the cumulative lifetime collections of her films have crossed that of Priyanka which is Rs. 1603.87 crores.

Shraddha Kapoor’s success also has a unique USP – she has managed to bring numbers without pairing opposite the three Khans. None of the actresses at the top can boast of this feat.

Trade veteran Taran Adarsh marvelled at her track record, “I always felt that she has not got the due. Now is the time for the media to realize her successful track record. After all, aisi success life mein bahut kam aati hai. It should be known to all, including those in the industry, that Shraddha has delivered those numbers.”

He further stated, “She’s very, very popular and her popularity has contributed (to hype around Stree 2). She is also very non-controversial. I have not heard a single controversy about her or that she was in the news for the wrong reasons. She has a spotless image. Otherwise, when you carry the baggage of ill-reputation, it might also impact (your track record).”

Trade analyst Atul Mohan noted, “If a film is hot, you surely benefit. Since Shraddha plays the title role, she would surely have the benefit.”

Distributor and exhibitor Raj Bansal, however, was not sure if she would become the next big thing, “She will of course benefit since Stree 2 is such a huge blockbuster. But aisa nahin ki bahut zyada kamaal ho jaayega(for her).”

Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, however, said, “Shraddha Kapoor is a huge star. She has managed to create a specific standing in the industry as she strives to do something different, that too in a commercial cinema setup. She played great characters in Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar etc. She has a huge draw and is definitely in the top 5. The industry is aware of it. It is often said that if you cast her and a popular young actor, you can easily pass the Friday test, that is, fetch a decent opening.”

He observed, “She is hand-picking her films very smartly. Also, she is not seen in a lot of events. Hence, she is a mix of Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan. Even Ranbir is not seen all the time and selects his films wisely.”

When asked about some viewers complaining that she had a lesser screen time, he replied, “It depends on the script. Screen time se koi fark nahin padta hai. It depends on what you bring to the table and whether you fulfil the expectations of the audience. And nobody is saying that it is not a Shraddha Kapoor film. She’s being talked about and that proves (that her performance has worked).”

Further explaining that screen time doesn’t matter, Girish Johar said, “Bobby Deol walked away with all the glory in Animal despite limited screen time. There can’t be a bigger example than that.”

All Time Top 6 Bollywood Actresses by box office (as of 24 Aug 2024) Deepika Padukone - 3,195.40 cr. Katrina Kaif - 3,130.66 cr. Kareena Kapoor Khan - 2,429.30 cr. Alia Bhatt - 1,800.03 cr. Shraddha Kapoor - 1,638.77 cr. Priyanka Chopra Jonas - 1,603.87 cr.

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The much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Stree, Stree 2, has taken the box office by storm, grossing an impressive ₹500 crores worldwide. This marks a significant milestone for the film, making it the only movie of 2024 to achieve this feat. The success of Stree 2 not only solidifies the horror-comedy genre's appeal but also highlights the star power of its leading actors and the vision of its director.

Stree 2 sees the return of the beloved cast, with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor reprising their roles as Vicky and Stree, respectively. The film also features Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee, who bring their unique charm and humor to the story. Directed by Amar Kaushik, who also helmed the original Stree, the sequel continues the legacy of blending horror with comedy in a way that resonates with audiences across the globe.

Stree 2 has achieved phenomenal success at the box office, with its collections breaking records left and right India (NETT): ₹360.90 crores India (Gross): ₹426.09 crores Overseas (Gross): ₹78.9 crores Global Collections: ₹504.99 crores

The film's domestic performance has been exceptional, contributing significantly to its worldwide gross. It has become a cultural phenomenon, with fans flocking to theaters to witness the continuation of the intriguing and humorous tale.

The ₹500 crore milestone is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first time that Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor have starred in a film that has crossed this prestigious threshold. Both actors have previously been praised for their versatility and dedication to their craft, and Stree 2 further cements their status as bankable stars in the industry.

Currently, Stree 2 ranks 14th in the list of Bollywood's top grossers worldwide. However, industry experts predict that the film will break into the top 7 by the end of its theatrical run. This is a testament to the film's strong word-of-mouth promotion, engaging storyline, and the loyal fanbase it has cultivated since the first installment.