Reuniting the original ensemble, the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy Stree, has made a resounding return to the big screen, exceeding all expectations. Amar Kaushik is the director of the movie, which stars Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, and Pankaj Tripathi, along with a few unexpected appearances.
Since its August 15, 2024 release, Stree 2 has garnered favorable reviews, with several critics referring to it as a “superhit.” The film has outpaced big 2023 releases like Animal and Pathaan at the box office, which is evidence of its success.
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On its first day of release, Stree 2 broke all previous records, earning an incredible Rs. 64.8 crore. The movie brought in Rs. 9.4 crore from Wednesday night’s preview showing and Rs. 55.4 crore from its Thursday release. This makes it the biggest opener of the year, further solidifying its status as a blockbuster.
In 2018, the first Stree became an unexpected success, earning more than Rs. 180 crore on a relatively small budget of Rs. 23–25 crore. With Stree 2 off to such a great start, it’s obvious that people all over the country are still fascinated by this horror-comedy series. However, the movie’s cast was paid well for their roles.
So, have a look at the fees of the Stree 2 cast
1. Abhishek Banerjee
In Amar Kaushik’s movie Stree 2, actor Abhishek Banerjee portrays “Jana,” Vicky’s closest buddy. As to a report published by Filmibeat, he has received a check for Rs. 55 lakh for his past in Stree 2. Abhishek is renowned for his roles in Bhediya, Paatal Lok and Mirzapur.
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2. Aparshakti Khurana
Aparshakti Khurana is a prominent Indian actor, RJ, comedian, playback singer, musician, and TV personality. He is the actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s younger brother. In Stree 2, he plays Bittu, one of the friends of the main character, ‘Vicky’. According to reports, he is supposedly receiving Rs. 70 lakh.
3. Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi has become one of the most gifted and adaptable performers in the Hindi cinema industry throughout the years. After winning hearts in Stree 1, the 47-year-old actor returns to his role as paranologist ‘Rudra Bhaiya’ in Stree 2. According to reports, he would receive Rs. 3 crore for his role in the movie.
4. Shraddha Kapoor
The sole nameless character in Stree 2 is the lead actress, Shraddha Kapoor. In the first part of the spooky horror comedy, her name was kept a secret. In the movie, she intervenes to support the male lead and his group of friends in their battle against “Stree.” However, it is said that she has been paid a substantial salary of Rs. 5 crore.
5. Rajkummar Rao
The highest-paid member of the main cast in Amar Kaushik’s Stree 2 is Rajkummar Rao, who portrays ‘Vicky,’ a lady’s tailor and Chanderi’s savior. According to rumors, the 39-year-old actor received an incredible salary of Rs. 6 crore for the part.
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6. Cameo fees
In addition to the main cast, Stree 2 has a few cameos. According to reports, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, and Tamannah Bhatia are involved in the Stree sequel. Varun reportedly received Rs. 2 crore for his brief appearance, according to a Mashable India article. However, the fees for Akshay and Tamannah are unknown at this time.
In keeping with the huge popularity of the movie, the ensemble cast of Stree 2 not only turned in a standout performance but also earned hefty compensation for their parts. So, what are your thoughts? Are they overpaid or underpaid for their performances?
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