Bollywood film Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has become the biggest opener of 2024, earning 58 Crore in India. The movie made 46 Crore on its first day, August 15, India’s Independence Day, and set a new record for advance bookings.
The sequel to the 2018 hit ‘Stree’ continues the story of Chanderi town, which is haunted by a fearsome ghost called Sarkata Bhoot. The townspeople seek help from ‘Stree’ to deal with the horror, blending humor and fear in the process.
Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor return to their roles, with Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar making surprise appearances in the horror-comedy.
The film is inspired by the local legend of Sarkata Bhoot from Lansdowne, Uttarakhand. This headless ghost is said to guard the area, which locals believe helps keep crime rates low. The legend is connected to British soldier WH Wardell, who was stationed in Lansdowne before dying in World War I.
