Bollywood’s horror-comedy ‘Stree 2’ continues to shine after its release on 15 August this year. The film has become the highest-grossing movie of the year, earning over Rs 700 crores worldwide. Fans and critics alike have showered praise on the movie, which stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana. The movie’s horror-comedy mix has found a special place in viewers’ hearts.
One of the highlights of the movie is the song ‘Aaj Ki Raat’, featuring a surprise appearance by Tamannaah Bhatia. Her energetic performance and captivating dance moves in the song have caught everyone’s attention. Joining the wave of appreciation, global star Priyanka Chopra recently praised the song and the entire cast on social media, calling it a “banger.”
Priyanka Chopra’s Appreciation Post
Priyanka took to her Instagram stories to share her admiration for the film and its stars. She gave a special shoutout to Tamannaah Bhatia, complimenting her moves in the song and calling her performance “bahut chahiye” (very impressive). Priyanka didn’t stop there—she also praised Shraddha Kapoor, calling her the “queen” and appreciating her consistent brilliance. In addition, Priyanka had high words for Rajkumar Rao, describing his portrayal of Vicky as “gold.”
The heartfelt praise from a star like Priyanka has created even more buzz around the song and the film. Tamannaah, grateful for Priyanka’s compliments, responded with a sweet message and a red heart emoji. Rajkumar Rao also reposted Priyanka’s story, thanking her and addressing her as “my dear Priyanka.”
Behind the Magic of ‘Aaj Ki Raat’
The song ‘Aaj Ki Raat,’ a key track in the movie, is written by the talented lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya. The vibrant and catchy tune is composed by the musical duo Sachin-Jigar, with vocals by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar. The energetic choreography paired with Tamannaah’s surprise performance has turned the song into a crowd favorite.
Success of ‘Stree 2’
‘Stree 2’, set in the village of Chanderi, follows the story of Vicky (Rajkumar Rao) and his friends Bittu (Aparshakti Khurana) and Rudra Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi). The village faces the terror of Sarkate, a supernatural force that targets the women of the village. The movie’s perfect mix of horror and comedy has made it a hit among audiences.
Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced under the banner of Maddock Films, ‘Stree 2’ is the fourth film in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. This cinematic universe started with the first ‘Stree’ movie in 2018, followed by ‘Bhediya’ featuring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, and ‘Munjya’ starring Sharvari Wagh. ‘Stree 2’ continues the legacy with its unique storyline, quirky characters, and perfect blend of spook and fun.
Future of the ‘Stree’ Franchise
The ‘Stree’ series has been one of Bollywood’s most successful horror-comedy franchises. While ‘Stree 2’ is still fresh in theaters, fans are already eagerly awaiting the next installment. In a recent interview, the star cast revealed that ‘Stree 3’ is already in the works, and it won’t take as long to release as the second part did. The script for the third movie has been written, and it is expected to bring new twists to the beloved supernatural universe.
With ‘Stree 2’ breaking records and receiving praise from stars like Priyanka Chopra, the movie is proving to be a significant hit. Fans are excited to see where the journey of Vicky, Bittu, and Rudra Bhaiya leads next in the spooky village of Chanderi.
