Stree 2 Advance Booking Surge: A Promising Start for Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Film

The excitement surrounding the sequel to the 2018 hit Stree is palpable, as the advance booking for Stree 2 kicked off with impressive momentum. The film, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has quickly garnered attention, selling around 12,000 tickets in the first few hours of its pre-sale period. This figure is based on sales through the major national chains, including PVRInox and Cinepolis, as of Saturday afternoon. Notably, these sales figures only cover tickets for August 15 and do not include those for the early paid previews set for August 14.

With the pre-sale data reflecting a robust start, Stree 2 is poised to potentially set a new benchmark for advance bookings in 2024. If the current pace continues, estimates suggest that the film could see pre-sales numbers ranging from 175,000 to 200,000 tickets in the top three chains alone, with an additional 50,000 tickets for the previews. This level of interest is a significant boost for the struggling exhibition sector, promising a strong opening day.

The film's advance booking success is largely attributed to the buzz created by its engaging trailer and a soundtrack that has resonated well with audiences. The enthusiasm generated by these elements indicates high expectations from viewers. If Stree 2 lives up to the hype and delivers a compelling narrative, it could exceed initial projections, potentially achieving an opening day collection between Rs 30 crore and Rs 35 crore.

As it stands, Stree 2 is anticipated to be a major box office player, delivering a much-needed boost to the film industry’s box office figures. The real test will be whether the film can maintain its momentum and live up to the high expectations set by its advance bookings.