‘Stree 2’ is proving to be a massive blockbuster with a day 1 opening that has surpassed the corresponding numbers of biggies like ‘Pathaan’, ‘Animal’, ‘War’ and ‘KGF 2’. Now that’s pretty huge!
But we aren’t here to talk about the numbers of ‘Stree 2’ to be precise, it’s anyways all over the media and it will be redundant to do so yet again. We are here to talk about how ‘Stree 2’ means something much bigger than what the makers would have thought, let alone the viewers and also to remember the ones who actually brought ‘Stree’ to us.
After ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Stree 2’ is the one that has redefined the horror comedy genre and it becomes more important because for the sequel to keep up the expectations post the original’s success is usually difficult. But it was probably just a cakewalk for ‘Stree 2’.
Why we say ‘Stree 2’ is huge because it goes on to defy a lot of things that Bollywood has been accused of lately and honestly it should be thankful for that. First and foremost, originality. The idea of ‘Stree’ though taken from a folklore is original and adapted through wonderful usage of cinematic art. Secondly, despite being part of a cinematic universe it’s not just there to come as an unnecessary extension but an essential chapter adding more depth.
Then there’s the concept of relatability and the setting and characters of ‘Stree 2’ make you feel it all. There is no sense of alienation among the audience when it comes to ‘Stree 2’ as the film does not have that ultra urban or elite factor, nor is there any sort of super heroism or invincible kind of thing. The characters are created as vulnerable as anyone else with each one supporting the other.
No doubt these above mentioned factors have led public welcome ‘Stree 2’ with open hearts and minds. No clash or star factor could disrupt its march to success and rightly so.
On to the second topic of discussion we cannot forget who brought ‘Stree’ to us. While a big credit goes to the makers, actors and the whole team for creating this masterpiece, we cannot help but remember Raj and DK for introducing us to ‘Stree’ in the first place. The incredible duo, known for ‘The Family Man’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Go Goa Gone’, ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, isn’t attached to the sequel, but if not for them who would have thought that ‘Stree’ would be what it is today.
It’s only left to imagination what magic they could have added to ‘Stree 2’ and probably made it even a bigger hit than it’s now. This in no way means to take away any credit from the existing team of ‘Stree 2’ but then Raj & DK have created such a name for themselves in the industry that them being connected to a project itself raises the bars high.