Stree 2 Box Office: Rajkummar Rao – Shraddha Kapoor starrer smashes records with Historic third weekend; surpasses Prabhas’ Baahubali 2 as the All-Time Highest Third weekend grosser

The Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2 continues to make history at the box office. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror-comedy sequel has become a box office phenomenon since its release, and its stellar third weekend performance has propelled it into record-breaking territory.

Third Weekend Triumph: During its third weekend, Stree 2 pulled in a remarkable Rs. 48.75 crore, surpassing some of the biggest Hindi cinema blockbusters of recent years. By doing so, it has not only cemented itself as the highest third weekend grosser of all time but also created waves across the industry. Its performance is especially significant because many films typically see a considerable drop in collections by their third weekend, but Stree 2 has defied the norm, showing sustained interest and widespread appeal.

Comparative Look: In just three weekends, Stree 2 that collected Rs. 48.75 cr has outpaced all-time heavyweights, shattering the seven-year-old record held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Rs. 42.55 cr. The film’s engaging mix of horror and comedy has clearly struck a chord with audiences, resulting in an unprecedented third-weekend performance. Despite being a pan-Indian blockbuster, Baahubali 2 was dethroned by Stree 2 in the third weekend gross category. When Baahubali 2 released in 2017, it was hailed for setting high box office standards, but now, Stree 2 has redefined what is possible for a Hindi film.

Besides Baahubali 2, Stree 2 has surpassed Gadar 2, a sequel to one of Bollywood’s most iconic films, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, another highly anticipated release, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which was one of the biggest releases of its year, and other films that have been left trailing in the wake are Dangal, Pathaan, and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.

Box Office Milestones: The box office journey of Stree 2 has been nothing short of extraordinary. The film opened to an explosive start, crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark by the end of its first weekend. Its strong word of mouth and appeal across demographics helped it maintain steady footfalls throughout its second week, and by the end of the second weekend, Stree 2 had easily crossed the Rs. 200 crore mark.

The third weekend, however, was where Stree 2 truly made its mark, adding Rs. 48.75 crore to its tally, pushing its total collections well past the Rs. 500 crore mark. With this, Stree 2 joins the exclusive Rs. 500 crore club, a monumental achievement for any film, and especially significant for a horror-comedy.

Baahubali 2’s Seven-Year Record: Until now, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion had held the record for the highest third-weekend collections in Hindi cinema with Rs. 42.55 crore. Released in 2017, the film was considered untouchable in terms of box office performance. However, Stree 2’s massive popularity has shattered this perception, with its Rs. 48.75 crore third-weekend gross leaving Baahubali 2 behind.

This is no small feat, considering Baahubali 2 was a multi-language release that attracted a massive audience across India. Stree 2, a Hindi-only film, outperforming such a juggernaut speaks volumes about its widespread appeal and the powerful storytelling that connects deeply with audiences.

Eyes on the Future Prize: With its extraordinary third weekend, Stree 2 is now setting its sights on becoming the highest-grossing film in Hindi cinema. The current titleholder is Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which amassed massive collections in its initial weeks. However, with the consistent and impressive performance of Stree 2, industry analysts believe it could potentially surpass Jawan’s lifetime gross.

Stree 2 is benefitting from its perfect mix of thrilling entertainment and humor, and with minimal competition at the box office, its steady growth shows no signs of slowing down. If it continues its current trajectory, Stree 2 might just end up rewriting the history books, challenging Jawan for the title of the highest-grossing Hindi film ever.

To 10 All-Time Highest Third Weekend Grosser Stree 2 - Rs. 48.75 cr Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 42.55 cr Gadar 2 - Rs. 36.95 cr Animal - Rs. 34.95 cr Jawan - Rs. 34.81 cr Dangal - Rs. 31.79 cr Pathaan - Rs. 30.15 cr Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior - Rs. 27.48 cr The Kerala Story - Rs. 27.35 cr PK - Rs. 26.75 cr

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