Rajkummar Rao confirms sequel of horror-comedy film “Stree”

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao recently confirmed that the sequel of his 2018 horror-comedy film “Stree” is in the works. The highly acclaimed movie featured a star-studded cast including Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana. The sequel production will be led by the same director, Amar Kaushik, and feature the original cast.

Maintaining Honesty and Sincerity

Speaking to PTI, Rao stated that they would approach the new film with the same sincerity and honesty that they did with the first one. Despite immense pressure to replicate the success of the original film, the team is dedicated to the core message of the story, ensuring that part two will give viewers the same sense of affection and honesty as the first film.

Setting and Plot

The first movie was set in Chanderi, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, where men were abducted every year by an evil spirit named Stree. The film gradually revealed the backstory of the myth behind Stree, which was based on the urban legend of “Nale Ba” that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s.

What to Look Forward to?

The follow-up film is currently in pre-production, and the team will begin filming soon. “Stree 2” is set for release in August 2024, and fans of the original are eager to see how the story progresses. It will undoubtedly be exciting to see how the director and cast take on this new installment while keeping the spirit of the first story alive.

Co-hosting IIFA Rocks Event

Aside from discussing “Stree 2,” Rao also shared his excitement about co-hosting the IIFA Rocks event with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. The two had great chemistry on stage, with Khan lauding Rao’s sense of humor.

Final Thoughts

Fans of “Stree” are no doubt excited about the upcoming sequel, and Rao’s confirmation of the movie is sure to generate even more buzz. The actor’s commitment to maintaining the sincerity and affection of the original film gives viewers a sense of optimism that the sequel will be a worthy follow-up.