he much-anticipated horror-comedy ‘Stree 2’ is once again bringing Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor together after the success of their 2018 film, ‘Stree’. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the original movie was a hit, earning over Rs. 180 crore at the box office against a budget of Rs. 23–25 crore, and garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences.
Released on August 15, 2024, ‘Stree 2’ has already been hailed as a ‘superhit’ by many. The film features the return of original cast members Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, along with some special cameo appearances. Here’s a breakdown of the fees each lead actor received for their role in the sequel.
1. Abhishek Banerjee
Known for his performances in ‘Bhediya’, ‘Paatal Lok’, and ‘Mirzapur’, Abhishek Banerjee reprises his role as ‘Jana’, Vicky’s friend, in ‘Stree 2’. According to Filmibeat, the actor earned Rs. 55 lakh for his part in the movie.
2. Aparshakti Khurana
Aparshakti Khurana, brother of the well-known actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana, plays the role of ‘Bittu’, one of Vicky’s buddies. For his role in the supernatural horror comedy, Aparshakti reportedly received Rs. 70 lakh.
3. Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi, a standout talent in the Hindi film industry, returns as ‘Rudra Bhaiya’, a paranologist, in ‘Stree 2’. The versatile actor reportedly earned Rs. 3 crore for his role.
4. Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor, who plays the enigmatic female lead in ‘Stree 2’, is the only character in the film without a name. Despite this, she plays a crucial role in aiding the male lead and his friends in battling ‘Stree’. Shraddha reportedly secured a substantial paycheck of Rs. 5 crore for her role.
5. Rajkummar Rao
Leading the pack, Rajkummar Rao reprises his role as ‘Vicky’, a tailor and the savior of Chanderi, in ‘Stree 2’. As the highest-paid member of the cast, Rajkummar reportedly received an impressive Rs. 6 crore for his role in the film.
In addition to the main cast, ‘Stree 2’ also features cameo appearances by Tamannah Bhatia, Varun Dhawan, and Akshay Kumar. According to Mashable India, Varun was paid Rs. 2 crore for his cameo, while the fees for Akshay and Tamannah remain undisclosed.
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