Stree 2 OTT Release Review: After the 2018 blockbuster film Stree, the audience waited for a long time for the return of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. Finally, after 6 years, the duo came back to rock the theaters with Stree 2. This horror-comedy franchise proved to be a huge hit at the domestic box office, touching new heights. However, a persistent question arose: who deserves more credit for this success: Shraddha or Rajkummar, who portrays Vicky in the film?
I just watched स्त्री 2. It’s just a very average story with lame comedy & dialogues. It’s 135 minutes, & 90 minutes of it are below average. There’s no depth in the story, and it’s very predictable. I’m highly disappointed again from Bollywood.
I’ll give it 5 out of 10.#Stree2 pic.twitter.com/ROOF5XyC34
— Divyanshu Tripathi (@er_Divyanshu) September 26, 2024
Funny cameos and strong performances from the star cast
It’s not just Shraddha and Rajkummar who are responsible for the film’s success. The cameos of Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, and Tamannaah Bhatia in the film also managed to grab people’s attention. The performances of these stars kept the audience engaged and gave the film a different identity. Especially Akshay Kumar’s cameo won everyone’s heart.
This banter between #AkshayKumar and #AbhishekBanerjee was one of the most hilarious scene of this year 😂💥pic.twitter.com/mPqCuKFNar
— 𝐀-𝐊 ☠︎︎ (@IAmitAk_) September 27, 2024
Step 2: The response to the release on the digital platform was mixed.
However, the audience’s reactions to Stree 2’s release on the digital platform were somewhat disappointing. While some viewers loved it, many consider it overhyped. Some critics of the film felt that the plot was weak and the dialogues were quite loose.
#Stree2 the best comedy horror I’ve watched in soo long 😭🤣I can’t remember when I laughed that hard as much I did today.
— warda (@Warda_Mohdd) September 26, 2024
Social media reactions to Stree 2
A Twitter user expressed his disappointment over the film, saying, “#Stree2 is a flop. There is no story, only overacting and loose dialogue.”
Takliyan 😂😭😭 And some think they can beat #AkshayKumar‘s acting. What a joke 😭😭#Stree2 https://t.co/ONmKpnG7m1
— Akshay Sena – The Kattar Fanclub (@akshaykisena) September 27, 2024
Another social media user wrote, “I just watched Season 2. It is a very simple story with no special humor or depth. I am disappointed with Bollywood again.”
Akshay Kumar’s cameo role won hearts.
Although the film had mixed reactions, Akshay Kumar’s cameo as a descendant of Sarkata caught everyone’s attention. The audience responded positively to his chemistry with Abhishek Banerjee, who plays Jana in the film. A fan wrote in his tweet, “Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Banerjee’s comedy timing is amazing. This scene was the biggest highlight of the film.”
Will Akshay Kumar take the horror-comedy universe forward?
After Akshay Kumar’s cameo role, fans are speculating if he will get a chance to play the lead character of this horror-comedy franchise. Given the fans’ appreciation for his cameo, the makers should consider this suggestion. Do you agree?
Conclusion
Despite the mixed reactions to Stree 2’s digital release, Akshay Kumar’s cameo in the film kept the audience hooked. The film’s fun plot, powerful cameo, and unique amalgamation of horror and comedy are making it a topic of discussion once again. Now it will be intriguing to see if the makers will consider taking this sequel further.