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This Independence Day is shaping up to be a cinematic showdown, with three high-profile Hindi films hitting theaters on the same day. ‘Stree 2,’ starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, will face stiff competition from Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ and the John Abraham and Sharvari starrer ‘Vedaa.’ However, early buzz suggests that the horror-comedy ‘Stree 2’ is emerging as the leading contender, capturing significant attention ahead of this box office battle.
‘Stree 2,’ the sequel to the 2018 hit, appears to have captured the audience’s imagination once again. According to Sacnilk, the film’s day-one advance booking figures have already crossed Rs 10 crore, surpassing even the pre-sales of other big releases like Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’ and Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva.’ The excitement for ‘Stree 2’ is palpable, leaving ‘Vedaa’ and ‘Khel Khel Mein’ trailing far behind in terms of buzz.
Further, interestingly, this isn’t the first time Akshay Kumar and John Abraham have faced off on August 15. They previously clashed with ‘Gold’ vs. ‘Satyameva Jayate’ and ‘Mission Mangal’ vs. ‘Batla House.’ However, this time, the competition seems one-sided. The question remains: Will this be a close contest, or will ‘Stree 2’ emerge as the clear winner?Film producer and industry expert Girish Johar expressed confidence in a strong opening for ‘Stree 2.’ Speaking to News18, Johar emphasized the filmmakers’ strategic decision to launch advance bookings early, which he believes will give the film an edge over its competitors. He also pointed out that paid previews are set to begin on the night of August 14. Johar predicted that if ‘Stree 2’ meets audience expectations, it could earn between Rs 20-25 crore on its first day, with the potential for even higher numbers.
Trade guru Atul Mohan shared a similar sentiment, viewing the simultaneous release of ‘Stree 2,’ ‘Vedaa,’ and ‘Khel Khel Mein’ as no real clash at all. “Stree 2 will have a landslide win,” he asserted, suggesting that the film might even feel like it’s releasing solo, given its dominance in both multiplexes and single screens. He estimates an opening day collection of Rs 25 crore, with a possibility of hitting Rs 30 crore if the film performs exceptionally well.
While ‘Stree 2’ is poised for a strong opening, ‘Vedaa’ and ‘Khel Khel Mein’ are expected to battle it out for second place. Sacnilk reports that ‘Vedaa’ has managed to secure Rs 49 lakh in advance bookings, while ‘Khel Khel Mein’ trails slightly with Rs 45 lakh. Atul Mohan said that ‘Vedaa,’ being an action film, might have a slight edge over the comedy ‘Khel Khel Mein,’ especially in tier-two cities. He said this noting that ‘Vedaa’ could appeal more to the mass audience due to its genre.
‘Stree 2,’ the sequel to the 2018 hit, appears to have captured the audience’s imagination once again. According to Sacnilk, the film’s day-one advance booking figures have already crossed Rs 10 crore, surpassing even the pre-sales of other big releases like Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’ and Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva.’ The excitement for ‘Stree 2’ is palpable, leaving ‘Vedaa’ and ‘Khel Khel Mein’ trailing far behind in terms of buzz.
Further, interestingly, this isn’t the first time Akshay Kumar and John Abraham have faced off on August 15. They previously clashed with ‘Gold’ vs. ‘Satyameva Jayate’ and ‘Mission Mangal’ vs. ‘Batla House.’ However, this time, the competition seems one-sided. The question remains: Will this be a close contest, or will ‘Stree 2’ emerge as the clear winner?Film producer and industry expert Girish Johar expressed confidence in a strong opening for ‘Stree 2.’ Speaking to News18, Johar emphasized the filmmakers’ strategic decision to launch advance bookings early, which he believes will give the film an edge over its competitors. He also pointed out that paid previews are set to begin on the night of August 14. Johar predicted that if ‘Stree 2’ meets audience expectations, it could earn between Rs 20-25 crore on its first day, with the potential for even higher numbers.
Trade guru Atul Mohan shared a similar sentiment, viewing the simultaneous release of ‘Stree 2,’ ‘Vedaa,’ and ‘Khel Khel Mein’ as no real clash at all. “Stree 2 will have a landslide win,” he asserted, suggesting that the film might even feel like it’s releasing solo, given its dominance in both multiplexes and single screens. He estimates an opening day collection of Rs 25 crore, with a possibility of hitting Rs 30 crore if the film performs exceptionally well.
While ‘Stree 2’ is poised for a strong opening, ‘Vedaa’ and ‘Khel Khel Mein’ are expected to battle it out for second place. Sacnilk reports that ‘Vedaa’ has managed to secure Rs 49 lakh in advance bookings, while ‘Khel Khel Mein’ trails slightly with Rs 45 lakh. Atul Mohan said that ‘Vedaa,’ being an action film, might have a slight edge over the comedy ‘Khel Khel Mein,’ especially in tier-two cities. He said this noting that ‘Vedaa’ could appeal more to the mass audience due to its genre.
Stree 3 Vs Khel Khel Mein Vs Vedaa: Who Will Win The Independence Day Box Office?
Adding to the Independence Day box office frenzy are two major southern releases: PA Ranjith and Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan’ and Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Double iSmart,’ starring Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt. Both films are set to be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
