Cameos
Khiladi Kumar in the ‘Stree’ universe
One of the film’s most unexpected highlights is Akshay Kumar‘s cameo. He makes a memorable appearance as a descendant of Chandra Bhan, the infamous patriarch from the previous film. Sporting an outlandish blonde wig and perched on a wheelchair, his character believes himself to be the Mughal emperor Shahjahan. His comedic portrayal, including offering kisses and riddles, adds a humorous twist to the storyline. This surprising cameo, appearing in a mental asylum in Bhopal, has been one of the major talking points since the film’s release.
Bhedia meets Stree
Varun Dhawan also makes a notable appearance. Although not entirely unexpected, his transformation into Bhaskar’s Bhediya (a werewolf-like creature) elicits cheers from the audience. Dhawan’s brief but impactful role culminates in a memorable line of dialogue, as he requests both clothing and Shraddha Kapoor’s contact details.
Stree 2 | Song – Khoobsurat
Tammannaah Bhatia’s cameo
Tammannaah Bhatia’s role as Shama is more substantial. Bhatia, known for her dance number ‘Aaj Ki Raat,’ plays a pivotal character who becomes entangled in the film’s central conflict. Her role as Rudra’s (Pankaj Tripathi) love interest and her subsequent predicament highlights her significant contribution to the film’s plot.
Meta references
The film is rich with clever meta references, each adding a layer of humor and wit. One standout moment occurs during the mid-credits scene when Abhishek Banerjee’s character humorously warns Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya to avoid becoming like the character from ‘Animal’. This line, “Tu Bhediya hai, Animal mat ban,” playfully nods to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film.
Another amusing reference is found in a dialogue where Vicky asks Jana to “disha batani hai,” leading Jana to question who Disha Batani is. This joke cleverly plays on the similarity between the words “disha” (direction) and the name of actress Disha Patani.
Akshay Kumar’s character also delivers a humorous line when he disparages the idea of building a Taj Mahal, instead suggesting a “shauchalay” (toilet). This gag is a nod to his previous film, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha,’ where he plays a character who builds a toilet for his wife’s convenience.
Additionally, the film makes a playful reference to Pankaj Tripathi’s portrayal of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the biopic ‘Main Atal Hoon’. When Tripathi’s character complains about his age, the younger characters reassure him with the line, “Aap Atal ho,” acknowledging his portrayal of the esteemed leader.
Finally, a light-hearted jab is directed at singer Neha Kakkar through a line where Vicky tells Aparshakti Khurana’s character, “Rona band kar, tu Sneha Kakkar nahi hai,” referencing Kakkar’s reputation for emotional outbursts on reality shows.
