PremiumStree 2 movie review: Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao's horror comedy should not be missed at any cost
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2 is now running in cinemas. Here's our review of the Amar Kaushik directorial.
Last Updated: 07.38 AM, Aug 15, 2024
Stree 2 story:
Amar Kaushik's horror comedy film Stree 2 transports us back into the world of Chanderi. People of Chanderi now fear the powerful and vicious demon Sarkata, who abducts women. Vicky, Rudra, Bittu, and Jana reunite with Shraddha Kapoor's character to fight the deadly and gigantic Sarkata and stop his 'aatank'.
Stree 2 review:
6 years after Stree, Amar Kaushik returned with his successful film's second installment. Between 2018 to 2024, Varun Dhawan's Bhediya and Abhay Verma-Sharvari's Munjya joined Maddock Films' horror comedy universe and made it even better. With Stree 2 releasing today, my expectations for the Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Tao were at their peak, and here's how I found the horror comedy.
Stree 2 transports us back to Chanderi, where things have drastically changed. The mysterious element of the film is set in the introductory scene itself. There's a new demon in the town called Sarkata, who creates havoc by abducting women. He sends chills down everyone's spine with his aatank. Rudra bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) is warned about the demon. He informs about the same to Vicky (Rajkummar Rao), who believes everything's fine in Chanderi since Stree left. Little do they know, their lives are about to change overnight.
A series of events follow and it's confirmed that Sarkata abducted Bittu's (Aparshakti Khurana) girlfriend. Here begins Vicky, Bittu, Jana (Abhishek Banerjee), and Rudra bhaiya's mission to stop 'sarkate ka aatank' once and for all. Shraddha Kapoor's character becomes a guiding light for the gang in their mission.
One of the most exciting parts of Stree 2 is its crisp narrative. The pace at which the story unfolds elevates the viewing experience. The film comes with its twists and turns, which are equal parts scary and hilarious. The Amar Kaushik directorial is filled with mind-boggling and rib-tickling elements and I couldn't have asked for more. Be it a few surprising cameos or certain character arcs, many aspects of Stree 2's story are captivating.
The first half of Shraddha and Rajkummar's spooky comedy is an exhilarating experience. Having said that, Stree 2 comes with a downside too. Certain scenes in the second half warrant more clarity. And while the climax of the movie is remarkable, it could've been trimmed to make it even better.
As for the performances of the star cast, Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurana are in top form. They level up the humour quotient when they're on the screen. Music by Sachin-Jigar blends well with Stree 2's storyline.
Stree 2 final verdict:
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2 is a remarkable spooky comedy. If you were to choose between the three Hindi Independence Day releases, consider the Amar Kaushik directorial as your priority.