Director Amar Kaushik Reflects on 'Stree 2' Success and Future Plans

A week after 'Stree 2' hit the theatres, director Amar Kaushik reveals the hard work behind the movie and his plans for the future. He discusses the surprising success of 'Stree', his love for thrillers, and the creative process that went into developing the sequel's intriguing narrative. 'Stree 2' features an ensemble cast, including Shraddha Kapoor and Aparshakti Khurana, and explores themes drawn from mythology and popular culture.

Exactly a week after 'Stree 2' hit theaters to commendable box office numbers, director Amar Kaushik is taking a step back after celebrating the movie's success. Despite being confident in the film's quality, Kaushik didn't anticipate it would garner such massive figures.

'Stree 2', the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit 'Stree', is nearing the Rs 300 crore mark globally. 'We had a party and enjoyed too much. We were confident that the film was good but we didn't expect these big numbers,' Kaushik told PTI. Currently sleep-deprived, Kaushik plans to rest before thinking about his next project.

The film, which delves into themes from mythology and pop culture, has been well-received by audiences. The story revolves around a headless villain linked to the character from the first film. 'Stree 2' features a star-studded cast, including Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana, and cameos from Akshay Kumar and Varun Dhawan, and it released on August 15.