No Clash At The Bollywood Box Office?

In recent weeks, huge hype was created about a potential three-way clash at the box office this Independence Day between Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2, Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein, and John Abraham’s Vedaa.

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However, early ticket sales reveal that the anticipated competition is largely one-sided.

Stree 2 has generated exceptional buzz, with over 65,000 tickets sold in under 48 hours since the start of advance bookings. The film’s strong pre-release response suggests it will dominate brutally on August 15.

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The ticket sales figures highlight the clear disparity: Stree 2 is leading with a substantial margin, while Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein lag far behind.

Data from PVR-INOX shows Stree 2 with 65,000 tickets sold, compared to just 1,000 for Vedaa and 300 for Khel Khel Mein, as of 9 PM on Sunday.

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It feels as if there is no clash on August 15 other than just a formality. It’s a one-horse race with Stree 2 leading by a huge margin. Stree 2’s advance sales could be up to 8-10 times higher than those of Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein.

Stree 2 is expected to occupy more than 50% of the available screens in multiplexes, underscoring its dominance. This strong demand for Stree 2, coupled with its holiday release, positions it as the top choice for moviegoers and exhibitors alike.

The film’s anticipation among the audience is further boosted by its genre—a horror-comedy sequel—which has proven popular with audiences.

Industry experts predict that Stree 2’s opening numbers could set a new record for the year in Bollywood, outpacing its competitors by a significant margin.