Stree 2 Stars’ Salaries Revealed: Shraddha Kapoor or Rajkummar Rao, Who Took the Fatter Paycheck?

Stree, the 2018 horror-comedy film directed by Amar Kaushik, was a massive hit at the box office. The film starred Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles. The film’s success led to the announcement of its sequel, Stree 2. Now, the salaries of the lead actors for the upcoming film have been revealed.

Shraddha Kapoor‘s Salary

Shraddha Kapoor, who played the role of a ghost in the first film, has reportedly been paid a whopping amount for the sequel. According to sources, she has been paid around Rs 7-8 crore for her role in Stree 2. This is significantly higher than her salary for the first film, which was around Rs 4-5 crore.

Rajkummar Rao‘s Salary

Rajkummar Rao, who played the role of Vicky in the first film, has also received a salary hike for the sequel. He has been paid around Rs 6-7 crore for Stree 2, compared to his salary of Rs 3-4 crore for the first film.

Why the Salary Hike?

The salary hike for both actors can be attributed to the massive success of the first film. Stree was made on a budget of Rs 23 crore and went on to collect over Rs 180 crore at the box office. The film’s success led to the announcement of a sequel, and the producers were willing to pay more to retain the lead actors.

Other Cast Members

Other cast members, including Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi, have also been retained for the sequel. However, their salaries have not been disclosed.

Stree 2 Release Date

Stree 2 is scheduled to release in 2023. The film will be directed by Amar Kaushik once again, and it is expected to be as successful as the first film.

Conclusion

The salaries of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao for Stree 2 have been revealed, with Shraddha taking home a fatter paycheck. The film is set to release in 2023 and is expected to be a massive hit at the box office.

Reference: Hindustan Times