Namaste, Bollywood buffs! It’s your favorite undercover Bollywood snoop, Khabree Kiran, back with some juicy tidbits from the glamorous world of Hindi cinema. Hold onto your popcorn, because we’re diving into the supernatural shenanigans of the Maddock universe! 🍿✨
So, what’s the fuss all about? Maddock Films, led by the ever-creative Dinesh Vijan, has been spinning a web of horror comedies that’s making quite the splash at the box office. Picture this: a universe where ghosts, ghouls, and giggles coexist, and the cash registers are ringing non-stop! 🕺💀
Remember “Stree” from 2018? Of course, you do! Who could forget Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s unforgettable performances? That film was a blockbuster, raking in a whopping 129.67 crores on a measly 20 crore budget. Talk about paisa vasool! 💸👏
Fast forward to the post-pandemic era, and Maddock tried its luck again with Janhvi Kapoor’s "Roohi" in 2021. Sadly, Roohi ka jaadoo chal nahi paya. With a budget of 35 crores, it managed to scrape together just 25.87 crores. But hey, blame it on the rona-dhona of COVID-19 and the audiences’ reluctance to hit the theatres.
Then came Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon’s "Bhediya" in 2022. While it wasn’t exactly a howling success, it didn’t flop either. With a budget of 65 crores, it clawed back 65.84 crores. Not bad, but not great either. Arre yaar, thoda aur effort lagta!
But then, this year brought us "Munjya," starring Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma. Who knew this under-the-radar flick would become the dark horse of Bollywood! With a modest 30 crore budget, it roared to 107 crores at the box office. Kya baat hai! 🎉
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the pièce de résistance – "Stree 2"! The sequel has sent fans into a frenzy, especially with the tantalizing cameos by Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar. In just four days, "Stree 2" has amassed a jaw-dropping 204 crores on a 60 crore budget. Ab bolo! 🤑🔥
Adding up the investments and returns, the Maddock Supernatural Universe has splurged 210 crores and raked in a staggering 532.38 crores. That’s a mind-boggling 153.51% return! And guess what? "Stree 2" alone accounts for 38.31% of that pile of cash. Kashmir se Kanyakumari, sab Stree 2 ke deewane!
Here’s the breakdown of the Maddock Supernatural Universe’s financial saga:
Stree (2018)
- Budget: 20 crores
- Collection: 129.67 crores
Roohi (2021)
- Budget: 35 crores
- Collection: 25.87 crores
Bhediya (2022)
- Budget: 65 crores
- Collection: 65.84 crores
Munjya (2024)
- Budget: 30 crores
- Collection: 107 crores
Stree 2 (2024)
- Budget: 60 crores
- Collection: 204 crores
Total Investment: 210 crores
Total Collection: 532.38 croresNote: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified.
Kiran’s Gyan:
In Bollywood, it’s all about the right mix – a pinch of horror, a dash of comedy, and a sprinkle of star power. And if you can throw in some paisa-vasool cameos, you’re golden! So, dear filmmakers, take notes from Maddock – supernatural may be spooky, but the profits are anything but!
Stay tuned for more spicy updates! 🌶️
Tags: Bollywood, Hindi Cinema, Maddock Films, Horror Comedy, Box Office, Stree, Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya, Stree 2
