Karan Johar, one of Bollywood's most prominent filmmakers, has joined the chorus of praise for the recent success of Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. On Tuesday, Karan took to social media to share his admiration for the film's massive success, calling it a celebration not just for its makers but for Hindi cinema as a whole. In a heartfelt post, Karan expressed his deep respect for the team behind Stree 2, crediting their "belief, talent and strategy" as key factors in the film's triumph. He wrote, "The JUGGERNAUT MEGA BLOCKBUSTER SUCCESS of STREE 2 is not just a celebration for @maddockfilms but must be viewed as a celebration of Hindi cinema and Indian mainstream cinema."

Karan Johar also reflected on the challenges that Hindi cinema has faced in recent years, especially in the wake of the pandemic. He acknowledged that the evolving tastes of the audience have made it difficult to predict box office outcomes. However, the success of Stree 2 has reaffirmed his faith in the power of solid storytelling and content that resonates with the audience.

"In the past few years, Hindi cinema has been under scrutiny for combatting box office challenges… the post-pandemic audience has been evolving and many times difficult to assess," Karan continued. "But the mega success of STREE 2 has not only validated the strength of a solid storytelling and rooted content but also affirmed that humongous conviction, bravado, and focus on concept, story, and a deep-rooted connection with the audience will pay rich dividends at the ticket window! The success also affirms that movies are all about the content creators!"

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Karan concluded his post with a shoutout to the film's cast and crew, highlighting the collaboration between production houses like Maddock Films and Jio Studios, along with the visionary direction of Amar Kaushik. He also sent a special congratulatory message to the film's stars, including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee.

"HINDI CINEMA celebrates STREE 2 today, and as a producer and storyteller, I am deeply inspired!!!! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!!!!" Karan wrote, tagging the key players in the film's success.

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The success of Stree 2 comes as a much-needed boost for Hindi cinema, which has been grappling with box office challenges. The film, which is the sequel to the 2018 hit Stree, continues the story of Rajkummar Rao's character Vicky and his friends as they face new supernatural threats in their town of Chanderi. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the horror-comedy has struck a chord with audiences, becoming one of the biggest hits of the year.

The cast and crew recently celebrated the film's success at a grand party in Mumbai, attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Kriti Sanon and Shraddha Kapoor. Stree 2 managed to hold its own at the box office despite competition from Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham's Vedaa.

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