Stree (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stree is a 2018 comedy horror film starring Flora Saini as Stree, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $22.1 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget. Its Echo Score is 74/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Original language
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Hindi
- Studio
- Maddock Films
- Budget
- $2.8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stree About?
The premise of Stree without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the eerie town of Chanderi, this film draws inspiration from the viral urban legend of Nale Ba, which spread through Karnataka in the 1990s. The story revolves around supernatural occurrences and explores local folklore, with Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao taking on significant roles as they navigate a series of mysterious events and try to uncover the truth behind the haunting tales.
Stree Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vengeful ghost
- mysterious woman
- father son relationship
- ghost
- friendship
- prostitute
- supernatural power
- temple
- black magic
- tailor
- writing on wall
- dark alley
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- chosen one
- small town
- friendship between men
- maddock supernatural universe
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
- fear
- night
- subjective camera
- drinking
- abduction
- urination
- screaming
- implied male nudity
- secret
- party
- dancer
- alcohol
- campfire
- bus
- motorcycle
- flashlight
- cell phone
- superstition
- festival
- undressing
- letter
- cat
- lizard
- reference to william shakespeare
- attack
- torch
- ruins
- sewing machine
- darkness
- possession
- woods
- montage
Stree Cast & Characters
Flora Saini leads the cast as Stree, with Shraddha Kapoor as Unnamed Woman and Rajkummar Rao as Vicky.
- Flora Saini as Stree
- Shraddha Kapoor as Unnamed Woman
- Rajkummar Rao as Vicky
- Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu
Also Starring in Stree
· 19 more- Pankaj Tripathi Rudra
- Vijay Raaz Shastri
- Nora Fatehi Special Appearance in 'Kamariya' Song
- Abhishek Banerjee 'Jana' Janardan
- Mushtaq Khan Sarpanch
- Aakash Dabhade Narendra
- Atul Srivastava Vicky's Father
- Sunita Rajwar Jana's Mother
- Badri Chavan Lokesh
- Amar Kaushik Homeless Stud
- Arvind Bilgaiyan Jana's Father
- Mehrunnisa Mustaqeem Khan Durga
- Ramkrishna Dhakad Assistant Tailor
- Abhishek Singh Rajput Narendra's Friend
- Manoj Chaube Panditji
- Viren Basoya Prakash
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- R.N. Shukla Watchman
- Kusumlata's Shastri Vicky's Neighbour
- Kavita Thite Vicky's Mother (Archive Photo)
Stree Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 74/100, strongest in art & craft (90) and weakest in sensory experience (60).
Stree Echo Score Breakdown
Stree delivers a lively blend of horror and comedy that generally resonates with audiences, though its narrative coherence occasionally falters. Critics commend its inventive premise, tight pacing, and effective social satire, while some note uneven plotting and inconsistent tonal shifts. Audience reactions echo this split, praising the humor and performances but pointing to moments of disengagement. The film’s strengths in style and entertainment sustain its appeal despite noted drawbacks.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 90
Art & Craft showcases a confident directorial vision, with cinematography that captures the town’s eerie ambience and production design that grounds the supernatural premise. Editing maintains a brisk rhythm, supporting both scares and jokes. While a few critics cite occasional tonal jarring, the overall visual execution feels polished and purposeful.
- Character & Emotion 80
Character & Emotion benefits from nuanced performances, particularly the leads whose chemistry anchors the story’s humor and tension. Supporting actors add depth, delivering witty dialogue that enhances the satire. Some viewers find certain portrayals distracting, yet the ensemble largely succeeds in rendering the town’s residents both relatable and entertaining.
- Story & Flow 65
Story & Flow offers an original premise that intertwines folklore with social commentary, delivering moments of genuine suspense and laughter. However, the plot at times loses momentum, with pacing lapses and rushed resolutions that weaken narrative cohesion. While the core idea remains engaging, uneven storytelling hampers sustained immersion.
- Sensory Experience 60
Sensory Experience blends a distinctive soundtrack with atmospheric sound design to heighten the film’s horror‑comedy tone. The background score, though praised for its impact by some, is perceived as jarring by others, and musical numbers are deemed unnecessary by certain viewers. Visually, the stylized palette supports the eerie yet playful mood.
- Rewatch Factor 75
Rewatch Factor remains solid due to the film’s witty dialogue, memorable scares, and satirical edge that reward repeated viewings. The blend of humor and horror retains its novelty, encouraging audiences to revisit the social nuances embedded in the narrative. Minor pacing issues and occasional tonal inconsistencies may affect some repeat experiences, but overall it sustains appeal.
Stree Plot Summary
What happens in Stree from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the town of Chanderi, a chilling legend looms over everyday life: Stree, a vengeful spirit who abducts men during a four‑day festival, leaving behind only their clothes. To keep safe, the locals carve O Stree Kal Aana on their walls, and men stay inside after 10 PM, hoping the night will pass without anyone else vanishing.
The story follows Vicky, a skilled tailor who meets a mysterious woman who asks him to stitch a lehenga. He is drawn to her, even as his friend Bittu grows uneasy about her irregular presence and the town’s strange quietness. When their friend Jana is abducted, Vicky’s suspicions harden, and he, along with Bittu and the librarian Rudra, digs into the legend to uncover its truth.
Full summary
The whole story of Stree, scene by scene
Stree Box Office & Budget
Stree grossed $22.1 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget, 7.9 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$22.1M
7.9× its budget
- International
- $22.1M
- Budget
- $2.8M
Stree Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stree.
How Well Do You Know Stree?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which town is the story of Stree set?
Stree Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “สตรี” and “Strī”.
- Also known as
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- สตรี
- Strī
- 鬼娘子
- 佳節厄靈
- Stree: Fantoma de care m-am îndrăgostit
- 女鬼
- امرأة
- סטרי: הרוח שאהבתי
- Stree - Mulher
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Movies Like Stree
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Stoker.
Stree FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Stree, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stree?
Stree runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Stree released?
Stree was released on August 31, 2018.
Who is in the cast of Stree?
Stree stars Flora Saini as Stree, Shraddha Kapoor as Unnamed Woman and Rajkummar Rao as Vicky, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Stree make at the box office?
Stree grossed $22.1 million worldwide on a budget of $2.8 million.
Does Stree have a post-credit scene?
No. Stree has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Stree in?
The original language of Stree is Hindi.
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