After a six year long wait, Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao released in theatres on August 15, and it is safe to say that it opened with a bang at the box office. While social media is already flooded with fans raving about the film, what seems to have impressed the audience the most is the surprising cameo by none other than Akshay Kumar.
Yes, you read that right! Akshay Kumar’s cameo, that was heavily kept under the wraps by the makers during the promotions, has finally been revealed. Photos and videos of the audience cheering in theatres at the actor’s entry are now splashed all over the internet.
The Thanos of the Horror Universe has arrived! Catch the epic post-credit scene with #AkshayKumar from #stree2 – it’s easily the best shot of the year! No arguments. #Stree2Review #Stree2SarkateKaAatank #ShraddhaKapoor #AkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/AmanSyl7dD
— Md Sameer Hussain (@mdsameer1884) August 15, 2024
The post-credit scene in which Akshay can be seen transforming into a deadly ghost has also been leaked on social media.
Netizens called Stree 2 a blockbuster and Akshay’s cameo just seems to be the icing on the cake. “he most powerful cameo that shook the theatre…This is the end credit scene of the film, which means that the biggest legend of comedy has entered the horror comedy universe,” a user wrote, sharing the actor’s still from the film.
The most powerful cameo that shook the theatre…This is the end credit scene of the film, which means that the biggest legend of comedy has entered the horror comedy universe#Stree2 #AkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/UUQXh9GZRf
— ⚡️ (@Yashmsd_) August 15, 2024
“It’s not just a cameo of #Akshaykumar in #Stree2 he is now a part of maddock supernatural universe. Man it’s gonna be so exciting,” another fan wrote.
So, it’s not just a cameo of #Akshaykumar in #Stree2 he is now a part of maddock supernatural universe. man it’s gonna be so exciting to see akshay in upcoming films, best news to hear on the best day of the year. Happy Independence Day pic.twitter.com/DRAaPkwjuF
— (@iromeostark) August 14, 2024
Becharo ne bakayda reel bana kar post karta tha #RajkummarRao and #SraddhaKapoor ne ki koi bhi #stree2 ka spoiler nahi dalega koi kisi ka Cameo reveal nahi karega
Lekin pura social media par sab logo ne reveal kar diya #KhelKhelMain
#PankajTripathi#AkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/8R5u9sgXGJ
— Sugam Priyadarshi (@SugamPriyadarsh) August 15, 2024
BLOCKBUSTER BLOCKBUSTER and BLOCKBUSTER ! #Stree2 Book karlo sab jaldi tickets !@ShraddhaKapoor@RajkummarRao
#Stree2
Megastar #AkshayKumar sir has officially Entered the Horror Comedy Universe ❤️#Stree2OnAug15 #Stree2 pic.twitter.com/wSVOkWciU9
— Md Sameer Hussain (@mdsameer1884) August 14, 2024
While the makers have not yet clarified if Akshay will headline a full-fledged horror comedy film in the Maddock universe, fans have already begun demanding it after his cameo in Stree 2.
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It is to be noted that Akshay’s film Khel Khel Mein also released in theatres on Thursday, clashing with Stree 2.
Meanwhile, Stree 2 also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee in key roles. Besides, the film also has a cameo by Varun Dhawan as his character from the film Bhediya, which is also a part of the Maddock horror-comedy universe.