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Stree
स्त्री
2018 128 min India 12+
★7.4
Horror, Comedy
Director: Amar Kaushik
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Description
Set in the town of Chanderi, Stree is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s, and features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles.
Budget:
$2.8M
Worldwide:
$21M
Starring
Rajkummar Rao
Actor
Shraddha Kapoor
Actor
Pankaj Tripathi
Actor
Awards
12 wins & 31 nominations
Key opinion
Stree is an inventive and low-budget Indian horror-comedy that skillfully subverts genre expectations by blending folklore-inspired mystery with sharp humor. It succeeds through a charming lead performance and a refreshing departure from traditional high-budget spectacle.
| Acting | Rajkumar Rao delivers a compelling and talented performance that effectively carries the film's narrative weight. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a grounded and nostalgic dark comedy that favors atmosphere over expensive Hollywood-style visual effects. | |
| Screenplay | The plot creatively repurposes local ghost-bride legends to establish an engaging and mysterious premise. | |
| Humor | While some viewers appreciate the film's unique, low-budget charm, others may enter with expectations for traditional scares that the film's comedic tone does not fulfill. |