Stree 3 Release Date Delayed to 2028: Dinesh Vijan Promises Everything Fans Love, but ‘Where It Ends’ Will Shock Them
Dinesh Vijan said the horror-comedy sequel may arrive on Independence Day or Christmas, following the strong box office run of Stree 2.
- At FICCI Frames, producer Dinesh Vijan confirmed that Stree 3 will release in 2028, with Rajkummar Rao returning to the lead role and a possible arrival on Independence Day or Christmas.
- Directed by Amar Kaushik, the franchise grew from a small-budget independent film in 2018 into a horror-comedy success, with Rao recalling the team's immense faith in the story and camaraderie that fueled Stree 2's box office performance.
- Vijan revealed that Kaushik has finished writing the script, promising audiences will experience everything they loved about the franchise while plot specifics remain secret. "Everything that you have loved about it, you'll get it, but where it starts and where it ends will be a complete revelation," Vijan said.
- Before returning to the horror franchise, Kaushik will direct Mahavatar, an ambitious film starring Vicky Kaushal as Bhagwan Parshuram, with production scheduled to begin at the end of next year.
- Separately, Rao will star in Prahaar, portraying special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in a film depicting the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, arriving in theaters on October 16.
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Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 3 to release in 2028, makers confirm
Stree 3, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has been confirmed for a 2028 release. Director Amar Kaushik has completed the script, while Dinesh Vijan has teased a story that will take the franchise in an unexpected direction.
'Stree 3' release date confirmed: Makers reveal Rajkummar Rao's horror-comedy will arrive as a 'complete revelation'
The 'Stree' film franchise continues to thrive as producer Dinesh Vijan announces the release of 'Stree 3' slated for 2028. With the script finalized by Amar Kaushik, Rajkummar Rao shared reflections on their initial journey and unwavering belief in the narrative. Originating in 2018, the franchise kicked off with the first film featuring Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, followed by the successful release of 'Stree 2' in 2024.
Stree 3 to release in 2028, Dinesh Vijan gives update about Vicky Kaushal’s Mahavatar
Dinesh Vijan confirmed that the Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao-starrer Stree 3 will be directed by Amar Kaushik and also shared the shoot schedule of Vicky Kaushal-starrer Mahavatar.
‘Stree 3’ to release in 2028, Amar Kaushik has finished writing it: producer Dinesh Vijan
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) Producer Dinesh Vijan on Wednesday announced that director Amar Kaushik has already completed the script for “Stree 3” and the third part of the film will release in 2028. “Stree”, which released in 2018 and became an instant hit, kickstarted Vijan’s horror-comedy universe, which features films such as “Roohi”, “Bhediya”, “Munjya”, […]
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