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| Maddock Supernatural Universe | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Created by | Dinesh Vijan |
| Original work | Stree (2018) |
| Owner | |
| Years | 2018–present |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) | |
Maddock Supernatural Universe is an Indian shared universe consisting of Hindi-language supernatural horror comedy films. All the films in this universe are based on Indian folklore. The first instalment was Stree, followed by the second instalment, Roohi. These films were standalone, and the universe-building began with Bhediya, in which characters from Stree appeared. The next in line was Munjya, where characters from Bhediya appeared. Stree 2 also featured characters from Bhediya, making Bhediya the shared connection between all three films. So far, Roohi remains a standalone entity in this universe.[1][2]
Films
[edit]| Film | Release date | Director | Screenplay | Dialogue writer | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | 31 August 2018 | Amar Kaushik | Raj & D.K. | Sumit Arora | Dinesh Vijan |
| Roohi | 11 March 2021 | Hardik Mehta | Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and Gautam Mehra | Niren Bhatt | Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Lamba |
| Bhediya | 25 November 2022 | Amar Kaushik | Amar Kaushik | Dinesh Vijan | |
| Munjya | 7 June 2024 | Aditya Sarpotdar | Niren Bhatt | Yogesh Chandekar | Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik |
| Stree 2 | 15 August 2024 | Amar Kaushik | Sumit Arora | Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande |
Stree
[edit]The first instalment of the series is directed by debutant Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Raj & DK. It stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee. The plot is based on the urban legend Nale Ba, which means "come tomorrow" in Kannada, modified as "o stree kal aana" ("oh woman, come tomorrow") in the film. [3][4] Stree was theatrically released worldwide on 31 August 2018 and received positive reviews. The film grossed over ₹180 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹23–25 crore, becoming a box office success. The film received ten nominations at the 64th Filmfare Awards and won Best Debut Director for Kaushik.[5]
Roohi (2021)
[edit]A spin-off film, focusing on the origins of the Mudiyapairi. And also the second installment in this series. The plot focused on Bhawra and Kattanni kidnap Roohi on the orders of Guniya Bhai, who wants to marry her off to his client. However, things take a turn when they realise Roohi is possessed by a witch(Mudiyapairi). The film is directed by Hardik Mehta and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. Roohi was released on 11 March 2021,[6]
Bhediya
[edit]Bhediya is the third instalment in this series. The film starring Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon and Deepak Dobriyal, released worldwide on 25 November 2022.[7] The shooting took place in regions of Arunachal Pradesh - Ziro (Lower Subansiri), Sagalee (Papum Pare) and parts of Pakke-Kessang district- over a span of two months, from March to April 2021.[8] Over 70 percent of the artists in Bhediya are from Arunachal Pradesh.The shooting schedule in Arunachal Pradesh completed on 19 April 2021.[9] The film was wrapped up on 10 July 2021.[10][11] Abhishek Banerjee reprises his role of Jaana from the film Stree (2018) as cousin of Bhaskar. Additionally Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Aparshakti Khurana appear in cameo appearances, all reprising their roles from Stree.
Munjya
[edit]The fourth installment in this series released on 7th June 2024. The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written by Niren Bhatt and Yogesh Chandekar. It stars Abhay Verma and Sharvari in lead roles. It depicts the story of Munjya which is a myth from the Konkan region of Maharashtra.
Stree 2
[edit]The fifth installment in this series, and also a sequel to Stree. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan, featuring Rajkumar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee in lead roles. Varun Dhawan will also make a cameo appearance reprising his role of Bhaskar from Bhediya. In April 2023, the makers announced that the film will be released on 31 August 2024. The film was released on 15 August 2024. The story depicts After the events of Stree, the small town of Chanderi is being haunted by a beheaded creature, "Sarkata", who is abducting women.Aksay Kumar unknown Name is main villain in upcoming future Movies.
Upcoming films
[edit]Vampires Of Vijay Nagar
[edit]The sixth installment in this series, the film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna as the leads. The film is set to release in 14 February 2025. The film's story reportedly focuses on vampires And Varun Dhawan Aka Bediya Cameo in the movie. This Movie lead to Vampire vs Bhediya Upcoming movie Bhediya 2 (2025).[12]
Bhediya 2: The Beginning of end
[edit]The seventh installment in this series, and also a sequel of Bhediya. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik and Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in leads reprising their roles from Bhediya.[13]
Connected characters
[edit]This table lists the connected characters who appear in the Maddock Supernatural Universe.
| Characters | Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | Bhediya | Munjya | Stree 2 | |
| Vicky | Rajkummar Rao | Rajkummar Rao | ||
| Ghost | Shraddha Kapoor | Shraddha Kapoor | ||
| Bhaskar / Bhediya | Varun Dhawan | |||
| Rudra | Pankaj Tripathi | Pankaj Tripathi | ||
| Stree | Flora Saini | Bhoomi Rajgor | ||
| Janardan | Abhishek Banerjee | |||
| Bittu | Aparshakti Khurana | Aparshakti Khurana | ||
Production details
[edit]| Occupation | Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | Bhediya | Munjya | Stree 2 | |
| Director | Amar Kaushik | Aditya Sarpotdar | Amar Kaushik | |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan Raj & D.K. | Dinesh Vijan | Dinesh Vijan Amar Kaushik | Dinesh vijan |
| Cinematographer | Amalendu Chaudhary | Jishnu Bhattacharjee | Saurabh Goswami | jishnu bhattacharjee |
| Editor | Hemanti Sarkar | Sanyukta Kaza | Monisha R. Baldawa | Hemanti sarkar |
| Composer | Sachin–Jigar | |||
| Background Score | Ketan Sodha | |||
| Production companies | Maddock Films, D2R Films | Maddock Films, Jio Studios | Maddock Films | Maddock Films, |
| Distributing company | AA Films, Jio Studios, PHARS Film | Jio Studios | Pen Studios | |
| Running time | 128 minutes | 156 minutes | 121 minutes | |
Box office
[edit]| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | 30 August 2018 | ₹23–25 crore | ₹180.76 crore | [14][15][16] |
| Roohi | 11 March 2021 | ₹26 crore | ₹23.25 crore | [17][18] |
| Bhediya | 25 November 2022 | est.₹60 crore | ₹66.65 crore | [19][20] |
| Munjya | 7 June 2024 | ₹30 crore | ₹132.13 crore | [21][22] |
| Stree 2 | 15 August 2024 | — | ₹78.19[a] | [23] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Stree 2 and Bhediya 2 to take Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe to new heights; Deets Inside". PINKVILLA. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Stree Movie (2018) - Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Other Details". PINKVILLA. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Srivastava, Soumya (1 September 2018). "Nale Ba, the Bengaluru urban legend that inspired Stree". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "A real horror show". Bangalore Mirror. 27 October 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Stree 2 and Bhediya 2 to take Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe to new heights". India Today. 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "New release date... #RoohiAfzana - starring #RajkummarRao, #JanhviKapoor and #VarunSharma - to release on 5 June 2020... Directed by Hardik Mehta... Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba... Jio Studios presentation". Twitter.com. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon starrer Bhediya to release on April 14, 2022". Bollywood Hungama. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan And Kriti Sanon Share Their Experiences Of Filming Bhediya In Arunachal Pradesh". NDTV. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Bhediya: After The Film's Wrap, Kriti Sanon Is Busy Dreaming Of "Arunachal Travel Series" With Co-Star Varun Dhawan".
- ^ "Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon wrap up the shoot of Bhediya, motion poster unveiled". Bollywood Hungama. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan announce Bhediya shoot wrap with new motion poster". India Today. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ Savadi, Tanmayi (13 August 2024). "Stree To Vampires Of Vijay Nagar, A Crossover Timeline Of Maddock Films' HCU Ahead Of Stree 2". Times Now. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan announces 'Bhediya 2', to release in 2025". The Hindu. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (18 September 2018). "Box Office: Understanding the economics of Stree and the profits it has earned for its makers". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Stree Actor Rajkummar Rao: "Not Budget, Content Determines A Film's Success"". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (31 August 2018). "Stree Box Office Collection till Now". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 8 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Roohi". Box Office India. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (17 January 2024). "Roohi Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Agarwal, Mehak (28 November 2022). "Bhediya box office collection: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon-starrer mints Rs 28.55 crore". Business Today. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Bhediya Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ -, Entertainment desk (11 June 2024). "Munjya box office collection: Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma starrer earns 20 crore, breaks 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' and 'Maidaan' record". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ "Munjya Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (16 August 2024). "Stree 2 Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
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