Stree vs. Bhediya: A Lifetime Worldwide Box Office Collection Comparison
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the lifetime worldwide box office collections for two popular horror-comedy films, “Stree” and “Bhediya.” We will explore the financial performance of each film to determine which one ultimately won at the box office.
Bhediya: Box Office Collection
Bhediya was a horror-comedy film featuring a cast that included Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Deepak Dobriyal, Abhishek Banerjee, Saurabh Shukla, and Baharul Islam. The movie was directed by Amar Kaushik, with the story written by Niren Bhatt.
The film was released on November 25, 2022, across approximately 3700 screens worldwide. On its first day, Bhediya collected ₹7.48 crore in India. The collection for its first week stood at ₹42.65 crore. The film’s lifetime net collection in India was ₹68.01 crore, while the gross collection was ₹81.30 crore. In the overseas market, the film earned approximately ₹14.75 crore.
Bhediya’s total worldwide collection amounted to ₹96.05 crore. The film was made on a budget of approximately ₹65 crore and was considered an “Average” performer at the box office. It was noted that the film’s collections were significantly affected by the success of Ajay Devgn’s “Drishyam 2.” On IMDb, Bhediya received a rating of 6.7.
Stree: Box Office Collection
Stree, also a comedy-horror film, starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, Flora Saini, Vijay Raaz, and Akash Dabhade. This film was also directed by Amar Kaushik.
Stree was released on August 31, 2018, on approximately 1950 screens worldwide. The film earned ₹6.82 crore in India on its opening day, and its first-week collection reached ₹60.40 crore. The lifetime net collection for Stree in India was ₹130 crore, with a gross collection of ₹167.78 crore. The film collected approximately ₹14.22 crore from overseas markets.
The total worldwide collection for Stree was approximately ₹182 crore. Made on a budget of around ₹30 crore, the film was declared a “Blockbuster” at the Indian box office and an “All-Time Blockbuster” worldwide. It also ranked as the 9th highest-grossing film of 2018. Stree holds an IMDb rating of 7.5.
The Final Verdict: Which Film Won?
When comparing the box office performance of the two films, Stree was the clear winner. With a worldwide collection of ₹182 crore against a budget of just ₹30 crore, it was a massive commercial success. In contrast, Bhediya collected ₹96.05 crore against a larger budget of ₹65 crore, resulting in an average verdict. Stree not only earned more but also delivered a significantly higher return on investment, solidifying its status as the more successful film.
