
Stree(2018)
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.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 2018
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
In a small town, a mysterious supernatural force targets young men, and an urban legend speaks of a vengeful female spirit named Stree who abducts men during a festival. Vicky, a tailor, encounters a mysterious woman who he believes is connected to these disappearances. Together with his friends, Vicky investigates the legend and attempts to uncover the truth behind Stree's existence. The narrative blends horror with comedy and social commentary, exploring themes of superstition, gender dynamics, and modern skepticism versus traditional beliefs.
“Beware the woman who calls your name at night.”
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Trivia
- The film is based on a real viral legend from Karnataka called 'Nale Ba', where people wrote 'come tomorrow' on doors to ward off a spirit.
- Director Amar Kaushik made his feature film debut with Stree, after previously directing short films and ads.
- The character 'Stree' was played by Flora Saini, not Shraddha Kapoor; Kapoor played the mysterious visitor.
- The film's climax originally had a different, more open-ended conclusion, which was reshot after test screenings.
- Many of the comic dialogues were improvised by the actors, especially by Rajkummar Rao and Aparshakti Khurana.
- The film's title track 'Milegi Milegi' is a recreated version of a 1990s hit song by the Pakistani band Vital Signs.
- Stree was shot in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, to capture the small-town atmosphere central to the story.


