Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has found itself at the center of a brewing controversy. Following the release of the film's official poster, sharp-eyed netizens have drawn comparisons to the poster of Stranger Things 2, sparking allegations of plagiarism. Social media platforms have been buzzing with debates over the striking similarities between the two, with many questioning whether the resemblance is purely coincidental or a direct lift from the popular Netflix series.
Same Same ... But Different ๐
Stranger Things X Stree 2 ๐๐ฅ#StrangerThings5 #StrangerThings #Stree2 #RajkumarRao #ShraddhaKapoor #PankajTripathi pic.twitter.com/AhPVLnwkVy— Aminul Hoque (@RoccoAminul) August 12, 2024
Striking Similarities or Subtle Tribute?
The poster for Stree 2 has been criticized for its uncanny resemblance to the Stranger Things 2 poster, particularly in terms of the color scheme, layout, and overall design elements. Comments like "The Stree 2 poster seems to have borrowed heavily from Stranger Things 2" and "Why does this look so inspired by Stranger Things 2?" have flooded social media. Some users went as far as calling it a "direct copy."
Average Bollywood copying machine#Stree2 #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/zV5fChr1QC— Saxena๐ฎ๐ณ (@tweetsbysaxena) August 10, 2024
However, not everyone agrees with these accusations. Some fans have come forward to defend the Stree 2 poster, arguing that while the color palettes may be similar, the background and film references are distinct. "It's just a tribute to the supernatural genre, not necessarily a copy," one user pointed out.
The ongoing debate has also highlighted the shared supernatural themes between Stree 2 and Stranger Things 2. Some users have argued that given the genre overlap, some similarity in design elements is to be expected. "Even if the color scheme is similar, the background in Stree 2 is different, and it has its own set of film references," a fan noted.
#Stree2 is copy of Stranger things.
โญ Both led by Female actress.
โญ Both have horror element
โญ Both female lead have super power.
โญ Both movies have boy group led by seniors.
Your life is totally ruined ๐ #Stree2Review #KhelKhelMein #Vedaa #StragerThings pic.twitter.com/3iV0TnHPXq— M A ๐ A L U ๐ก๏ธ (@YourMasalu) August 12, 2024
Supernatural Showdown on August 15
As Stree 2 gears up for its August 15 release, it is already leading the box office race, having sold over 100,000 tickets within 48 hours of bookings opening. Despite facing competition from Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham's Vedaa, the film's strong ticket sales suggest that the controversy might only fuel more curiosity among audiences.
Stree 2, the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, promises to bring back the beloved ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, with special cameos by Tamannaah Bhatia and Varun Dhawan. Whether the poster controversy will impact the film's reception remains to be seen, but it has certainly sparked a lively debate online.
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