'Some parts are already written': Abhishek Banerjee teases 'Stree 3'
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Following the massive success of Stree 2, the third installment, Stree 3, is now in the works.
Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who plays the character Janaa in the franchise, recently shared some updates about Stree 3 in an interview with The Indian Express.
He described it as a "big epic saga" and revealed that the audience won't have to wait for a long time for the film.
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''Stree 3' to arrive sooner than expected
Stree 2 was released six years after the original Stree.
Reacting to this, Banerjee said, "It will take time. Now that Stree 2 has become such a big hit, I know that it won't take six years to make it, like we did with Stree 2."
"Some parts of the script are already written. It is going to be a big epic saga and as an actor, I am dying to be back on that set."
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Aparshakti Khurana also shares excitement for 'Stree 3'
Aparshakti Khurana, who portrays the character Bittu in the Stree franchise, also expressed his enthusiasm about being part of the third installment.
He said, "Stree 3's frame was ready long back, much before Stree 2 released and now we are waiting for the film producer Dinesh Vijan and director Amar Kaushik to give more details."
Kaushik has helmed both Stree and Stree 2.
Cast details
'Stree 3' to feature a bigger ensemble cast
According to reports, Stree 3 will feature a larger ensemble cast.
Akshay Kumar is rumored to be playing the super villain, while Tamannah Bhatia, Rashmika Mandanna, and Ayushmann Khurrana are expected to join the horror-comedy universe of Maddock Films through Stree 3.
While Bhatia had a cameo in Stree 2, Mandanna's entry in the franchise is yet to be confirmed by the makers.
The film is anticipated to be released in theaters in 2025.