| Maddock Supernatural Universe | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster from PVR INOX | |
| 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 comedy horror 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 | Director | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Runtime | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | Amar Kaushik | Raj & DK, Sumit Arora (dialogues) | Dinesh Vijan, Raj & DK | 130 minutes | 31 August 2018 |
| Roohi | Hardik Mehta | Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, Gautam Mehra | Dinesh Vijan, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba | 134 minutes | 11 March 2021 |
| Bhediya | Amar Kaushik | Niren Bhatt | Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande | 156 minutes | 25 November 2022 |
| Munjya | Aditya Sarpotdar | Niren Bhatt (screenplay), Yogesh Chandekar (story) | Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik | 123 minutes | 7 June 2024 |
| Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank | Amar Kaushik | Niren Bhatt | Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande | 149 minutes | 15 August 2024 |
Stree
[edit]The first instalment of the franchise 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
[edit]The second instalment of the franchise is directed by Hardik Mehta and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Sharma. It is based on a North Indian folklore about a witch named Mudiyapairi, who targets grooms and abducts their brides while they sleep. Roohi was theatrically released on 11 March 2021. The film was critically panned and grossed ₹30.33 crore at the box office.[6][7]
Bhediya
[edit]The third instalment of the franchise is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. The film stars Varun Dhawan alongside Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal and Paalin Kabak. The plot is inspired by an Arunachal Pradesh legend about a shape-shifting werewolf who kills to protect the jungle. Additionally, characters from Stree appeared in the film, including cameo appearances by Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Aparshakti Khurana. Abhishek Banerjee reprises his role as Jana (Janardan), Dhawan's cousin.[8] Bhediya was theatrically released on 25 November 2022, garnering positive reviews. The film grossed ₹89.97 crore against a production budget of approximately ₹60 crore at the box office. It received 13 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film (Critics), Best Actor (Critics) and Best Special Effects.[9][10]
Munjya
[edit]The fourth instalment of the franchise is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik. The film stars Abhay Verma, Sharvari, Mona Singh and Sathyaraj. The titular character was entirely created using CGI. Additionally, characters from Bhediya made cameo appearances in the film, including Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Banerjee. The film is based on folklore from Konkan that depicts a mischievous spirit named Munjya from Marathi tradition, which haunts peepal trees or wells. This spirit arises when a man dies unmarried between his thread ceremony and marriage ritual and often causes disturbances to fulfil his unfulfilled desires. Munjya was theatrically released on 7 June 2024, garnering mixed reviews. The film grossed over ₹132 crore worldwide against a production budget of ₹30 crore and became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2024.[11][12]
Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank
[edit]The fifth installment of the franchise and direct sequel to Stree is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande. The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. The story follows the events after Stree, where the small town of Chanderi is haunted by a beheaded creature, "Sarkata", who is abducting women. Varun Dhawan reprises his role from Bhediya, connecting this instalment with Bhediya and Munjya. Stree 2 was theatrically released on 15 August 2024. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed ₹84.4 crore at the box office against a production budget of ₹50 crore.[13][14]
Upcoming films
[edit]Vampires Of Vijay Nagar
[edit]The sixth instalment of the franchise is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan. The film, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, has been announced with a scheduled release date of 14 February 2025. However, principal photography is yet to commence.[15][16]
Bhediya 2
[edit]The seventh instalment and sequel to Bhediya is in the pipeline, with Amar Kaushik returning as the director and Varun Dhawan reprising his role. While the project has been officially announced, the makers are still in the pre-production phase, and principal photography has not yet started. The film is expected to hit theatres in 2025.[17][18]
Stree 3
[edit]Following the release of the trailer for Stree 2, producer Dinesh Vijan confirmed that Stree 3, the eighth instalment of the franchise, is in early development. The film is scheduled for release in 2026, but production is yet to begin.[19][20]
Connected characters
[edit]This table lists the connected characters who appear in the Maddock Supernatural Universe.
| Characters | Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | Bhediya | Munjya | Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank | |
| Vicky | Rajkummar Rao | Rajkummar Rao | ||
| She | 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 | Roohi | Bhediya | Munjya | Stree 2 | |
| Director | Amar Kaushik | Hardik Mehta | Amar Kaushik | Aditya Sarpotdar | Amar Kaushik |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan, Raj & DK | Dinesh Vijan, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba | Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande | Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik | Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande |
| Writer | Raj & DK, Sumit Arora | Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, Gautam Mehra | Niren Bhatt | ||
| Cinematographer | Amalendu Chaudhary | Jishnu Bhattacharjee | Saurabh Goswami | Jishnu Bhattacharjee | |
| Editor | Hemanti Sarkar | Huzefa Lokhandwala | Sanyukta Kaza | Monisha R. Baldawa | Hemanti Sarkar |
| Composer | Sachin–Jigar | ||||
| Background Score | Ketan Sodha | Justin Varghese | |||
| Production companies | Maddock Films, D2R Films | Maddock Films, Jio Studios | Maddock Films | Maddock Films, Jio Studios | |
| Distributing company | AA Films, Jio Studios, PHARS Film | Jio Studios | Pen Marudhar | PVR Inox Pictures, Pen Marudhar | |
Box office
[edit]| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | 30 August 2018 | ₹23–25 crore | ₹180.76 crore | [21][22][23] |
| Roohi | 11 March 2021 | ₹30.33 crore | [24] | |
| Bhediya | 25 November 2022 | est.₹60 crore | ₹89.97 crore | [25][26] |
| Munjya | 7 June 2024 | ₹30 crore | ₹132.13 crore | [27][28] |
| Stree 2 | 15 August 2024 | ₹50 crore | ₹184.48 crore [a] | [29][30] |
See also
[edit]Notes
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