Rajkummar Rao, who is known to always be in the news, recently made headlines with the revelation of one of his most favorite scenes that didn’t make the final cut of the blockbuster movie Stree 2. The scene in question involved the actor cross-dressing. As Stree 2 continues to dominate the box office, fans are eager for more information on this fantastic glimpse into the film that never made the final version.
The Scene That Escaped
Rajkummar Rao took to his Instagram account to share behind-the-scene pictures of himself in a glittery mini skirt, a shimmer red top, and high heels, complete with wig. He captioned the post, “#Stree2 One of my favourite and funniest scenes from the film which didn’t make it to the Final Cut. Kya aap log dekhna chahte hain ye scene film mein? “. This teasing invite to fans sent a wave of excitement and curiosity about the deleted scene.
Reactions from Co-Stars and Fans
No sooner did Rajkummar Rao post it than it drew the attention of his co-stars and fans alike. His Stree 2 co-star Shraddha Kapoor was incredibly excited as she commented, “YES!!! Vicky please daal do do do do lo lo lo lo lo “. Other industry greats who commented included Vijay Varma and producer Guneet Monga, both extremely eager in watching the scene. Varma jokingly quipped, “Hahhahaha I would pay money to watch this.”
And soon after, the comment section was full of requests and teasing remarks by fans who are all excited about this scene. “Whattttttt??? Whyyyyyyyyy. I wanna see this scene, Raj,” commented a user, while another said that this should be kept in some OTT version of the movie.
Background of Stree 2
Stree 2, released on August 15, 2024, is a sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy Stree, which attained cult status. While one told the tale of a spurned female ghost of the past, the second of these films has a new villain, a headless antagonist named Sarkata, who spirits away women who have a voice, an individuality. The film has fared well, crossing ₹500 crore in box office collections to become one of the biggest grossing Hindi films this year.
Rajkummar Rao’s Journey in Stree 2
The story of Stree 2 revolves around Vicky, played by Rajkummar Rao. His character interlinks the humor and horror in the movie-the way he communicates with the spirit world and his attempts at getting out of the trouble with his friends. He cross-dresses in one of the deleted scenes, showing his comic talent; as the movie plays on, it reveals another dimension of his character, reversing expectations in terms of gender and roles defined by a society.
Impact of Deleted Scenes
Deleted scenes, more often than not, give reason for one to know more about the creative process behind filmmaking. They might show other facets of characters and storylines not fitted into the final narrative. In this case, Rajkummar’s cross-dressing scene not only showcases his versatility as an actor but also brings out the comic elements in the film. This would raise questions among fans as to how that scene might have contributed to the overall tone and message to be brought across by Stree 2.
The Future of the Franchise: Stree
With the film doing well at the box office, talks of sequels and franchising of Stree 2 had already begun. It has contracted the enterprise into Dinesh Vijan’s horror-comedy universe, alongside other successful films like Bhediya and Munjya. It remains to be seen how this franchise pans out in the future and whether audiences shall indeed be treated to more of Rajkummar’s comic streak quite soon.
Conclusion: A Shot in the Arm Worth Being Captured
The deleted cross-dressing scene of Rajkummar Rao in Stree 2 has been a talking point, about how the actor is game for any role that may come his way. While fans remain blissfully unaware that they had been yearning to see this scene, this opens the discussion around creative liberties and film measures.
While Stree 2 is already in the news, expectations are high for any further additions to the film, let alone this deleted scene. Fans are waiting with their fingers crossed that either through an extended version of the film or perhaps as an exclusive on any OTT platform, they might get a chance to see this comic and captivating scene that adds another feather to the cap of Rajkummar Rao’s talent. Continuing to be as the records tumble, one thing is for sure: Stree 2 has left an indelible footprint on Bollywood, and this journey is far from over.