Aug. 31, 2018|India|128 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Horror
Description: Stree 2018: Full Movie in Hindi
The story of *Stree* revolves around an Indian folk legend about a witch who abducts men at night, leaving only their clothes behind. Set in the town of Chanderi, the residents believe in the spirit of an angry woman, known as “Stree,” who terrorizes men during a religious festival every year, causing numerous disappearances. To ward off her wrath, the phrase “O Stree, come tomorrow” is written in Hindi with bat’s blood on the entrances of homes, and men are advised not to roam alone after 10 PM during the festival, a stark parallel to the safety measures often imposed on women.
The protagonist, Vicky, a tailor in Chanderi, encounters a mysterious woman during the Pooja season and falls in love with her. She asks him to stitch a lahenga for her, but her strange behavior and frequent disappearances raise suspicions. Vicky’s friend, Bittu, begins to suspect she might be Stree herself. After one of their friends is kidnapped by Stree, Vicky grows wary of her as well. In their quest to rescue their friend, Vicky and Bittu seek help from the town’s librarian, Rudra Bhaiya, who is also a paranormal expert.
Rudra leads them to an old book titled *Chanderi Puran*, which reveals the story of Stree and mentions an ancient fort where she is believed to reside. The trio ventures to the fort, uncovering more about the legend and attempting to save their friend from the clutches of the mysterious spirit.
*Stree* is a unique blend of horror and humor, exploring themes of folklore, fear, and societal norms.
Cast director: Amar Kaushik
Cast actor: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Vijay Raaz, Flora Saini, Badri Chavan, Nora Fatehi, Kriti Sanon
Original name: स्त्री