Mumbai: Actor Abhishek Banerjee, whose films “Stree 2”, “Bhediya” and “Munjya” has re-released in cinemas, said that it feels surreal and incredibly rewarding.
Abhishek played a central role in all three movies within the Maddock universe, with his character Jana serving as a common thread that interlinks the films.
Speaking about the re-release of these films and his journey, Abhishek said: “To have one film re-released in cinemas is a huge honor, but to have three of them come back to theatres at the same time is beyond words. It feels surreal and incredibly rewarding to see how much love Stree 2, Bhediya, and Munjya continue to receive.”
He added: “I’m grateful to the fans who have shown so much enthusiasm for these films and for my character, Jana, who holds a special place in my heart.”
Abhishek said that being a part of the Maddock universe has been such a thrilling ride for him, and he feels lucky to have had the opportunity to be a part of this genre that’s made such an impact.
“Each of these films has its own unique flavour, but the common element of laughter and chills has kept audiences coming back for more,” he said.
“As an actor, I always try to take on roles that challenge me, and I’m thankful that these films have allowed me to explore new dimensions within the comedy-horror space. Watching audiences enjoy these films all over again makes the hard work worth it.”
“Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank” is directed by Amar Kaushik. It is the fourth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and serves as the sequel to “Stree” in 2018. The film also stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana as a group of friends who must defeat Sarkata, a headless malevolent entity abducting the women of Chanderi.
“Bhediya” too is directed by Amar Kaushik. It stars Varun Dhawan alongside Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal and Paalin Kabak. The plot of the film is inspired by Arunachal Pradesh’s folklore about a Yapum, a shape-shifting werewolf, who wants to protect the jungle, even if he or she has to kill somebody. It is the second installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe.
While “Munjya”, which is helmed byy Aditya Sarpotdar, stars Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Sathyaraj and Mona Singh. The titular character was entirely created using CGI. The film focuses on the legend of Munjya, inspired by Indian folklore and mythology.
