Amar Kaushik, the filmmaker of the successful horror-comedy Stree 2, shared his experiences after the movie’s big success. The film quickly became popular with both fans and critics, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2024.
In a recent chat with Komal Nahta on his YouTube channel, Game Changers, Amar opened up about how much pressure he felt while making Stree 2. He said, “I worked very hard on this film with a lot of stress. There were many problems, and we completed it quickly. Now, I plan to take it easy for the next 3 to 4 months.” He also noted that people are very excited about his next project and are constantly asking when it will be released. Amar added, “I’m trying not to feel that pressure.”
Amar explained that making a sequel is always tough because people can be very critical. He and his writer, Niren Bhatt, prepared themselves for the challenges. He mentioned that when it came to special effects (VFX), it was hard to manage time. He said, “In the last 2 to 3 months, I didn’t sleep much because there was so much work to do.”
Since Stree 2 has been released, Amar is now catching up on sleep and feeling better.
About Stree 2
Stree 2 is part of Maddock’s horror universe and is a sequel to the 2018 hit Stree. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik and stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi. There are also special appearances by Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia. Stree 2 earned ₹597.99 crore in India and ₹857.15 crore worldwide.
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Amar Kaushik Reflects on the Success and Challenges of Stree 2
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Five Arrested for Trading Protected Snakes in Kerala
On Thursday, forest officials in Payyannur, Kerala, arrested five men for having a protected snake called the two-toed sand boa (Eryx johnii) without permission. This snake is protected by law, which means you can’t catch or sell it.
The men arrested were: Pradeepan (49), Bhikesh (39), Manoj (30), all from Trikaripur in Kannur, and T Naveen (35) and K Chandrasekharan (37) from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. They were caught after officials received a tip-off about their illegal activity.
A team led by Sanoop Krishnan, the Taliparamba Forest Range Officer, carried out the operation and took away a car and a scooter they were using. The snakes were reportedly brought from Andhra Pradesh to sell in Kannur. The forest department has filed a case against them, and an investigation is ongoing.
Earlier in March, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also arrested two men who had 65 turtles, including Indian Roofed Turtles and Spotted Pond Turtles. These turtles are also protected by wildlife laws.
The CBI stated that they found a total of 50 Indian Roofed Turtles and 15 Spotted Pond Turtles. Since these are live animals, they were sent to the Delhi Zoo for safe care.
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Experts Warn: Global Recession Risks Rise Amid Trade Tensions
Global companies are worried about a potential recession in the US and around the world after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs (taxes on imports). These tariffs started a few days ago, and more will go into effect on April 9. China quickly responded with their own tariffs, leading to fears of a trade war that might slow down the global economy.
JP Morgan, a big bank, recently raised the chances of a US recession to 60%, up from 40% last month. Other banks like S&P Global and Goldman Sachs also increased their predictions for a recession, noting that the economy isn’t doing well lately. Even HSBC mentioned that signs of a recession are growing, estimating a 40% chance of one by the end of the year.
The new tariffs affect many imports, but not those from Mexico and Canada. The White House claims it’s necessary to fix trade imbalances where foreign countries impose high taxes. After April 9, around 60 countries, including the EU, Japan, and China, will face even higher tariffs on US goods. In response, China plans to impose 34% tariffs on US products starting April 10 and will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO).
So what is a recession? In the US, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) looks at many factors beyond just GDP (the total value of all goods and services) to define a recession. They say a recession happens when there’s a significant and widespread drop in economic activity lasting more than a few months.
Recessions can be caused by several things, like a sudden spike in key production costs (like oil) that makes everything more expensive. They can also happen when government policies to reduce inflation are too harsh, leading to less spending. Financial instability, like what happened during the 2007 financial crisis, is another major cause. If people and businesses take on too much debt, they might cut back on spending, which further slows the economy.
Overall, major slowdowns in big countries like the US, Germany, or Japan can lead to problems for their trading partners.
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Jr NTR Confirms New Projects: Exciting Updates on Upcoming Films!
There’s a lot of buzz about Jr NTR’s upcoming movies. Fans have been guessing if he’d team up with the director of “Jailer,” Nelson Dilipkumar. Jr NTR has hinted that this collaboration is happening! Naga Vamsi will produce the film. Just a few weeks ago, Nelson announced that “Jailer 2” is officially being made.
At a party for his brother-in-law Nithin’s movie, Jr NTR said, “If I say too much about Vamsi, he might get bad luck. Good things have been happening for him. We’ll start something soon, and he’ll tell you all about it.” This movie is expected to be a unique action film and will begin filming in the second half of 2026.
Jr NTR also talked about “Devara 2,” clearing up any doubts. He said he will start working on that film after his current project with Prashanth Neel, whose last film “Salaar” was a big hit. “Devara: Part 1” featured Jr NTR in two roles and included stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, and Saif Ali Khan.
Besides these projects, Jr NTR will star in “War 2,” directed by Ayan Mukerji, where he might play a villain against Hrithik Roshan. Kiara Advani will also have an important part in this movie, which is set to come out on August 14.
Jr NTR is also busy filming a movie with Prashanth Neel that will hit theaters on January 9, 2026, around Pongal. Fans might get to see the title and first look on May 20.
As for director Nelson Dilipkumar, he is focused on filming “Jailer 2,” with Rajinikanth returning as his character, Muthuvel Pandian. The filming for Jailer 2 began three weeks ago. Nelson also has a new project lined up with actor Dhanush.