Box Office: Can Maddock Horror Comedy Universe get bigger and better after success of Stree 2 and Munjya?

Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) has thrilled the audiences with a mix of scares and laughs. After the massive success of Stree 2 and Munjya, Can MHCU grow even bigger?

Written by Seema Sinha , Entertainment Journalist

Updated on Mar 05, 2025 | 01:12 PM IST | 16.2K

Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MCHU)

Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) has taken over Indian cinema. It has managed to entertain the audiences with a perfect mix of horror and comedy. Stree 2 and Munjya have proved that this genre has a lot of potential. Now, can it grow even bigger?

Despite a three-way clash, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree 2 became one of the biggest hits of 2024. It went on to gross Rs 837 crore worldwide during its theatrical run. The mix of suspense, folklore, and humor connected well with the audience. Smart marketing, a gripping story, and powerful performances made it a box office phenomenon.

Sharvari and Abhay Verma’s Munjya also did well at the box office and grossed Rs 127 crore globally. Though the numbers were lower than Stree 2, it proved that horror-comedy has a loyal fan base.

What’s The Future Of Maddock Horror Comedy Universe?

Maddock Films has big plans for the MHCU. As we all know, their upcoming lineup includes films like Thama, Shakti Shalini, Bhediya 2, Chamunda, Stree 3, Maha Munjya, Pehla Mahayudh, and Doosra Mahayudh. Each of these films can introduce new characters, fresh myths, and unexpected twists. This will possibly continue the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe’s successful box office journey.

Bhediya 2 will go deeper into werewolf mythology, blending action and humor. Stree 3 will take the horror-comedy experience to the next level. Maha Munjya can expand on Munjya’s folklore in a thrilling way. With such a big lineup, the MHCU is expected to create a long-term box office impact.

Can MHCU Get Bigger And Better?

For the MHCU to remain a box office success, it needs to keep evolving. Repeating the same formula won’t work forever. Exploring new horror sub-genres, different comedic styles, and unique narratives will keep the audience coming to the theaters.

This Maddock universe works because it blends scares and laughs. If it tilts too much on one side, it will lose its charm. Strong scripts and creative direction will be the key to box office consistency. Dubbed releases, international festivals, and collaborations with global studios can further help MHCU grow its box office dominance.

Maddock Horror Comedy Universe has already shown its box office potential with Stree 2, and its future looks even brighter. As it moves ahead, it can become India’s biggest franchise by being creative, balancing horror and comedy, and finding new ways to entertain. It’s not about whether it will grow, but how big it can get. Judging from the blockbuster success of Stree 2 and Munjya, MHCU has a long way to go.