Is ‘Stree 2’ director Amar Kaushik planning to expand the horror-comedy universe with Akshay Kumar? Here’s what he said… |

Amar Kaushik, who gained recognition with his 2018 directorial debut Stree, is now enjoying the success of its sequel, Stree 2. The horror-comedy, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has generated significant buzz.
He recenlty discussed various aspects, including the potential expansion of Akshay Kumar’s cameo in future projects. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Amar was asked about his plans to expand his film universe, particularly regarding Akshay’s cameo in Stree 2.The post-credits scene suggested a larger role for Akshay in future films. Kaushik revealed that Akshay is only aware of a basic idea and hasn’t been informed about any specific plans yet.

The director elaborated that the direction of Akshay’s character in Stree 2 will become clear only once the writing process begins. He mentioned that decisions about the character’s backstory, relevance, and overall fit within the story will be determined as the script develops.

Kaushik emphasized that Akshay Kumar’s involvement in future projects will depend on whether the idea comes about naturally. He noted that if the concept evolves organically, he would certainly pursue it. However, he remains tight-lipped about any current thoughts, stressing that revealing plans prematurely can diminish the element of surprise and enjoyment.
The director of Stree 2 described collaborating with Akshay Kumar as a matter of “destiny.” He also shared that Akshay brought a spontaneous and playful touch to his scenes, adding elements that were not in the original script, making the experience even more enjoyable.