Madoc What is the supernatural universe?Image Credit Source: Social Media
Neither the trailer nor the song of Stree 2 started with Shraddha Kapoor or Rajkumar Rao. The first thing that appeared on the screen was a red logo – that of Maddock Films. Something similar was seen in Varun Dhawan’s Bhedia, which released in 2022. Dinesh Vijan debuted his maddock supernatural horror comedy universe with the trailer of this film. Many characters were seen together in this universe. Like- the woman and the wolf. However, many universes have been created in Indian cinema. Talking about the most popular universe, it is the YRF Spy Universe, featuring Pathan and Tiger. But since the beginning of this year Madoc Films has been making headlines. The reason is Stree 2. Maddock, the highest grossing Bollywood film of the year 2024, is also a part of the supernatural horror comedy universe. But what is the first film of this universe? What projects are coming up and how will Maddock alone earn 1000 crores this year? Let’s understand. But first let’s know about this universe.
Yash Raj Films has launched its universe. The YRF spy universe started with ‘Pathan’. Then came ‘Tiger 3’ Rohit Shetty also has his own cop universe, which started with ‘Singham’. Lokesh Kanagaraj who made ‘Leo’ and ‘Kaithi’ is also creating his own cinematic universe. Hindi and South cinema is creating its own separate world by bringing big superstars. As if a trend had started. One of the horror comedy universe. Let’s know how this universe started and how many movies are coming in future?
Madoc Supernatural Horror
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao’s Stree came in 2018. It is considered the first film in the Madoc Supernatural universe. But till then there was no plan that a separate world of horror comedy would be created. Shraddha Kapoor played the role of ‘Stri’ in this picture, for which people started writing on the walls, “O Stree, come tomorrow.” The film was directed by Amar Kaushik. Dinesh Vijan, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK are the producers of the film. He produced the series under the Madoc Films banner with the help of D2R Films. Rajkumar Rao stalked the woman by cutting her hair, with whom he also fell in love. Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee were also with Rajkumar Rao to save Chanderi.
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The woman received a lot of love from people in theatres. The film’s India net collection is Rs. 129.83 crore, while the total worldwide collection was Rs. 182 crores. While 15 crore business was done abroad. Talking about the gross collection in India, the film collected 167 crore rupees. Actually this picture was made on a budget of 30 crores. It was a blockbuster. Ruhi came three years after this film, this was also Dinesh Vijan’s film. The film was directed by Hardik Mehta. The film tells the story of a ghost who kidnaps brides during their honeymoon.
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Roohi movie
It is said to be the second installment of the Medoc supernatural universe. The cast of the film was changed. This time Varun Sharma was seen with Janhvi Kapoor. But the one who was the same is Rajkumar Rao. He played the role of Bhavra Pandey in this film. When Janhvi Kapoor became Roohi. The film was made on a budget of 25 crores. According to SACNILC report, the film’s India gross collection was Rs 25.7 crore. While the picture earned 3 crore rupees from abroad. With this, a business of 28.7 crore rupees was done from all over the world. Overall the film did not do anything extraordinary. Another film came out the very next year, after which the makers decided to create a universe. The Medoc supernatural universe was created just after Varun Dhawan’s ‘Bhedia’. It is also called Horror Comedy Universe.
The film was directed by Amar Kaushik. The story is about a werewolf who transforms himself. He also kills people to protect the forest. The plot is said to be inspired by the folklore of Arunachal Pradesh. Varun Dhawan played the role of a wolf in this film. Kriti Sen worked with him there. The film also featured Abhishek Banerjee’s character ‘Jana’. Apart from this, Rajkumar Rao had a cameo. Vicky was featured in a song. Although the horror comedy universe began after this film, two films preceded it, so this was the third installment in the universe. The film received positive response from critics.
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Varun Dhawan’s Wolf
Varun Dhawan’s ‘Bhedia’ has been made on a budget of 60 crores. Its gross collection in India is Rs. 81.41 crore has been. While 13.5 crores have been raided from abroad. The film earned Rs 94.91 crore worldwide. This picture was not even successful in earning 100 crores. No image of this universe has been released in the year 2023. The reason could be that two big films were being prepared to launch in 2024. Something similar happened. The next image of this universe was released on June 7, 2024. The name was – Munjya. The film was directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.
Munjya movie
‘Munjya’ had Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma in lead roles. Sathyaraj and Mona Singh were also seen together. The story is inspired by Indian folklore and mythology. Munjya’s character is completely created with the help of CGI. Bittu and Bela’s friendship and love story was loved by people. The budget of the film is 30 crore rupees. This picture did a business of 125 crore rupees worldwide. Also the foreign collection was Rs.5 crore. Talking about the gross collection in India, the film did a business of 120 crore rupees. This is a universe film, but there is no crossover of any ‘wolf’ or ‘woman’ character. The story was completely new and different. Another film in the same universe, Stree 2, was released on August 15, 2024. It also became the most successful Bollywood film of the year.
Shraddha Kapoor and sliding from Stree 2
Apart from Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee were seen in the film. As has happened in other films in this universe. Something similar was seen here. When Varu appeared with Abhishek Banerjee. Varun Dhawan had a cameo in this picture. There were two more cameos. Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia. There is talk that a separate film will be made on Akshay Kumar’s character soon. The budget of the film is Rs 50 crore, which is more than what Stree 2 earned on the first day of its release. It is not only the highest grossing picture of this year but also of this universe.
This 50 crore film is getting good response continuously. In 24 days, the picture has done a business of Rs 737.25 crore worldwide. Talking about the overseas collection, the film has earned 121 crore rupees. While India’s gross collection is 616.25 crores. Madoc has many other big projects coming up after this film.
How many crores did the producers take from the 5 films?
Five horror comedy films have been released. Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkumar Rao’s Stree 2 has been the most successful film of all time. Makers have spent Rs 270 crore on ‘Stree’, ‘Roohi’, ‘Bhedia’, ‘Munjya’ and ‘Stree 2’. It has done a business of Rs 1,192 crore. Currently, the upcoming films are being worked on.
Upcoming projects in the horror comedy universe?
Currently, Maddock is gearing up to launch three major films based in the Supernatural universe. The first film is Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkumar Rao’s Stree 3. The second film is Varun Dhawan’s Bhedia 2 and the third film is coming up with Ayushmann Khurrana. Rashmika Mandanna is also going to act in it. The vampires of Vijay Nagar are titled ‘Thamba’. In fact, there is talk that Ayushmann Khurrana’s film will come first. But recently some Moi reports have come out. It was said that Dinesh Vijan will make ‘Bhedia 2’ first. Only after this work will be done on street 3.
Maddock Films to cross 1000 crore mark this year!
So far we have talked to you about the Medoc supernatural universe. Now coming to Dinesh Vijan’s Madoc Films, which has released many films under this banner apart from horror comedies. Dinesh Vijan’s Madoc Films has launched 3 films in the year 2024. Where Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulza Jiya’ has been made for Rs 70 crore. While ‘Munjya’ has been made in Rs 30 crore and ‘Stri 2’ has been made in Rs 50 crore. A total of Rs 160 crore has been spent on three films this year.
Now talking about its collection, ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulza Jiya’ has done a business of Rs 139 crore worldwide. While ‘Munjya’ has earned 120 crores worldwide. Shraddha Kapoor’s ‘Stree 2’ is doing business. He has so far collected Rs. 737.25 crore has been collected. Overall, Maddox received a 447 percent return from all three releases.
These 3 movies of Maddock Films are upcoming
Madoc Films has three films scheduled. Where ‘Tehran’ will come in October. Sky Force’s release date has recently changed. The film will now release next year i.e. on January 24, 2025. There is a lot of discussion about Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chava’. If you remove one film, two films can easily make enough money that Maddock will take Rs. 1000 crore business will be done.