Vicky Kaushal: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao made a significant impact at the box office in. 2024 with 'Stree 2', co-starring Shraddha Kapoor, which reportedly grossed over 800 crore rupees. This film proved to be a milestone in Rao's career. Prior to this, its first installment, 'Stree' (2018), was also a major box office success. However, fans of Rajkummar Rao might be surprised to learn. That he wasn't the first choice for the film 'Stree'. Despite Rao's acclaimed performance in 'Stree', which led to his casting in the sequel, the makers had initially approached another actor for the role.
Vicky Kaushal Rejected 'Stree'
Before Rajkummar Rao, the offer for 'Stree' was extended to a prominent actor who later delivered an 800-crore blockbuster in 2025. This actor was none other than Vicky Kaushal. Kaushal himself revealed in an interview that he had received the offer for 'Stree' but chose to reject it. Consequently, the role went to Rajkummar Rao, and the film subsequently provided a new direction for his career.
Had Vicky Kaushal accepted 'Stree', he would have also had the opportunity to star. In 'Stree 2', which reportedly earned over 800 crore rupees at the box office. Interestingly, Vicky Kaushal achieved a similar feat with his film ‘Chhaava’, released approximately six months after 'Stree 2'. 'Chhaava' hit cinemas in February this year, where Kaushal portrayed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film also starred popular actress Rashmika Mandanna in a leading role. Produced on a budget of around 120 crore rupees, 'Chhaava' garnered 807 crore rupees worldwide.
