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Shraddha Kapoor says she waited for the right film after Stree 2
Indian actor Shraddha Kapoor says she turned down film offers after the success of Stree 2.
She said in an Instagram Q&A that she chose to wait for a story that felt right, despite being offered good money.
Stree 2 was a major hit in 2024, raising expectations for Kapoor’s next project.
She said waiting was difficult at times, but she feels proud of her decision and advised people to listen to their instincts.
Kapoor will next play Lavani artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar in the film Eetha.
The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and is scheduled to be released on December 4, 2026.
Shraddha Kapoor says she turned down film offers and large paychecks after Stree 2 because she wanted to wait for a story she felt was right.
She shared the decision during an Instagram question-and-answer session after a fan asked for career advice.
Kapoor said waiting was difficult but that she now feels proud she was patient.
Her next film is Eetha, in which she plays Lavani artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.
- Who
- Shraddha Kapoor, an actor.
- What
- She said she declined film offers after Stree 2 and waited for a story she connected with.
- When
- She discussed her decision in an Instagram Q&A reported on November 3 and 4, 2026.
- Where
- In an Instagram Q&A session.
- Why
- She wanted to wait until she found the right story.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Stree 2 was released and became a major box-office success.
Kapoor said she turned down film offers and waited for a story she felt was right.
News18 reported Kapoor's comments about her decision in an Instagram Q&A.
Eetha is scheduled to be released, according to News18.
- Film after Stree 2
- Eetha
- Eetha director
- Laxman Utekar
- Kapoor's role in Eetha
- Lavani artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar
- Eetha release date
- December 4, 2026
- Stree 2 release year
- 2024
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What people are saying
After Stree 2, I was offered a lot of films and money as well, but I had decided that until I get that perfect story, I won't sign anything.
Of course it gets difficult to wait for something you really want, but right now I feel proud that I took the decision to wait.
Listen to that little voice in your heart. Sometimes it gets difficult, but it's totally worth it.