Sunil Kumar: The Towering Figure Who Brought Stree 2's Sarkata Bhoot To Life

Stree 2 Who Is Sarkat Bhoot: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's much-anticipated Stree 2 has been one of the most talked-about releases this year. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror comedy revisits Chanderi town, now haunted by a sarkata bhoot. As this film opened to rave reviews, fans have been eager to uncover the identity of the chilling sarkata bhoot.

Initial reports suggested that Akshay Kumar played the role of sarkata bhoot. However, later claims indicated that the villain was a VFX-generated creature. The massive success of Stree 2 left fans curious about the sarkata bhoot's true identity. It has now been revealed that a 7.7 feet tall actor, known as the Great Khali of Jammu, played this role.

According to media reports, Sunil Kumar aka Sunny Jatt from Jammu, who stands at 7.7 feet tall, portrayed the lead antagonist in Stree 2. Sunil is an ace wrestler with the ring name 'The Great Angaar' and is reportedly a constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He participated in WWE Tryout in 2019 and enjoys playing volleyball and handball. Interestingly, Sunil surpasses The Great Khali in height as Khali is around 7.1 feet tall.

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Stree Box Office Collection

Stree has set the box office ablaze since its release, earning Rs.60.3 crores on opening day (including paid reviews). This makes it the highest opener of the year for Bollywood in 2024. Additionally, this Shraddha and Rajkummar starrer has grossed over Rs.228 crores within five days and has become the fifth fastest Bollywood film to join the Rs.200 crores club after Jawan, Animal, Pathaan and Gadar.

Director Amar Kaushik shared with Bollywood Hungama that Sunil was discovered by their casting team due to his impressive height which fit their requirements perfectly for Sarkata Bhoot's role. "We used his body shots while the face of Sarkata was generated through CGI," Kaushik explained.

The anticipation surrounding Stree had been immense even before its release due to its unique storyline and star cast including Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor.

The film’s success can be attributed not only to its engaging plot but also to its effective use of visual effects which added depth to characters like Sarkata Bhoot.

The revelation about Sunil Kumar playing Sarkata Bhoot adds another layer of intrigue for fans who were eager to know more about this character.

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This information sheds light on how meticulous casting decisions contribute significantly towards creating memorable cinematic experiences like Stree.

Story first published: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 9:18 [GST]

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