New Delhi, Actor Abhishek Banerjee says it is a "win-win" situation for him that two of his most important films "Stree 2" and "Vedaa" are releasing on August 15 as they both feature him in different avatars. In "Stree 2", Banerjee is reprising the role of Jana, a simpleton who is studying to become a civil servant, in the sequel to the 2018 Amar Kaushik-directed horror comedy, which was hailed for its feminist overtones. Nikkhil Advani's "Vedaa", starring John Abraham and Sharvari, features the casting director-actor in the role of an upper caste villain.
"Honestly, an actor should never worry about the business, it's the producer's space. For me, it's a win-win situation because I get to show two sides of me to the entire country. August 15 is a big day.
With 'Stree 2', fans can expect a bigger, better version of everything, it is like an epic saga. "'Vedaa' is a much needed film in India. We can't just be making entertainment films.
I enjoy my characters more when they are woven in the socio-political context. I don't know how well I will do with just slapstick comedy. But comedy with purpose and a villain with a responsibility, I think I will try to do more such characters," the actor told PTI in an interview.
"Stree", which was made on a small budget and went on to earn more than ₹ 100 crore at the box office, revolved around a group of friends, led by Rajkummar Rao's Vicky, who is a tailor. Their town of Chanderi is terrorised by a female ghost and as they try to solv.