It has taken Rajkummar Rao eight years and over 20 films to knock off the label of an indie actor. Basking in the glory of his first Rs 100-crore grosser, Stree, Rao says it is commendable that the film has taken the box office by storm despite belonging to a genre that is yet to gain popularity in India.

"The unique combination of horror and comedy, coupled with the sincerity with which we made this film worked in its favour. It's a good sign for our cinema; it shows that the audience is ready to welcome different content," says the actor.