The heist comedy film “Crew,” starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, has made waves at the box office, surpassing the Rs 50-crore mark worldwide within its opening weekend. The film, which marks the third major release of 2024, continues to enjoy a successful run in theaters, garnering praise from audiences and critics alike.
Upon its release, “Crew” received a positive response, earning Rs 10.28 crore in India and Rs 20.07 crore worldwide on its opening day, ranking only behind “Shaitaan” and “Fighter” in terms of opening day collections. The momentum carried into day 2, with the film collecting Rs 21.06 crore, bringing the total to Rs 41.3 crore. As per rough estimates by Sacnilk, “Crew” raked in an additional Rs 10.25 crore on day 3, pushing its total collection past the Rs 50-crore mark. The film maintained a Hindi occupancy rate of 29.93% on Sunday.
“Crew” Sets New Benchmark for Women-Led Films
Directed by Rajesh Krishnan and produced by Ekta Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Digvijay Purohit under Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network, “Crew” has set a new benchmark for women-led movies with its strong opening. Audiences and critics have praised the film for its entertaining storyline and stellar performances.
Speaking about the film, Kriti Sanon emphasized the importance of showcasing women in comedy roles, stating, “I feel when there’s a women-oriented film, everyone assumes it will be serious or tackle a specific issue, but ‘Crew’ breaks those stereotypes, proving that women can excel in comedy.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her excitement about working with Tabu for the first time, stating, “I am super excited because I got to work with Tabu for the first time. Lolo (her sister Karishma Kapoor) has worked with her so many times. I had the opportunity and the honor of finally sharing screen space with her.”
As “Crew” continues to dominate the box office, its success serves as a testament to the growing demand for fresh and engaging storytelling in Indian cinema. With its stellar cast and entertaining plot, the film is expected to maintain its stronghold in the coming weeks, delighting audiences with its comedic charm and thrilling heist narrative.