The star-studded film ‘Crew,’ featuring leading ladies Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, has made a significant splash at the box office, crossing the ₹70 crore mark in less than three weeks. This remarkable achievement comes despite fierce competition from several major releases, positioning ‘Crew’ as a standout success in the realm of women-led films in India.
Highlights from ‘Crew’s’ Box Office Journey:
- Robust Opening: ‘Crew’ opened to a strong start, collecting ₹43.75 crore in its first week, and continued its momentum into the second week with an additional ₹21.45 crore.
- Weekend Performance: The film maintained a steady inflow over the weekends, tallying up ₹90 lakhs on Friday, ₹1.6 crore on Saturday, and ₹1.7 crore on Sunday of the third week.
- Midweek Trends: Despite a nearly 75% drop on Monday, earning only ₹43 lakhs, ‘Crew’ saw a slight uptick on Tuesday with earnings rising to ₹47 lakhs, boosted by the Ram Navami holiday.
- Current Standings: As of the latest updates, ‘Crew’ has amassed a total of ₹70.32 crore domestically. With the holiday boost, these numbers are expected to climb further.
- International Success: Not only has ‘Crew’ performed well domestically, but it has also been a hit in North America, where it has crossed the US $3 million mark (approximately ₹25 crore). This makes it one of the most successful Indian films abroad led by a female cast.
- Historical Context: ‘Crew’ now ranks as the 8th highest-grossing women-led film in India, surpassing other notable films like Alia Bhatt’s ‘Dear Zindagi’, Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Pink’, and Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Queen’.
The success of ‘Crew’ at the box office is a testament to the drawing power of its lead actresses and the compelling narrative crafted by its creators. As it continues to draw audiences, both in India and overseas, ‘Crew’ is proving to be a pivotal film in highlighting the commercial viability of women-led projects in the Indian film industry. This achievement not only celebrates the film’s immediate success but also paves the way for more such stories to be told in the future.
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