The day of reckoning is here for ‘Crew’, the anticipated Bollywood release lead by Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon. We dive into their box office collection journey, that albeit sees a dip, is gripping nonetheless.
A Slow Day for ‘Crew’
The glamour of Rajesh A Krishnan’s directorial ‘Crew’ saw somewhat dimmed lights this past Wednesday. Following a promising start that saw numbers rise, the film faced a decline on the thirteenth day post its release. A notable fixture in major theaters since March 29, the film hit a low despite an initial surge.
Crew Box Office Collection Day 13
Anchored by the cinematic prowess of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, ‘Crew’ began it’s theatrical run on a high note. The first week fared well with an impressive collection of approximately Rs 43.75 crore. The heist comedy managed to sustain its charm into its second weekend, raking in an estimated Rs 19.99 crore.
In contrast, the thirteenth day saw a carpet trip, with the film earning just around Rs 1.60 crore. As per sources from Sacnilk.com, this brought the movie’s overall domestic collection to Rs 63.75 crore net, despite recording low theater occupancy of 13%.
Day | India Net Collection |
Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹ 9.25 Cr |
Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹ 9.75 Cr |
Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹ 10.5 Cr |
Day 4 [1st Monday] | ₹ 4.2 Cr |
Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | ₹ 3.75 Cr |
Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | ₹ 3.3 Cr |
Day 7 [1st Thursday] | ₹ 3 Cr |
Day 8 [2nd Friday] | ₹ 3.75 Cr |
Day 9 [2nd Saturday] | ₹ 5.25 Cr |
Day 10 [2nd Sunday] | ₹ 5.5 Cr |
Day 11 [2nd Monday] | ₹ 1.75 Cr |
Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] | ₹ 2.15 Cr |
Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] | ₹ 1.6 Cr |
Total | ₹ 63.75 Cr |
The Box Office Battle
The relatively low numbers didn’t come with ease. ‘Crew’ battled the larger-than-life Hollywood release, ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’. While the Hollywood titan grabbed a significant share of the box office, with an estimated earning of Rs 76.28 crore nett, ‘Crew’ clung on valiantly.
Against the stiff competition, the female-lead ‘Crew’ held its ground, managing to draw audiences. Amidst a tussle for ticket sales, ‘Crew’s’ projected overall net income stands at Rs 77.63 crore, making a notable mark in the domestic circuit.
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Inside the ‘Crew’ Story
‘Crew’ pivots around the adventurous escapade of three air hostesses, narrating how they take their lives into their own hands when their airline goes bankrupt.
The three lead actors showcase their comedic timing against the backdrop of a heist comedy, joined by Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
Conclusion
Even on a slow day, ‘Crew’ manages to chart its course in the capricious box office waves. As Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon continue to charm the audiences, the film’s journey continues, drawing the curtain away to reveal the bigger picture in the days to come.