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New Delhi:
The film Crew, starring Kriti Sanon, Tabu and Kareena Kapoor, had a strong start at the box office, collecting Rs 30 crore in its opening weekend. Despite a 60% drop on weekdays, it maintained steady viewership throughout its first week in theaters. According to a Commercial report, Crew hit Rs 3 crore on day 7, with a total occupancy of 11.40 percent in Hindi on Thursday, taking its total collection to Rs 43.75 crore. Crew revolves around three women in the aviation industry who face unexpected situations and become entangled in a web of lies.
Crew was reportedly released in 2,000 theaters. It premiered in more than 75 countries in more than 1,100 locations. The estimated budget for the film, which covers production and advertising costs, is reportedly around Rs 60 crore.
Crew opened to largely mixed reviews. Film critic Saibal Chatterjee, in his review for WhatsNew2Day, gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote: “Crew would have been a lot more fun if only they had known how to liven things up with touches of real inspiration. Yes, that’s what’s sorely missing in a film that goes for gold but fails to find a source of sustained sparkle.”
Produced under the banner of Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network, Crew not just the three leading ladies, but also Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in the ensemble cast.