Box Office Verdict: Super Hit

Crew, the Rajesh Krishnan-directed female-led heist comedy starring Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Tabu, has stolen ₹90.05 crore domestically (net), ranking #132 in Filmymojo’s 2024 box office charts. The film outperformed expectations to become the highest-grossing female-led comedy in Bollywood history.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹90.05 crore
Current Rank	#132 (2024 Releases)
Genre	Comedy-Heist
Release Date	March 29, 2024
Director	Rajesh Krishnan
Lead Cast	Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Tabu

Genre Comparison

• Average Female-Led Comedy Collection: ₹38.2 crore
• Crew vs. Genre Avg: 136% above benchmark
• Top Female-Led Comedies:
  1. Crew (₹90.05 crore)
  2. Veere Di Wedding (₹80.81 crore)
  3. Dream Girl 2 (₹105.02 crore)*
  4. Good Newwz (₹204.55 crore)*

(*While not purely female-led, comparable ensemble comedies)

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Budget & Profitability

The film’s cost-effective production boosted returns:

Metric	Value
Production Budget	₹55 crore
P&A	₹25 crore
Breakeven	Week 3
ROI	2.25x

Industry Context: Female-led films typically need just 1.8x to be profitable.

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Weekly Performance

Defied comedy genre trends with strong holds:

Week	Collection (₹ Cr)	Drop
1	₹48.72	–
2	₹28.15	42%
3	₹9.83	65%
4	₹3.35	66%

Notable Trend: 42% second-week drop is exceptional for comedies (typically 55-60%).

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Audience Insights

• Gender Ratio: 54% female / 46% male
• City Distribution:
  • Metro: 68%
  • Tier 1: 22%
  • Tier 2: 10%
• Age Demographics:
  • 18-25: 41%
  • 26-35: 38%
  • 35+: 21%

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Controversies & Buzz

1. Costume Debates: Airhostess outfits sparked online discussions
2. Cameo Speculation: Ranveer Singh’s appearance trended for 3 days
3. Real-Life Parallels: Loose inspiration from Air India scandals
4. Music Impact: “Naina” song crossed 100M YouTube views in 4 weeks

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Final Verdict

With ₹90.05 crore, Crew has:

• Redefined commercial potential of female-led comedies
• Proved ensemble casts can work without male leads
• Established new benchmarks for mid-budget films

Watch Recommendation: Perfect for fans of lighthearted, glamorous comedies with substance.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database