Crew (film)

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Crew
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRajesh A Krishnan
Written by
  • Nidhi Mehra
  • Mehul Suri
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAnuj Rakesh Dhawan
Edited byManan Sagar
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byPen Marudhar Entertainment
Release date
  • 29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Running time
118 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹75 crore[2]
Box office₹149.34 crore[3]

Crew is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language heist comedy film directed by Rajesh A Krishnan and starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon as air hostesses, with Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma in supporting roles. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Digvijay Purohit under Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network.

Principal photography took place from March 2023 to February 2024. The film was theatrically released on 29 March 2024, garnering positive reviews,[4] and has grossed over ₹147.61 crore (US$18 million) worldwide to rank as the third highest grossing Hindi film of 2024,[5][6] and sixth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.

Plot[edit]

Geeta Sethi, Jasmine Kohli, and Divya Rana are flight attendants with Kohinoor Airlines, a company on the verge of bankruptcy. The staff have not been paid their salaries in months, and the three friends, like all the other employees, keep hoping that things will change. Geeta's husband Arun runs a struggling food business from home. Geeta has to financially support her unemployed brother and his wife, as well. Jasmine was raised by her maternal grandfather (Nanu) after her parents divorced. She does not believe in relationships, is fond of expensive things, and flaunts a fake and flashy lifestyle on social media. Divya is trained to be a pilot but is forced to take up the job of a flight attendant due to a lack of openings and keeps this hidden from her family. She struggles to repay her education loan instalments.

The death of senior flight attendant Rajvanshi, while on duty, leads Geeta, Jasmine and Divya towards a clandestine operation to smuggle gold out of India to Al Burj (a fictitious country). Mr. Mittal, the HR Head of Kohinoor Airlines, is the kingpin of the operation. The three of them become part of the gold smuggling operation and their financial situation soon improves: Geeta funds Arun’s food business and her brother and his wife. Jasmine gets back Nanu’s gold ring from the pawn shop and buys a BMW for herself. Divya repays her education loan. The other employees of the airline are still trying to make ends meet. Someone tells the customs officials that the three flight attendants are smuggling gold; and even though the three of them can hide their stash, the detention that follows makes them feel humiliated and rethink their choice.

The situation takes a drastic turn when Kohinoor Airlines is declared bankrupt and all employees are left unpaid and penniless. Vijay Walia, the airline's owner has fled to Al Burj. Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya realise that it was Vijay Walia’s gold smuggling operation that helped Walia settle down comfortably in Al Burj. Chastened and repentant, they decide to bring all the smuggled gold back to India and pay the employees their dues.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The film was announced in November 2022 and filming began on 25 March 2023, before it was wrapped in February 2024.[7][8] The film was shot in Mumbai, Goa and Abu Dhabi.[9]

Music[edit]

Crew
Soundtrack album by
Diljit Dosanjh, Badshah, Raj Ranjodh, Vishal Mishra, Akshay–IP and Bharg–Rohit
Released28 March 2024
Recorded2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length25:25
LanguageHindi
LabelTips Music

The music of the film is composed by Diljit Dosanjh, Badshah, Raj Ranjodh, Vishal Mishra, Akshay–IP, Bharg–Rohit while the background score is composed by John Stewart Eduri.

The first single titled "Naina" was released on 5 March 2024.[10] The second single, a remake version of Rajasthani track "Delhi Shahar Mein Maro Ghagro Jo Ghumyo" by Ila Arun,[11][12] titled "Ghagra" was released on 12 March 2024.[13] A remake of the song "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai" from the 1993 film Khal Nayak is sung by Alka Yagnik and Arun, composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal and written by Anand Bakshi. The third single titled "Choli Ke Peeche" was released on 20 March 2024.[14][15] The fourth song "Sona Kitna Sona Hai" is a remake of the same name song from the 1997 film Hero No. 1 sung by Udit Narayan and Poornima, composed by Anand–Milind and written by Sameer Anjaan.[16]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Naina"Raj Ranjodh, BadshahRaj RanjodhDiljit Dosanjh, Badshah3:00
2."Ghagra"Juno, Srushti TawadeBharg–RohitIla Arun, Romy, Srushti Tawade3:01
3."Choli Ke Peeche"IP Singh, Anand BakshiAkshay-IP, Laxmikant-PyarelalDiljit Dosanjh, IP Singh, Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun2:53
4."Kiddan Zaalima"Raj ShekharVishal MishraVishal Mishra2:54
5."Darbadar"IP SinghAkshay-IPB Praak, Asees Kaur3:34
6."Khwabida"BhargBharg–RohitBadshah, rohh3:12
7."Sona Kitna Sona Hai"IP SinghAkshay-IPIP Singh, Nupoor Khedkar3:24
8."Sona Kitna Sona Hai" (Reprise)IP SinghAkshay-IPIP Singh3:28
Total length:25:25

Release[edit]

Initially planned for a 22 March 2024 release, the film was theatrically released on 29 March 2024 coinciding with Good Friday.[17]

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Crew opened to positive reviews from the critics.[4] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 64% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[18]

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express praised the lead actresses, writing, "Tabu, so comfortable in her older woman avatar as the senior-most of the crew, and Khan, treading the thin line between greed and need with ease, are a riot; Sanon, in their company, is boosted and manages to hold her own." Gupta gave the movie 3.5 stars out of 5 and described it as an "easy-breezy" comedy that washes away the stench of recent Bollywood duds.[19] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Tabu-Kareena Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-starrer Crew totally smashes through stereotypes. It's an honest-to-goodness rollercoaster ride".[20] Titas Chowdhury of CNN-IBN gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and particularly praised Kapoor Khan's performance, adding that she elevates the narrative several notches with a character that is tailor-made for her.[21] Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "In times when political dramas are trying to make a statement abound, Crew is a welcome change. It’s light, easy-breezy and stays true to being a masala entertainer."[22] The critic based at Bollywood Hungama awarded the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Crew is a fun entertainer and rests on the fine performances of Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon."[23] Renuka Vyavahare of Times of India gave it 3.5 stars (out of 5), describing it as a crime comedy that is funny, frivolous, and delectable.[24] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost gave it a rating of 3 out of 5, calling it a "delectable" and "entertaining" film; she particularly praised Kapoor Khan's performance, adding that she stands out and displays the wickedness of her character with a lot of style.[25] In a more critical review, Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and noted that the film's screenplay lacks sheen.[26]

Anuj Kumar of The Hindu deemed it a feel-good film and particularly praised Kapoor Khan's performance, adding that she is the tour de force of the film.[27] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote, "Crew makes you laugh, and have fun while serving some cheesy and cocky humour, and manages to stay afloat despite a lot of turbulence, all thanks to the threesome that you wish lasted a little longer."[28] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll gave the film a positive review, calling it funny, sexy, and honest—all without being overly mushy or judgemental.[29]

Box office[edit]

As of 25 April 2024, Crew has grossed ₹99.31 crore (US$12 million) in India, with a further ₹50.03 crore (US$6.3 million) in overseas, for a worldwide total of ₹149.34 crore (US$19 million) against ₹75 crore (US$9.4 million) budget.[3]

On its opening day, Crew earned ₹10.28 crore (US$1.3 million) at the domestic box office,[3] marking the third biggest opening day collection for a female-led film.[30] Furthermore, the film opened with a global box office gross of ₹20.07 crore (US$2.5 million), making it the highest opening day grosser for a Hindi female-led film globally.[31]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Box Office Trends: Crew emerges a success story; Tabu, Kareena, Kriti film holds well on Monday". Pinkvilla. 31 March 2024. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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  4. ^ a b Chimah, Hesha (6 April 2024). "Kareena Kapoor: Proud to be part of two successful women-centric films I Exclusive". India Today. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024. Crew has received mostly positive reviews from critics and has minted an impressive Rs 50 crore at the ticket counter till now.
  5. ^ "Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide 2024". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Crew makers bring buy-one-get-one-free offer as Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon starring earns Rs 82.56 cr worldwide". Bollywood Hungama. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
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  11. ^ "Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Tabu put on their dancing shoes for Crew's latest dance number Ghagra". The Indian Express. 12 March 2024. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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  13. ^ ""Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon added their own element to 'Ghagra' song in Crew", say writer-duo Mehul Suri and Nidhi Mehra". Bollywood Hungama. 13 March 2024. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Crew song 'Choli' out Diljit Dosanjh gives a twist to Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun's classic track". Bollywood Hungama. 20 March 2024. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Crew song Choli Ke Peeche: Kareena Kapoor grooves on the remix of Madhuri Dixit's iconic number from Khal Nayak". Hindustan Times. 20 March 2024. Archived from the original on 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  16. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: 'Sona Kitna Sona Hai' song from Crew is about gold smuggling; say composers Akshay & IP, "It's completely in Punjabi"". Bollywood Hungama. 28 March 2024. Archived from the original on 31 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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  21. ^ Chowdhury, Titas (29 March 2024). "Crew Review: Kareena Kapoor Khan Steals the Show; Kriti Sanon And Tabu Add to the Fun". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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  25. ^ Deb Roy, Lachmi (29 March 2024). "Crew Movie Review: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Kriti Sanon risky golden affair is hugely entertaining". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  26. ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (29 March 2024). "Crew Review: A Heist Film Out To Deliver Some Harmless Fun". NDTV. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  27. ^ Kumar, Anuj (29 March 2024). "'Crew' movie review: The charming trio of Tabu, Kareena, and Kriti keeps this airy caper afloat". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  28. ^ Rawal Kukreja, Monika (29 March 2024). "Crew review: Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon's turbulent threesome should've lasted a little longer". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  29. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (29 March 2024). "'Crew' review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie". Scroll. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  30. ^ "Top Ten Female Lead Driven Opening Days - Kareena Alia Dominate". Box Office India. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  31. ^ "Crew worldwide box office day 1: Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Tabu-starrer has highest opening day for a female-led film". Hindustan Times. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.

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