Munjya Emerges as Third Highest grossing Hindi Film of the year Surpassing Crew. In a surprising turn of events, the Hindi film “Munjya,” directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, grossing over ₹117.01 crore (US$14 million) worldwide against a production cost of ₹30 crore (US$3.6 million) to rank as the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024. “Munjya” has outperformed other notable releases, including the star-studded “Crew.”
The Unforeseen Triumph
“Munjya,” a gripping tale based on a Maharashtrian folklore, features Abhay Verma, Mona Singh, and Sharvari in pivotal roles. The film’s box office journey defied expectations, even catching its own makers off guard. Director Aditya Sarpotdar revealed that they had been tracking projections provided by research groups, but “Munjya” surpassed those estimates within the first day itself. The film’s captivating narrative and strong performances resonated with audiences, leading to its remarkable success.
Beating the Competition: “Crew,” starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon, had held the third position until “Munjya” stormed ahead. The latter’s consistent performance over the weeks propelled it to the top spot. Just yesterday, “Munjya” overtook Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” securing its place as the year’s third highest-grossing Hindi film.
Box Office Numbers
Here’s a breakdown of “Munjya’s” impressive box office figures:
Two Weeks: Rs 67.95 crore, Third Weekend: Additional Rs 15.25 crore, Monday: Rs 2.25 crore, Tuesday: Rs 2.15 crore, Wednesday (early estimates): Rs 2.15 crore. The cumulative total of ₹117.01 crore places “Munjya” ahead of “Crew,” which had earned Rs 88.5 crore. However, the road ahead won’t be easy. The release of Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic “Kalki 2898 AD,” featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, poses a formidable challenge. “Kalki” has already taken a flying start at the box office and garnered rave reviews.
Munjya Emerges as Third Highest grossing Hindi Film of the year Surpassing Crew. “Munjya” has etched its name in the annals of Hindi cinema. Proving that compelling storytelling and strong performances can triumph over big-budget spectacles. As the film continues its run, cinephiles eagerly await its next milestone. Will it breach the coveted Rs 100 crore mark? Only time will tell.