Crazxy

{{Short description|2025 Hindi-language thriller film}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}

{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}

{{Infobox film

| name = Crazxy

| image = Crazxy poster.jpg

| alt = Theatrical release poster

| caption =

| native_name =

| director = Girish Kohli

| writer = Girish Kohli

| screenplay =

| story =

| based_on =

| producer = {{Ubl|Sohum Shah|Mukesh Shah|Amita Shah|Adesh Prasad|Ankit Jain}}

| starring = {{Ubl|Sohum Shah}}

| narrator =

| cinematography = {{Ubl|Sunil Borkar|Kuldeep Mamania}}

| editing = {{Ubl|Sanyukta Kaza|Rythem Lath}}

| music = {{Ubl|Songs:|Vishal Bhardwaj|Laxmikant–Pyarelal|The Red Kettle|Manan Bhardwaj|KhullarG|Yeah Proof|Harshavardhan Rameshwar|Osho Jain|Score:|Jesper Kyd}}

| studio = Sohum Shah Films

| distributor = AA Films

| released = {{film date|df=yes|2025|02|28}}

| runtime = 93 minutes{{Cite web |title=Crazxy |url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTEzMDIyMDI1MDAyMDM= |website=Central Board of Film Certification}}

| country = India

| language = Hindi

| budget = {{INR}}8.4 crore

| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR}}11.09 crore{{cite news |title=Crazxy Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crazxy/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |access-date=3 March 2025 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=3 March 2025 |language=en}}

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Crazxy is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language thriller film written and directed by Girish Kohli in his directorial debut and produced by Sohum Shah, Mukesh Shah, Amita Shah and Adesh Prasad and co-produced by Ankit Jain under Sohum Shah Films. The film stars Sohum in the lead role and the only on-screen character, as surgeon Abhimanyu Sood, who races against time to rescue his daughter from a kidnapper.{{cite news |title='Crazxy' ft Sohum Shah among IMDb's top 5 most anticipated Indian films |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/crazxy-ft-sohum-shah-among-imdbs-top-5-most-anticipated-indian-films-1503396837.html |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=The Statesman |date=11 February 2025 |language=en}}

Kohli provided the script to Sohum in late 2019 and the latter decided to self-finance the film. Production began in 2022 and continued for two-and-a-half years, with cinematography handled by Sunil Borkar and Kuldeep Mamania, and edited by Sanyukta Kaza and Rythem Lath, whilst Jesper Kyd composed the original score. The film also featured a soundtrack composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Laxmikant–Pyarelal, The Red Kettle, Manan Bhardwaj, KhullarG, Yeah Proof, Harshavardhan Rameshwar and Osho Jain.

Crazxy was theatrically released on 28 February 2025.

Synopsis

Abhimanyu Sood, a surgeon, races against time to rescue his daughter from a kidnapper.

Cast

Voice-only roles

Production

= Development =

In May 2023, in an interaction with Ankita Kanabar of The Times of India, Sohum Shah described about his subsequent project Crazy which is "[just about] one character who is travelling alone in the car and the film slowly unfolds" and would feature him in different characters.{{Cite news |date=2023-05-23 |title=Sohum Shah confirms 'Tumbbad 2', talks about his next film 'Crazy' and his dream project - Exclusive details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sohum-shah-confirms-tumbbad-2-talks-about-his-next-film-crazy-and-his-dream-project-exclusive-details/articleshow/100454721.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915063213/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sohum-shah-confirms-tumbbad-2-talks-about-his-next-film-crazy-and-his-dream-project-exclusive-details/articleshow/100454721.cms |archive-date=2024-09-15 |access-date=2025-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In October 2024, during the re-release of Tumbbad (2018), Sohum officially announced the project under the title Crazxy.{{cite news |date=14 October 2024 |title=Tumbbad makers announce their next film Crazxy with a motion poster |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/tumbbad-makers-announce-their-next-film-crazxy-with-a-motion-poster-69057.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213135409/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/tumbbads-hastar-daadi-and-vinayak-announce-release-date-of-crazxy/cid/2080930 |archive-date=13 February 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Filmfare |language=en}} The film was produced by Sohum himself with Mukesh Shah, Amita Shah, Adesh Prasad with Ankit Jain serving as the co-producer, and was directed by screenwriter Girish Kohli in his directorial debut.{{cite news |title=Sohum Shah announces next feature 'Crazxy', film to release in March 2025 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025-3229941 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241105232409/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025-3229941 |archive-date=5 November 2024 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Awasthi |first1=Pragati |date=13 October 2024 |title=Tumbbad actor Sohum Shah announces next feature Crazxy, film to release in March 2025 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tumbbad-actor-sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025-766968 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=WION |language=en}}

Girish provided him the script to Sohum in 2019, and the latter greenlit the project in early 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Poddar |first=Atreyee |date=2025-02-28 |title=Sohum Shah talks about his new movie 'Crazxy', in theatres now |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2025/Feb/28/sohum-shah-talks-about-his-intense-new-thriller-crazxy-in-theatres-today |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250307073644/https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2025/Feb/28/sohum-shah-talks-about-his-intense-new-thriller-crazxy-in-theatres-today |archive-date=2025-03-07 |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Indulgexpress |language=en}} However, as Sohum approached several studios, they declined it due to its non-commercial viability, resulting in Sohum financing the film under his own production. Sohum described the script as a "page turner" while reading the script and felt immediately connected with it. He played the role of Abhimanyu, a surgeon who races against time to rescue his kidnapped daughter, describing the role as "emotionally tough [and] physically demanding". The film also featured other actors, Tinnu Anand, Nimisha Sajayan and Shilpa Shukla, though many of them do not appear on-screen, and either their characters would be seen in photographs or voice calls.

= Filming =

Principal photography began in 2022 and took nearly two-and-a-half years for the film's production. Much of the film was completed in a single schedule. Sohum also drove in the chase sequences, which were considered to be dangerous and found acting and driving simultaneously was not that easy. Kohli recalled an incident where filming was halted due to the heavy rainfall in Chambal. The cars were stuck in the mud, which resulted in the actors to walk through knee-deep sludge to continue production and tractors being brought in to pull the vehicles out, and the team resumed filming the following day.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-05 |title=Crazxy director Girish Kohli reflects on struggles behind shooting the film due to rain in Chambal: ' har kahaani ek Crazxy kahaani hai' |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/crazxy-director-girish-kohli-reflects-on-struggles-behind-shooting-the-film-due-to-rain-in-chambal-har-kahaani-ek-crazxy-kahaani-hai-article-12957231.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250307073417/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/crazxy-director-girish-kohli-reflects-on-struggles-behind-shooting-the-film-due-to-rain-in-chambal-har-kahaani-ek-crazxy-kahaani-hai-article-12957231.html |archive-date=2025-03-07 |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Moneycontrol}}{{Cite web |date=2025-03-05 |title=When Crazxy shoot was disrupted in Chambal due to crazy rain, crew had to walk through knee-deep mud, deets inside |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/crazxy-shoot-disrupted-chambal-due-crazy-rain-crew-walk-knee-deep-mud-deets-inside/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250307075348/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sanam-teri-kasam-producer-deepak-mukut-pens-emotional-note-harshvardhan-rane-mawra-hocane-film-finds-audience-says-filmmaking-act-faith/ |archive-date=2025-03-07 |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}} Another incident happened, in where the filming was held in a remote village in Maharashtra, a group of villagers stole the counterfeit money which was used for shooting, mistakenly for real money.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-14 |title=Sohum Shah's Film Crazxy Faced A Fake Money Heist In Remote Village In Maharashtra? Find Out Here |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/sohum-shah-s-film-crazxy-faced-a-fake-money-heist-in-remote-village-in-maharashtra-find-out-here-2858826.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250307080800/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/sohum-shah-s-film-crazxy-faced-a-fake-money-heist-in-remote-village-in-maharashtra-find-out-here-2858826.html |archive-date=2025-03-07 |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Zee News |language=en}} Afterwards, the crew announced the village about the incident, after which the villagers returned the money to the crew members. The film was made on a production budget of {{INRConvert|4|c}} with print and advertising costs of around {{INRConvert|4.4|c}}, accounting the overall costs to around {{INRConvert|8.4|c}}.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-06 |title=Crazxy emerges as more than 300% profitable for Sohum Shah Films at an investment of Rs. 8.4 crores and total returns of Rs. 30 crores. Here's how… 300 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/crazxy-emerges-300-profitable-sohum-shah-films-investment-rs-8-4-crores-total-returns-rs-30-crores-heres/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250307081054/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sanam-teri-kasam-producer-deepak-mukut-pens-emotional-note-harshvardhan-rane-mawra-hocane-film-finds-audience-says-filmmaking-act-faith/ |archive-date=2025-03-07 |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}

Soundtrack

{{Main|Crazxy (soundtrack)}}

Jesper Kyd has composed the original score. The songs are composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Laxmikant–Pyarelal, Anand Bakshi, Jesper Kyd, Harshavardhan Rameshwar and Osho Jain.{{cite news |title=Sohum Shah announces next feature 'Crazxy' |url=https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Udayavani |language=kn |archive-date=2 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241102172931/https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025 |url-status=live }} The lyrics have been written by Gulzar.{{cite news |last1=Pande |first1=Shreyas |title=Crazxy Teaser: Sohum Shah is Abhimanyu stuck in a labyrinth on the 'worst day of his life' |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Feb/05/crazxy-teaser-sohum-shah-is-abhimanyu-stuck-in-a-labyrinth-on-the-worst-day-of-his-life |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Cinema Express |date=5 February 2025 |language=en}}

{{Tracklist

| headline = Track listing

| total_length = 38:08

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Mitron Maidaan

| length1 = 3:24

| music1 = Harshavardhan Rameshwar

| lyrics1 = Ashim Kemson

| extra1 = Babbu Maan

| title2 = Paapi

| length2 = 3:39

| music2 = Manan Bhardwaj

| lyrics2 = Manan Bhardwaj

| extra2 = Romy, Khullar G (Rap)

| title3 = Pul

| length3 = 4:23

| music3 = Vishal Bhardwaj

| lyrics3 = Gulzar

| extra3 = Vishal Mishra

| title4 = Paapi 2.0

| length4 = 2:42

| music4 = Manan Bhardwaj, Yeah Proof

| lyrics4 = Manan Bhardwaj

| extra4 = Romy, Khullar G (Rap)

| title5 = O Papa

| length5 = 4:15

| music5 = Vishal Bhardwaj

| lyrics5 = Gulzar

| extra5 = Devika Sharma

| title6 = Chann Ve

| length6 = 3:40

| music6 = Vishal Bhardwaj

| lyrics6 = Gulzar

| extra6 = Sukhwinder Singh

| title7 = O Papa (Orchestral)

| length7 = 4:38

| music7 = Vishal Bhardwaj

| lyrics7 = Gulzar

| extra7 = Devika Sharma, Vishal Bhardwaj

| title8 = Yun Hi Chale Gaye

| length8 = 4:41

| music8 = Osho Jain

| lyrics8 = Osho Jain

| extra8 = KS Chithra

| title9 = Goli Maar Bheje Mein

| length9 = 3:38

| music9 = Vishal Bhardwaj

| lyrics9 = Gulzar

| extra9 = Mano

| title10 = Abhimanyu

| length10 = 3:46

| music10 = Kaizad Gherda, Laxmikant–Pyarelal

| lyrics10 = Anand Bakshi

| extra10 = Kishore Kumar

}}

Release

= Theatrical =

Crazxy was initially announced for theatrical release on 7 March 2025, but was advanced to 28 February.{{cite news |title=Sohum Shah announces next feature 'Crazxy', film to release in March 2025 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025-3229941 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241105232409/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sohum-shah-announces-next-feature-crazxy-film-to-release-in-march-2025-3229941 |archive-date=5 November 2024 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}{{cite news |date=2 February 2025 |title=Sohum Shah's Crazxy release date preponed |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Feb/02/sohum-shahs-crazxy-release-date-preponed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250307081902/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Feb/02/sohum-shahs-crazxy-release-date-preponed |archive-date=7 March 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Cinema Express |language=en}} Its current release was announced with a promotional video that featured Tumbbad's principal characters—Hastar, Daadi and Vinayak.{{cite news |date=1 February 2025 |title='Tumbbad' characters Hastar, Daadi and Vinayak announce Sohum Shah's 'Crazxy' release date |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/tumbbads-hastar-daadi-and-vinayak-announce-release-date-of-crazxy/cid/2080930 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213135409/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/tumbbads-hastar-daadi-and-vinayak-announce-release-date-of-crazxy/cid/2080930 |archive-date=13 February 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=Telegraph India}} The film's teaser trailer was released on 5 February,{{cite news |date=5 February 2025 |title=Crazxy teaser out: Sohum Shah's next film after Tumbbad re-release is based on father's redemption {{!}} WATCH |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/crazxy-teaser-out-sohum-shah-s-next-film-after-tumbbad-re-release-is-based-on-father-s-redemption-watch-2025-02-05-974802 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250207153047/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/crazxy-teaser-out-sohum-shah-s-next-film-after-tumbbad-re-release-is-based-on-father-s-redemption-watch-2025-02-05-974802 |archive-date=7 February 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=India TV |language=en}} followed by the theatrical trailer on 17 February.{{cite news |date=17 February 2025 |title=Crazxy trailer: Sohum Shah gives it all to save his daughter in this intriguing race-against-time thriller |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/crazxy-trailer-sohum-shah-gives-it-all-to-save-his-daughter-in-this-intriguing-race-against-time-thriller-9840819/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221105535/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/crazxy-trailer-sohum-shah-gives-it-all-to-save-his-daughter-in-this-intriguing-race-against-time-thriller-9840819/ |archive-date=21 February 2025 |access-date=18 February 2025 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{cite news |date=17 February 2025 |title=Crazxy Trailer Released: Sohum Shah's upcoming thriller promises a wild ride, hits cinemas on... {{!}} Watch video |url=https://www.etnownews.com/entertainment/crazxy-trailer-released-sohum-shahs-upcoming-thriller-promises-a-wild-ride-hits-cinemas-on-watch-video-article-118329625/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250228190102/https://www.etnownews.com/entertainment/crazxy-trailer-released-sohum-shahs-upcoming-thriller-promises-a-wild-ride-hits-cinemas-on-watch-video-article-118329625/amp |archive-date=28 February 2025 |access-date=18 February 2025 |work=ET Now |language=en}} The film was distributed by AA Films across Indian theatres.{{cite news |date=1 February 2025 |title=Sohum Shah's 'Crazxy' released in theatres on February 28. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sohum-shahs-crazxy-is-set-to-release-in-theatres-on-february-28/articleshow/117832460.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213135409/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sohum-shahs-crazxy-is-set-to-release-in-theatres-on-february-28/articleshow/117832460.cms |archive-date=13 February 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |work=The Times of India}}

In response to the audience's feedback, the makers decided to change the climax and screen the film with the new climax from 7 March 2025.{{cite web |title=Days after release, makers of Sohum Shah's Crazxy change climax |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/days-after-release-makers-of-sohum-shah-crazxy-change-climax-23495234 |access-date=6 March 2025 |website=Mid-Day|date=6 March 2025 }}

= Pre-release business =

Crazxy's satellite, digital, and music rights were sold for {{INR|15 crore}}.

Reception

= Box office =

Crazxy opened with a slow start but as far as its budget is concerned, it was a decent opening. It opened in the range of Rs 1 crore ($114,568) to Rs 1.25 crore ($171,852).{{Cite web |date=2025-02-28 |title=Crazxy Day 1 Box Office Trends: Sohum Shah's comeback film to open decently; relies on strong word of mouth |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/crazxy-day-1-box-office-trends-sohum-shahs-comeback-film-to-open-decently-relies-on-strong-word-of-mouth-1374994 |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}

= Critical response =

Crazxy received positive reviews from critics, who praised Sohum Shah's performance and the film's tense atmosphere.

Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated 4/5 stars and observed that "With its Tarantinoesque blend of tension, style, raw intensity, and a homage to Amitabh Bachchan, Crazxy pushes boundaries and is a must-watch for its bold storytelling and character study"{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Dhaval |title=Crazxy Movie Review : A Tarantinoesque cinematic rush where Sohum Shah commands the screenfast-paced & engrossing thriller|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/crazxy/movie-review/118585731.cms|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|4|5}} Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 3.5 stars out of 5 nd commeneted that "Crazxy is a road movie with twists and turns aplenty. Sohum Shah has given his career best performance as the central character."{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Devesh |title=Crazxy Review: Gripping One-Character Movie Where Sohum Shah Shines As The Lead|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/crazxy-movie-review-71820.html|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=Filmfare |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|3.5|5}} Rishil Jogani of Pinkvilla rated 3.5/5 stars and said that "Despite slight lags in the screenplay, Crazxy emerges as a bold, interesting film that dares to be different. While not flawless, its newness and Kohli’s vision make it a compelling watch. Fans of survival thrillers will find plenty to love, from Sohum Shah’s powerhouse performance, to the chilling cinematography and heart-thumping background score."{{cite news |last1=Jogani |first1=Rishil |title=Crazxy Review: Sohum Shah delivers an acting masterclass in this uncomfortably satisfying slow burn survival thriller drama|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/crazxy-review-sohum-shah-delivers-an-acting-masterclass-in-this-uncomfortably-satisfying-slow-burn-survival-thriller-drama-1374939|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=Pinkvilla |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|3.5|5}}

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV give 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Crazxy isn't an average crowd-pleaser. It dares to be different and sticks to its guns. That is where the appeal of the film lies."{{cite news |last1=Chatterjee |first1=Saibal |title=Crazxy Review: Sohum Shah Pulls It Off With Aplomb|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/crazxy-review-sohum-shah-pulls-it-off-with-aplomb-3-stars-7812775|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=NDTV |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|3|5}} Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 3 stars out of 5 and observed that "Sohum Shah leads Crazxy with a gripping solo act, but the climax falters. The film excels in storytelling, performances, and music, yet its melodramatic ending may deter some viewers."{{cite news |last1=Farzeeen |first1=Sana |title=Crazxy movie review: Sohum Shah drives the film, but climax hits a roadblock|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/crazxy-movie-review-sohum-shah-drives-the-film-but-climax-hits-a-roadblock-2686846-2025-02-28|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=India Today |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|3|5}} Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said in his review that "Crazxy has a few things going for it. But it is far from being a delicious ride, with quite a few loopholes along the way."{{cite news |last1=Suri |first1=Rishabh |title=Crazxy review: Sohum Shah's thriller is a dull ride with underwhelming climax|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crazxy-review-sohum-shah-s-thriller-is-dull-ride-with-underwhelming-climax-101740730618499.html|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|2.5|5}}

Critic of Bollywood Hungama gave 2 stars out of 5 and pointed out that "On the whole, Crazxy rests on Sohum Shah’s bravura performance and some engaging moments. But the film suffers big time due to the disappointing climax. The limited hype might further affect its box office prospects."{{cite news |title=Crazxy Movie Review: Crazxy rests on Sohum Shah's bravura performance.|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crazxy/critic-review/crazxy-movie-review/crazxy-rests-on-sohum-shahs-bravura-performance/|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|2|5}} Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated 2/5 stars and commented that "The absence of other actors—their presence reduced to their voices—is a problem too, leaving Sohum Shah to gamely handle the screen practically single-handed, which makes it even more of a stretch."{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |title=Crazxy movie review: Sohum Shah's edge-of-the-seat thriller loses steam fast|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/crazxy-movie-review-sohum-shahs-edge-of-the-seat-thriller-loses-steam-9860996/|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=The Indian Express |date=28 February 2025}}{{rating|2|5}}

Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India commeneted that "Like most single-character movies, Crazxy works hard to stay visually and kinetically interesting. It depends heavily on the shot-taking, the sound design, Shah’s physical acting and the editing. Thankfully, the craft does not go overboard to offset the real-time premise."{{cite news |last1=Desai |first1=Rahul |title='Crazxy' Movie Review: A Gripping One-Character Thriller|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/crazxy-movie-review-sohum-shah-leads-a-crafty-one-character-thriller|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=28 February 2025}} Ganesh Aaglave of Firstpost in his review said that "Crazxy is easily one of the best Bollywood thrillers in recent times and must be watched on the big screen to enjoy the engrossing experience."{{cite news |last1=Aaglave |first1=Ganesh |title=Crazxy movie review: Sohum Shah is brilliant in Girish Kohli's fast-paced & engrossing thriller|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/crazxy-movie-review-sohum-shah-is-brilliant-in-girish-kohlis-fast-paced-engrossing-thriller-13867016.html|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=Firstpost |date=28 February 2025}} Murtuza Iqbal of The Free Press Journal said that in review that "Sohum Shah and Girish Kohli have surely tried to give the audiences something unique, and they mostly succeed in it. But, with a better pace and some more twists and turns, this movie would have actually been Crazy! Well, you can surely watch it once but don’t go to theatres with the Tumbbad kind of a movie expectation."{{cite news |last1=Iqbal |first1=Murtuza |title=Crazxy Review: After Tumbbad, Sohum Shah Once Again Comes Up With Something Very Unique|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/crazxy-review-after-tumbbad-sohum-shah-once-again-comes-up-with-something-very-unique|access-date=28 February 2025 |work=The Free Press Journal |date=28 February 2025}}

Moneycontrol described the film as an "edge-of-the-seat thrilling solo ride," highlighting Sohum Shah's commanding screen presence and the claustrophobic setting that enhances the tension.{{cite news |title=Crazxy Movie Review: Sohum Shah commands the screen in this edge-of-the-seat thrilling solo ride |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/crazxy-movie-review-sohum-shah-commands-the-screen-in-this-edge-of-the-seat-thrilling-solo-ride-article-12952569.html |access-date=7 March 2025 |work=Moneycontrol}} ABP News awarded the film 4 stars out of 5, calling it a "93-minute edge-of-the-seat thriller" and praising the film's ability to maintain tension throughout its runtime.{{cite news |last1=Bhatia |first1=Amit |title=Crazxy Review: A 93-Minute Edge-Of-The-Seat Thriller That Deserves Its Due On First Release, Not In Re-Release! |url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-crazxy-review-starring-sohum-shah-is-a-93-minute-edge-of-the-seat-thriller-1754259 |access-date=7 March 2025 |work=ABP News |date=27 February 2025 |language=en}} Zee News appreciated the film's thrilling elements and Shah's performance.{{cite news |title=Crazxy Review: तुम्बाड के बाद सोहम शाह की एक और मास्टरपीस, 93 मिनट क्रेजी किया रे |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/movie-review/crazxy-sohum-shah-crazxy-movie-tumbbad-crazxy-review-crazxy-film-review-crazxy-movie-review/2663907 |work=Zee News |language=hi}} Punjab Kesari commended the film's ability to maintain audience engagement throughout its runtime.{{cite news |title=Crazxy Review: एक नई और रोमांचक कहानी का बेहतरीन सिनेमाई अनुभव है फिल्म क्रेजी, यहां पढ़ें रिव्यू |url=https://punjabkesari.in/entertainment/news/crazxy-review-in-hindi-2112567 |access-date=7 March 2025 |work=Punjab Kesari |date=28 February 2025}}

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