Chal Chala Chal(2009)
Chal Chala Chal is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by T.K. Rajeev Kumar. The lead cast includes Govinda, Govardhan Asrani, and Asif Basra. The story follows Omkar Nath, a widowed headmaster who wins a lawsuit against his former school and receives a large financial settlement. The sudden wealth attracts greedy friends, fake relatives, and a con artist claiming to be his long-lost son. The film is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film Varavelpu starring Mohanlal. It blends comedy with a moral lesson about the dangers of sudden wealth. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its family-friendly humor. It was released in 2009 and runs for 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 6 February 2009
- Director
- T. K. Rajeev Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A widowed headmaster is fired from his school. His son hires a lawyer and wins a huge settlement. Suddenly rich, they attract greedy people and a con artist. The father and son must learn what truly matters before they lose everything.
“Money can buy anything but happiness”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chal Chala Chal
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Joshi & Rajpal Yadav (20 films together), Om Puri & Rajpal Yadav (14 films together), Rajpal Yadav & Asrani (14 films together), Om Puri & Manoj Joshi (11 films together), Govinda & Asrani (11 films together), and Manoj Joshi & Asrani (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chal Chala Chal' is a playful twist on the popular Hindi phrase 'chal chala chal', which means 'let's go' or 'keep moving'.
- Actor Govind Namdev, known for serious roles, played a comedic character in this film, which was a change for him.
- The movie was shot extensively in Pune, capturing the city's local settings and streets to add authenticity.
- It was one of the few films from 2009 that centered on a school bus as a key plot device for a family drama.
- The director, Rajeev Kumar, had previously worked more in television before making this feature film.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anand Raj Anand, who was known for bigger hits but worked on this smaller project.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and flew under the radar for many audiences.