Ek Chalis Ki Last Local(2007)
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language adventure comedy thriller directed by Sanjay M. Khanduri. The film stars Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia in lead roles. The story follows Nilesh, a call center executive in Mumbai, who misses the last local train at 1:40 am. With only 70 rupees in his pocket, he meets Madhu, another stranded passenger. Together they navigate the city's dangerous nightlife, encountering corrupt cops, gangsters, and hitmen. The film is notable for its dark humor, unpredictable plot, and ensemble cast including Nawazuddin Siddiqui in an early role. It was one of the few Bollywood black comedies to achieve hit status. The movie released on May 18, 2007, and has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes.
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Prime Video.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play (Lionsgate), Plex, Tubi, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Sanjay Khanduri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Nilesh misses the last train home and has no money for a taxi. He meets Madhu, who is also stuck. They wander into a bar where a card game goes wrong. Nilesh accidentally steals a briefcase full of money. Now everyone wants him: the police, gangsters, and hitmen. He must survive the night to get home.
“One missed train. One crazy night.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
Cast reunions in this film: Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Abhay Deol (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to the 1:40 AM local train, which is the last one of the night in Mumbai.
- Director Sanjay Khanduri wrote the script in just 20 days, inspired by a real-life missed train experience.
- Abhay Deol's character was originally written for a more mainstream star, but his casting shifted the film's tone.
- The movie was shot mostly at night on real Mumbai streets, giving it a gritty, authentic look.
- It initially performed poorly at the box office but later gained a strong cult following on DVD and television.
- The soundtrack features a rare playback song by actor Naseeruddin Shah, who also appears in the film.
- Many of the quirky supporting characters were inspired by real people the director observed at train stations.