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Chennai Express(2013)

6.6/10
Hindi142 mins

Chennai Express (2013) is a 142-minute Hindi film directed by Rohit Shetty. Starring Jasper, Deepika Padukone and Kamini Kaushal. With an audience rating of 6.6/10 and a blockbuster, 400+ crores verdict at the box office, Chennai Express stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2013.

Director:Rohit Shetty
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
9 August 2013
Director
Rohit Shetty
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A man travels to southern India to scatter his grandfather's ashes. On the train, he meets a woman from a local family, and they fall in love during the trip. Their journey takes an unexpected turn, leading to comedic and action-filled situations.

A reluctant trip south turns into a runaway romance.

Film Details

6.6Rating
142Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 August 2013
Also Known As寶萊塢愛情特快車 · เชนไนเอ็กเพรส

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title was inspired by the real-life Chennai Express train, which runs between Mumbai and Chennai.
  • Deepika Padukone performed her own stunts in the action scenes, including jumping onto a moving train.
  • Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's dance on the song 'Lungi Dance' was a tribute to Tamil superstar Rajinikanth.
  • The movie was shot in real locations across Tamil Nadu, including Munnar and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
  • It became the first Hindi film to earn over 100 crore rupees in its opening weekend in India.
  • The character Meenamma's unique accent was created by Deepika Padukone after studying Tamil speakers.
  • A special set replicating a South Indian village was built in Goa for some of the film's major scenes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chennai Express

Frequently Asked Questions