Chennai Express

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Chennai Express

Released Aug 8, 2013

2h 21m

Action

Comedy

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A man's (Shahrukh Khan) trip to fulfill his late grandfather's last wish turns into an unexpected adventure when he meets a unique young woman (Deepika Padukone) from southern India.

Anil Sinanan

Time Out

Chennai Express - Bolly's biggest release of 2013 - is a shameless, silly and shallow 'masala' entertainer which represents, yet again, everything that is reprehensible about mass commercial Hindi cinema.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 23, 2017

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Lisa Tsering

The Hollywood Reporter

Khan's gift for effortlessly moving between comedy and love scenes is complemented by Padukone's striking beauty and comic chops.

Apr 8, 2015

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Anupama Chopra

Hindustan Times

It breaks my heart to tell you that Chennai Express left me cold.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 8, 2015

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Anna M.M. Vetticad

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One thing’s for sure: this film is not as mindless as it would like us to think it is. (...) Chennai Express is not unrelentingly laugh-worthy, but it’s still good enough for a relaxed, pleasant evening.

Rated: 2.75/5

Jan 15, 2023

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J Hurtado

ScreenAnarchy

I kind of liked the film, I just wish there was a bit more meat on these very familiar bones.

Nov 6, 2017

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Sukanya Verma

Rediff.com

Once he runs out of jokes and jeeps to explode, Shetty dodders in classic stereotypes as well as his fondness for saturated colours, tossing in ugly visual effects.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 14, 2015

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Taseer A

Chennai Express is a vibrant, entertaining blend of action, romance, and comedy that showcases Rohit Shetty’s signature larger-than-life storytelling. Shah Rukh Khan brings his trademark charisma to the role of Rahul, a hapless man who finds himself caught in a whirlwind of events after boarding the wrong train. His comic timing and ability to switch from goofy to emotional are on full display. Deepika Padukone shines as Meenamma, effortlessly blending humour and strength while nailing her Tamil-accented Hindi. Together, their chemistry is electric and keeps the story engaging. The film is packed with Shetty’s trademark action sequences and colourful visuals, along with a dose of slapstick humour that works more often than not. The music, particularly songs like "Lungi Dance" and "Titli," adds to the film’s appeal and helps maintain its lively pace. While Chennai Express is undeniably fun, its over-the-top moments and reliance on stereotypes can feel excessive at times. The narrative occasionally leans on formulaic tropes, but the sheer energy of the performances and the film's charm keep it afloat. Overall, Chennai Express is a thoroughly enjoyable ride, offering a mix of laughter, romance, and action that makes for an entertaining watch, even if it isn’t ground-breaking.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Waniya S

This is a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Renato P

Algo exagerado y sin mucha historia, pero aveces suele ser muy entretenida.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/23

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Rohit S

A nice romantic story with great songs. Also, genuinely funny!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/23

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Audience Member

My fav slapstick ♥️ Nice emotional scenes too👌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Synopsis

A man's (Shahrukh Khan) trip to fulfill his late grandfather's last wish turns into an unexpected adventure when he meets a unique young woman (Deepika Padukone) from southern India.

Director: Rohit Shetty
Producer: Gauri Khan, Karim Morani, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur
Screenwriter: K. Subhash, Yunus Sajawal
Distributor: Red Chillies Entertainment, UTV Motion Pictures
Production Co: UTV Motion Pictures, Red Chillies Entertainment
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.3M
Runtime: 2h 21m

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