Chennai Express i/tʃɨˈnaɪ/ /ɪkˈsprɛs/ is a 2013 Indian romantic action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan under the film production company Red Chillies Entertainment. The film features Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. This is the second collaboration between Khan and Padukone after the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om. Chennai Express is about a man's journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and what happens along the way after he falls in love with the daughter of a local don. Principal photography began on 27 September 2012. Filming began in October 2012 and was completed by May 2013.
The film was released in the overseas markets on 8 August 2013 and in India on 9 August 2013. Extensive paid previews were held in India on 8 August 2013 as well. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Despite this, the film broke several records in India and abroad and became the fastest film to collect 1 billion (US$16 million).The film's soundtrack, composed by the Vishal-Shekhar duo, however, received positive reviews from critics.
The film surpassed Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2013 until its record was surpassed by Dhoom 3. It is also the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood film in overseas markets.This record was also surpassed by Dhoom 3, and Chennai Express currently ranks as the second highest-grossing Bollywood film ever.
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Director: Rohit Shetty
Writers: Robin Bhatt (additional screenplay), Farhad (dialogue),
Stars: Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Satyaraj
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