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Chennai Express

Chennai Express

Now Streaming · Aug 9, 2013 · 2h 22m · Action, Comedy

Critics' Average:2.9/5(9 reviews)

Box Office227.13 Cr

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60%MastScore9 Reviews

Rahul's journey to Rameswaram to immerse his grandfather's ashes takes an unexpected turn when he meets Meenamma, a young woman fleeing an arranged marriage. Their adventure through South India leads to romance, comedy and dangerous encounters with her powerful family.

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Critics' Verdict

Chennai Express receives praise for its colourful entertainment, lively comedy, scenic locations and Deepika Padukone's performance. However, critics are divided over Shah Rukh Khan's exaggerated acting, predictable storytelling and excessive slapstick humour.

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44% Positive

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33% Mixed

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Critics Reviews

Dnaindia.comZee Media Corp Ltd

You won’t regret watching ‘Chennai Express’, as you would have been after watching ‘Golmaal 2’ and ‘Golmaal 3’.

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Hindustantimes.comHT Media

2/5

Hindustan Times praises Deepika's spirited performance and beautiful locations but finds the comedy tiresome, romance unconvincing and storytelling disappointing.

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Koimoi.comContests2win.com

3/5

Koimoi enjoys Shah Rukh's comic timing, Deepika's charm and amusing moments but criticises the silly jokes and exaggerated storytelling.

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Taran AdarshBollywood Hungama

4/5

Bollywood Hungama praises the energetic action, colourful presentation, amusing comedy and star performances, calling it an entertaining commercial film.

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Filmibeat.comGreynium

3/5

Filmibeat praises the colourful entertainment, lively comedy and lead performances, recommending the film despite its exaggerated action and limited logic.

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TimesofIndia.comTimes Group

3.5/5

The Times of India praises Deepika's performance, Shah Rukh's energy and the grand production, although it finds the plot simplistic.

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Videos

Trailer — Chennai Express

Deepika Padukone & Shah Rukh Khan | The Best Movie scenes | Chennai Express

Video Clip 1 — Chennai Express

'Chennai Express' Public Review

Video Clip 2 — Chennai Express

Chennai Express Public Review | Bollywood Movie | Shahrukh, Deepika, Priyamani, Nikitin Dheer

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Movie Info

Rahul's journey to Rameswaram to immerse his grandfather's ashes takes an unexpected turn when he meets Meenamma, a young woman fleeing an arranged marriage. Their adventure through South India leads to romance, comedy and dangerous encounters with her powerful family.

DirectorRohit Shetty

Produced byRonnie Screwvala, Gauri Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur

BannerUTV, Red Chillies Entertainment

Music CompanyT-Series

GenreAction, Comedy

LanguageHindi

Release date9 August 2013

StatusNow Streaming

Streaming PartnersNetflix, YouTube

Running time142 minutes

CountryIndia

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