Chennai Express Listeni/tʃɨˈnaɪ/ /ɪkˈsprɛs/ is a 2013 Indian action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan for Red Chillies Entertainment. The film features Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles; it is the second collaboration between Khan and Padukone after the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om. It 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 a day later in India on 9 August. Extensive paid previews were held in India on 8 August as well. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics upon release, it broke several records in India and abroad and became the fastest film to collect INR1 billion (US$17 million). The film's soundtrack, composed by the Vishal-Shekhar duo, 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. According to Box Office India, Chennai Express currently ranks as the second highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide.
The film was released in the overseas markets on 8 August 2013 and a day later in India on 9 August. Extensive paid previews were held in India on 8 August as well. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics upon release, it broke several records in India and abroad and became the fastest film to collect INR1 billion (US$17 million). The film's soundtrack, composed by the Vishal-Shekhar duo, 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. According to Box Office India, Chennai Express currently ranks as the second highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide.
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