Chalo Dilli (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Chalo Dilli is a 2011 comedy directed by Shashant Shah, starring Lara Dutta as Mihika Banerjee, Vinay Pathak and Akshay Kumar. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $191,185 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Shashant Shah
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Big Daddy Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chalo Dilli About?
The premise of Chalo Dilli without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When investment banker Mihika misses her flight to Delhi, she encounters the loquacious Manu Gupta. To catch her connection, she reluctantly joins his impromptu road trip, enduring his nonstop chatter and eccentric antics as they race toward the capital, testing her patience and adaptability.
Chalo Dilli Cast & Characters
Lara Dutta leads the cast as Mihika Banerjee, with Vinay Pathak as Manu Gupta and Akshay Kumar as Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana. Directed by Shashant Shah; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shashant Shah
- Lara Dutta as Mihika Banerjee
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Vinay Pathak as Manu Gupta -
Akshay Kumar as Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana -
Brijendra Kala as K. C. Pant (train ticket examiner)
Also Starring in Chalo Dilli
· 2 more- Pankaj Jha Inspector Surendra Mishra
- Mahika Sharma Aalisha
Chalo Dilli Plot Summary
What happens in Chalo Dilli from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mihika Mukherjee, a successful investment banker in Mumbai, is determined to reach Delhi to spend time with her husband Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana and celebrate her upcoming birthday, even as the weekend tightens around her. When a late office pull and a brutal Friday traffic jam push her plans into a rush, she misses the big flight she had hoped would carry her to Delhi in time. Her urgency only grows as a rally and blocked roads complicate every route, and by the time her driver diverts through a different path, the dream of a quiet birthday is slipping away.
Full summary
The whole story of Chalo Dilli, scene by scene
Chalo Dilli Box Office
Chalo Dilli grossed $191,185 worldwide. $94,300 came from the US and Canada and $96,885 (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$191.2K
- US & Canada
- $94.3K
- International
- $96.9K
Chalo Dilli Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chalo Dilli.
How Well Do You Know Chalo Dilli?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays the character Mihika Mukherjee?
Cars in Chalo Dilli
12 cars on screen, including the Hindustan Ambassador Classic and the 2000 Mahindra CL 550 Major.
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Hindustan Ambassador Classic Important role -
2000 Mahindra CL 550 Major Important role -
Bajaj RE Minor role -
Bajaj unknown Minor role
Chalo Dilli Also Known As
Also known as “Chalo Dilli – Wo bitte geht's nach Delhi”.
- Also known as
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- Chalo Dilli – Wo bitte geht's nach Delhi
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Chalo Dilli FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Chalo Dilli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chalo Dilli?
Chalo Dilli runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Chalo Dilli released?
Chalo Dilli was released on April 29, 2011.
Who directed Chalo Dilli?
Chalo Dilli was directed by Shashant Shah.
More films by Shashant Shah Who is in the cast of Chalo Dilli?
Chalo Dilli stars Lara Dutta as Mihika Banerjee, Vinay Pathak as Manu Gupta and Akshay Kumar as Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Chalo Dilli make at the box office?
Chalo Dilli grossed $191,185 worldwide ($94,300 domestic, $96,885 international).
Does Chalo Dilli have a post-credit scene?
No. Chalo Dilli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chalo Dilli in?
The original language of Chalo Dilli is Hindi.
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