Chennai Express (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Chennai Express is a 2013 action comedy directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Satyaraj. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $10.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Rohit Shetty
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- UTV
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chennai Express About?
The premise of Chennai Express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Shahrukh Khan's character travels to Tamil Nadu to fulfill his grandfather's last wish, he unexpectedly finds himself on a chaotic and humorous journey with a spirited local woman, played by Deepika Padukone. Their cross-cultural adventure is filled with misunderstandings, vibrant traditions, and unexpected obstacles, leading to a heartwarming and entertaining experience as they navigate a new world together.
Chennai Express Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- temple
- train ride
- cricket the sport
- cell phone
- cross country trip
- sickle
- romantic rivalry
- courage
- singing
- journey
- watching tv
- friend
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- daughter
- man
- road trip comedy
- road trip adventure
- ashes
- love
- train
- escape
- kidnapping
- vacation
- last wish
- india
- fistfight
- waterfall
- thrown from a train
- jumping onto a train
- father daughter relationship
- henchman
- gangster
- train conductor
- river
- sunglasses
- train compartment
- voice over narration
- told in flashback
- flashback
- death
- opening narration
- grandmother grandson relationship
- ash scattering
- telephone call
- chance meeting
- train station
- indian
- grandfather grandson relationship
- funeral pyre
- boat
- car falling into water
Chennai Express Cast
Shahrukh Khan leads the cast, with Deepika Padukone and Satyaraj. Directed by Rohit Shetty; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rohit Shetty
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Chennai Express Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chennai Express 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 53% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
96 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.6 /5
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Chennai Express Plot Summary
What happens in Chennai Express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rahul Mithaiwala, portrayed by Shahrukh Khan, is a forty-year-old bachelor living in Mumbai. Orphaned at a young age due to a tragic car accident, he was raised by his loving grandparents, who own a successful sweet-selling business called Y.Y. Mithaiwala. As preparations commence for his grandfather’s birth centenary celebration, Rahul’s friends suggest a much-needed vacation in Goa, which he eagerly accepts. However, fate takes a turn when his grandfather passes away unexpectedly while watching a cricket match.
Full summary
The whole story of Chennai Express, scene by scene
Chennai Express Box Office
Chennai Express grossed $10.2 million worldwide. $5.3 million came from the US and Canada and $4.9 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.2M
- US & Canada
- $5.3M
- International
- $4.9M
How Well Do You Know Chennai Express?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Chennai Express
10 cars on screen, including the 1995 Daewoo Cielo and the Ford Ikon.
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1995 Daewoo Cielo Important role -
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2010 Mahindra Thar Important role -
Maruti Gypsy Important role
Chennai Express Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “寶萊塢愛情特快車” and “เชนไนเอ็กเพรส”.
- Also known as
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- 寶萊塢愛情特快車
- เชนไนเอ็กเพรส
- 金奈快车
- Aşk Treni
- Ченай Експрес
- Una travesía de amor
- चेन्नई एक्सप्रेस
- 첸나이 익스프레스
- Ченнайский экспресс, ჩენაისკის ექსპრესი
- チェンナイ・エクスプレス 愛と勇気のヒーロー参上
- قطار تشيناي السريع
- تشيناي إكسبرس
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- 波李活愛情特快車
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Chennai Express FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Chennai Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chennai Express?
Chennai Express runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Chennai Express released?
Chennai Express was released on August 9, 2013.
Who directed Chennai Express?
Chennai Express was directed by Rohit Shetty.
More films by Rohit Shetty Who is in the cast of Chennai Express?
Chennai Express stars Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Satyaraj, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Chennai Express make at the box office?
Chennai Express grossed $10.2 million worldwide ($5.3 million domestic, $4.9 million international).
How is Chennai Express rated?
Chennai Express has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Chennai Express have a post-credit scene?
No. Chennai Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chennai Express in?
The original language of Chennai Express is Hindi.
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