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 1 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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