Chennai Express (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Chennai Express is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Rohit Shetty, running about 141 minutes. “Ready... Steady... Po!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rahul embarks on a journey to a small town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the last wish of his grandfather: to have his ashes immersed in the Holy water of Rameshwaram. En route, he meets a woman hailing from a unique family down South. As they find love through this journey in the exuberant lands of South India, an unanticipated drive awaits them.
Who’s in it. Chennai Express stars Shah Rukh Khan as Rahul Mithaiwala, Deepika Padukone as Meenamma Lochini Azhagusundaram, Nikitin Dheer as Tangaballi and Manorama as Aunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Chennai Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $62M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chennai Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chennai Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chennai Express (2013)?
- In US, Chennai Express is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chennai Express worth watching?
- Chennai Express holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chennai Express?
- Chennai Express stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Nikitin Dheer, Manorama and Sathyaraj.
- When was Chennai Express released?
- Chennai Express was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.