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Khan was the first actor to be approached with the script, and hence the first lead actor to be signed on to the film. Incidentally, Shetty stated that despite the title, Khan would not play the role of a South Indian in the film. The casting of the lead heroine was speculated for a good deal of time. Names such as [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Asin Thottumkal]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were rumored by the media.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/shahrukh-khan-beefy-muscles-chennai-express-190312.html |title=Shahrukh Khan develops beefy muscles for Chennai Express |publisher=[[One India]] |date=19 March 2012 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> In an interview, a visibly angry Shetty denied all rumors surrounding the leading heroine, stating that the cast would be finalized in April 2012 and that he was going to cast an established actress as the leading lady.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/shahrukh-khan-chennai-express-lady-mystery-210212.html |title=Rohit Shetty Furious |publisher=One India |date=21 February 2011 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> However, in August it was officially announced that [[Deepika Padukone]] had been signed to play the lead opposite Khan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-deepika-signs-shah-rukhs-film-3717815-NOR.html |title=Deepika signs Shah Rukh's film |newspaper=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |date=31 August 2012 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> Principal photography began on 27 September 2012 and shooting started soon afterwards. Rohit Shetty wanted [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]] to play Deepika Padukone's aunt in this film and she accepted the offer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Manorama-is-back/articleshow/17293144.cms |title=Manorama is back! |publisher=''[[The Times of India]]'' |date=21 November 2012 |accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> [[South Indian]] actor [[Sathyaraj]] was cast as the main [[antagonist]] and Deepika's father and child actor [[Sainath Dukkipati]] has been cast in the film as Deepika's Brother |
Khan was the first actor to be approached with the script, and hence the first lead actor to be signed on to the film. Incidentally, Shetty stated that despite the title, Khan would not play the role of a South Indian in the film. The casting of the lead heroine was speculated for a good deal of time. Names such as [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Asin Thottumkal]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were rumored by the media.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/shahrukh-khan-beefy-muscles-chennai-express-190312.html |title=Shahrukh Khan develops beefy muscles for Chennai Express |publisher=[[One India]] |date=19 March 2012 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> In an interview, a visibly angry Shetty denied all rumors surrounding the leading heroine, stating that the cast would be finalized in April 2012 and that he was going to cast an established actress as the leading lady.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/shahrukh-khan-chennai-express-lady-mystery-210212.html |title=Rohit Shetty Furious |publisher=One India |date=21 February 2011 |accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> However, in August it was officially announced that [[Deepika Padukone]] had been signed to play the lead opposite Khan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-deepika-signs-shah-rukhs-film-3717815-NOR.html |title=Deepika signs Shah Rukh's film |newspaper=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |date=31 August 2012 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> Principal photography began on 27 September 2012 and shooting started soon afterwards. Rohit Shetty wanted [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]] to play Deepika Padukone's aunt in this film and she accepted the offer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Manorama-is-back/articleshow/17293144.cms |title=Manorama is back! |publisher=''[[The Times of India]]'' |date=21 November 2012 |accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref> [[South Indian]] actor [[Sathyaraj]] was cast as the main [[antagonist]] and Deepika's father{{citation needed}} and child actor [[Sainath Dukkipati]] has been cast in the film as Deepika's Brother{{citation needed}}. Actress [[Nayanthara]] was approached to do an [[item number]] in the film which would make her Bollywood debut, but declined the offer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nayanthara turns down Bollywood offer!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Nayanthara-turns-down-Bollywood-offer/articleshow/18239387.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=29 January 2013|date=29 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:57, 29 January 2013
| Chennai Express | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rohit Shetty |
| Screenplay by | Yunus Sajawal Robin Bhatt Sajid-Farhad |
| Story by | K. Subaash |
| Produced by | Gauri Khan |
| Starring | Shahrukh Khan Deepika Padukone |
| Cinematography | Dudley |
| Edited by | Steven H. Bernard |
| Music by | Vishal–Shekhar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures[1] |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi Tamil |
Chennai Express is an upcoming 2013 Indian romance comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Gauri Khan under her production banner Red Chillies Entertainment.[2] The film features Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. This is the second collaboration between Khan and Padukone after the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om and the first collaboration between Khan and Shetty. Chennai Express is about a man's journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and what happens along the way. Principal photography began on 27 September 2012. Filming began in October 2012 and is expected to wrap-up by April 2013.[1][3]
Cast
- Shahrukh Khan as Rahul
- Deepika Padukone as Priya
- Sathyaraj as Priya's father
- Manorama as Priya's aunt
- Sainath Dukkipati as Priya's brother
- Rani Mukerji in a cameo appearance[4]
- Anushka Sharma in a cameo appearance[4]
- Kajol Devgn in a cameo appearance[4]
Production
Development
Khan and Shetty had originally planned to team up for a remake of the 1982 film Angoor. After Singham, Shetty had begun writing the script of the film but left it mid-way. Incidentally, he had the script of Chennai Express ready to be narrated to Khan as a back-up due to the difficulty of obtaining the actor's filming dates.[5] Upon being narrated the script, Khan was impressed with the idea of Chennai Express and agreed to star in it before the Angoor remake. With this development, the remake of Angoor was pushed back.
When Rohit was asked about the story of the film, he said, "It's a hard-core commercial film with a romantic angle. The story is about this man's travel from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and what happens during the journey. There is a lot of romance keeping Shah Rukh in mind but it will also be a typical Rohit Shetty film with cars blowing up and lots of action."[6]
Casting
Khan was the first actor to be approached with the script, and hence the first lead actor to be signed on to the film. Incidentally, Shetty stated that despite the title, Khan would not play the role of a South Indian in the film. The casting of the lead heroine was speculated for a good deal of time. Names such as Kareena Kapoor, Asin Thottumkal and Deepika Padukone were rumored by the media.[7] In an interview, a visibly angry Shetty denied all rumors surrounding the leading heroine, stating that the cast would be finalized in April 2012 and that he was going to cast an established actress as the leading lady.[8] However, in August it was officially announced that Deepika Padukone had been signed to play the lead opposite Khan.[9] Principal photography began on 27 September 2012 and shooting started soon afterwards. Rohit Shetty wanted Manorama to play Deepika Padukone's aunt in this film and she accepted the offer.[10] South Indian actor Sathyaraj was cast as the main antagonist and Deepika's father[citation needed] and child actor Sainath Dukkipati has been cast in the film as Deepika's Brother[citation needed]. Actress Nayanthara was approached to do an item number in the film which would make her Bollywood debut, but declined the offer.[11]
Marketing
First look
Chennai Express first look posters were unveiled on 1 January 2013 to coincide with New Year's day celebrations.[12] The posters were heavily talked about and shared on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. The title of the film trended on Twitter for almost two days as many people expressed their opinions about the first look.[13][14]
Controversies
Stereotyping
While most South Indian critics praised Chennai Express for incorporating their breed of cinema into mainstream Bollywood, some Tamil bloggers claimed that the Chennai Express posters stereotyped their culture. They stated that Khan's portrayal of a South Indian character again after his film Ra.One would present them in a negative light around the world due to Khan's massive global fan base.[15] However, the Chennai Express team were quick to point out that Khan was not playing a South Indian in the film but was playing a man from Mumbai who tries to adjust to South Indian culture. A representative from the film's distributor, UTV Motion Pictures, added that the film's writer was K. Subaash whose earlier works included the highly-acclaimed Sathriyan and Sabaash. The spokesperson asserted that measures were taken in order to not demean any person or culture.[16]
Khan also spoke out on the rumors and said Chennai Express was "not against any ethnic group or makes fun. It has a very interesting concept that in our country there are so many languages, cultures...and the idea is that love conquers all that. Whole idea is very positive. I read on tabloids that we are making fun of South India but we are not. It's a journey of two people who are in love, through parts of the country where they come in touch with different cultures. At the end of it all, it's a film that respects all cultures and shows love can conquer all in a comic way".[17]
Pre-release business
| Revenue source | Price |
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| All acquisition figures are approximate and do not include the print and advertising costs | |
Shahrukh Khan did not charge a set fee for this film as it was his wife's home production. The distribution rights to Chennai Express were sold to T-Series and UTV Motion Pictures.[18][19][20]
References
- ^ a b "Chennai Express finally chugs off". New York Daily Times. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ "Chennai Express Movie Starring Shahrukh & Deepika". Bollywood Offer. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "'Happy New Year' and 'Chennai Express' shoots 'on schedule'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "SRK to romance Kajol, Anushka and Rani in Chennai Express?". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "SRK says yes to Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express". NDTV Movies. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ^ "I'm making Chennai Express with SRK – Rohit Shetty". Bollywood Hungama. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ Nabanita (19 March 2012). "Shahrukh Khan develops beefy muscles for Chennai Express". One India. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ Nabanita (21 February 2011). "Rohit Shetty Furious". One India. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ "Deepika signs Shah Rukh's film". Dainik Bhaskar. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Manorama is back!". The Times of India. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Nayanthara turns down Bollywood offer!". The Times of India. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ^ Baker, Steven (2 January 2013). "Shah Rukh Khan reveals first look at 'Chennai Express'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ "Chennai Express Trend". What The Trend. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ "First Look: Ready Steady Po for Chennai Express!". India Today. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ "Shah Rukh's 'Chennai Express' posters spark debate". CNN-IBN. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "'Chennai Express' heading towards culture clash?". Behind Woods. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "Shahrukh Khan Interview". Headlines Today. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Chennai Express Reactions". First Thoughts. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ "SRK-Rohit film sold for 105 crore". The Times of India. 4 August 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Rohit Shetty's 'Chennai Express' sold at 105 crore". BizAsia. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
