Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
The film ‘Chennai Express’ was released in the year 2013. A song from the film ‘Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari’ increased people’s love for Kashmir and Kanyakumari. The story of common man Rahul and Meenamma made the audience laugh a lot. The film also performed well at the box office. Even today, the audience does not miss watching this film. Today, 11 years have been completed since the release of the film. In such a situation, we have brought for you 11 unheard stories related to the film, after reading which you will definitely be shocked.
Rohit and Shahrukh’s superhit pair
Rohit Shetty is known for mixing action and comedy. His films are for the mass audience and the entire focus is to entertain the audience. After debuting with ‘Zameen’ in 2003, Rohit Shetty continued making films with Ajay Devgan (lead role) for almost 10 years. This was Rohit Shetty’s first film with Shahrukh Khan. Because of this, there was a lot of discussion about the casting at that time.
Deepika was not the first choice
Director Rohit Shetty had first approached Kareena and Asin for the role of Meenamma, but due to some reason, both of them had to refuse, after which this role came directly to Deepika. She played the role of Meenamma in the film, who was a South Indian woman.
Chennai Express Box Office Records
Chennai Express currently holds the record for the highest-grossing preview in Bollywood with a collection of 6.75 crores. Made on a budget of 70 crores, the film grossed 227 crores in India alone. The film got a bumper opening of Rs 33 crores.
the title of the film was changed
Director Rohit Shetty wanted to give this film a South touch, so initially the name of this film was ‘Ready-Steady Po’, but he was presenting the love story of Deepika and Shahrukh through a train, so he changed the name of the film to ‘Chennai Express’. Also, Rohit did not want to leave the slogan ‘Ready-Steady Po’, so he made it a tagline.
The return of SP Balasubramaniam
The songs of this film became very popular. Especially its title song ‘Chennai Express’. Let us tell you, with this film, famous singer SP Balasubramaniam made a comeback in Bollywood after many years.
The way of promotion of the film was unique
The makers of ‘Chennai Express’ also used Android apps for the promotion of their film. An Android game was launched a few days before the release of the film. In the game, Shahrukh Khan was saving himself from a South villain. This game became a hit as soon as it came into the market. This was the first time when the filmmakers targeted mobile apps for the promotion of their film and they were successful in it.
Shahrukh was injured
There is no dearth of action scenes in this film. While shooting a scene with Deepika Padukone, Shahrukh got injured and due to this he had to undergo shoulder surgery.
Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Shahrukh’s big decision towards equality
There was a lot of discussion about the credit roll of this film. Shahrukh had decided that the name of the female lead would come before his name in the credit roll, which was welcomed enthusiastically by critics and audiences.
Shooting at the Godless Temple
Do you remember the famous temple scene of ‘Chennai Express’? It was shot at the Godless Temple in Ramoji Film City. Many films have been shot at this place. Actually, there is no idol in this temple, that is why it is called Godless Temple. Here anyone can install a God idol as per their shooting.
Shahrukh Khan had to climb 800 stairs
There is a scene in Chennai Express when SRK’s character Rahul Mithaiwala climbs 800 stairs carrying Deepika’s character Meenamma in his arms. During the shoot, Deepika asks him, ‘Can you do this? Are you that strong?’ SRK immediately said, ‘Sure’, but he didn’t know that it would involve climbing 800 stairs. As SRK told in an interview, this was the best romantic scene of all his career.
This song is dedicated to Rajinikanth
At the end of the film, Shahrukh Khan dedicates a song to superstar Rajinikanth. A lungi dance song was made for this, which became very popular and is still included in the best dance numbers. This song was voiced by Yo Yo Honey Singh.
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