---
title: "Chennai Express"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chennai-express-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 205022
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 141
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Chennai Express (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chennai-express-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Chennai Express is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Romance, Comedy, Action. Produced and broadcast by Red Chillies Entertainment, UTV Motion Pictures, Reliance MediaWorks. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man's journey to immerse his grandfather's ashes leads to romance and unexpected adventure."

### Why Watch
- Features a blend of romance, comedy, and action
- Set against the backdrop of South India

### Caveats & Content Note
- An unanticipated drive awaits them that might test viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG-13 and combines romance, comedy, and action elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, comedic, action-packed, exuberant

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rohit Shetty
- **Networks / Studios**: Red Chillies Entertainment, UTV Motion Pictures, Reliance MediaWorks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shah Rukh Khan** as *Rahul Mithaiwala*
- **Deepika Padukone** as *Meenamma Lochini Azhagusundaram*
- **Nikitin Dheer** as *Tangaballi*
- **Sathyaraj** as *Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram*
- **Mukesh Tiwari** as *Inspector Shamsher*
- **Kamini Kaushal** as *Rahul's grandmother*
- **Lekh Tandon** as *Rahul's grandfather*
- **Rakesh Kukreti** as *Rahul's friend*
- **Priyamani** as *Special Appearance in  "1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor" Song*
- **Delhi Ganesh** as *Villager*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot of Chennai Express?
Rahul journeys to a small town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill his grandfather's last wish of having his ashes immersed in Rameshwaram.

### Q: Who does Rahul meet on his journey?
He meets a woman hailing from a unique family down South.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It features romance, comedy, and action.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

### Q: When was the movie released in the US?
It was released on 08/08/2013.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chennai Express — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/205022)
- [Chennai Express (2013) | Recenze - Uživatelské | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/331753-chennai-express/recenze/)
- [Chennai Express (2013) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/127769-chennai-express)
- [Podívejte se na Chennai Express | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/cz/title/70254350)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*