Inside Buzz: Anushka Sharma's Chakda Xpress back on track after Jhulan’s team makes history?

Anushka Sharma’s long-delayed biopic Chakda Xpress is back in the spotlight, and this time the buzz feels stronger than ever. The film, which traces the extraordinary rise of legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami, had been sitting in limbo for months. But the Indian women’s cricket team lifting its first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup has suddenly breathed fresh life into the project.

Talks Resume After India’s Historic Win

The scenario shifted dramatically after India’s women scripted history by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai to lift their maiden World Cup title. The victory triggered an outpour of pride, and naturally, attention swung back to Jhulan Goswami, one of the sport’s iconic figures. That renewed interest has revived conversations around Chakda Xpress.

Sources say the team behind the film has reached out to senior executives at Netflix India, urging them to reconsider the stalled release. Internal discussions at the platform have reportedly restarted, with the project expected to get one last evaluation this month. If the nod comes through, a round of additional work may follow before the film sees the light of day.

Why the Film Stopped Rolling

The film was originally positioned as a major streaming release for Netflix, with Prosit Roy in the director’s chair and Clean Slate Filmz backing the project. But things reportedly went off track after a fallout between the streaming giant and the production house. Rising costs and creative disagreements slowed the project to a halt, even though insiders maintain the film had shaped up well. With the partnership strained, the release was quietly pushed to the back burner despite the heavy anticipation surrounding Anushka’s return.

Anushka’s Big-Screen Comeback

For fans, the stakes go beyond cricket. Chakda Xpress would mark Anushka Sharma’s first acting project since Zero in 2018. The film demands a physically intense and emotionally layered performance, and early glimpses of her preparation had sparked major excitement. Her portrayal of Jhulan, who led India from 2008 to 2011 and represented the country for two decades, was expected to be one of her most challenging roles.

With momentum shifting again, the conversation around Anushka’s comeback feels renewed. If everything falls into place, Chakda Xpress might finally get the platform it deserves, celebrating both a sporting icon’s journey and the star’s long-awaited return to the screen.