Chennai Express - Reviews & BO Updates Thread!! - Page 16

Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chennai Express' releasing on Thursday 8 August 2013 with paid previews across the country, mainly in multiplexes which are screening the film from 6PM onwards.

Shahrukh Khan portrays the role of 'Rahul', an ordinary North Indian boy who accidentally boards the 'Chennai Express 'train where he meets this South Indian girl Meena played by Deepika Padukone. While on one hand, Rahul comes from a North India family where he lives with his grandparents who is much possessive. On the other hand, Meena's father is DON of the village. The Rahul's journey to the village changes his life as he falls in love with Meena.

The comedy along with the action is rarely served with equal entertainment in today's cinema. We discern Rohit Shetty for his mass leisure which includes cars fluttering from the unknown corners and comedy which isn't slapstick but works.

Characters:

Deepika Padukone as Meenamma Lochni

Shahrukh Khan as Rahul

Sathyaraj as Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram, Meena's father

Nikitin Dheer as Tangaballi

Manorama as Meena's aunt

Priyamani in the item number "1 2 3 4... Get on the Dance Floor"

Kamini Kaushal

Lekh Tandon

Character Sketches: Rahul, played by Shah Rukh Khan is a North Indian bachelor who stays with his grandparents in Mumbai. Rahul couldn't get married to anyone because of his over-loving and over possessive Grandfather who cannot live without him. Rahul accidentally boards a train that not only takes him to his destination, but also makes him realise the power of True Love!.

Meena, played by Deepika Padukone is very fondly referred to as Meenamma by her loved ones. She is a South Indian lady who stays in Komban village with her huge family. She lost her mother when she was a child.

Mr. Dugeshwara, played by Sathyaraj is a very well-known Periyatalay in Komban village. He is Meenamma's father and is very protective about her.

Tangaballi, played by Nikitin Dheer is a Periyatalay of another village. Meenamma's father is very fond of him.

If it is a Shahrukh Khan release then excitement soars to new heights no matter what is the genre or what is the occasion. But after not so great spell in last few years at domestic box office, he teams up with director Rohit Shetty who has mastered box office, this excitement goes through the roof. On top of that Deepika Padukone adds brownie point after super successful YJHD.

Film has rather simple but interesting plot (and we will not reveal much as always been the case). Rahul (Shahrukh) goes on to a journey of his lifetime where he meets Meena (Deepika) and how his meeting with her changes his life completely. Tangaballi (Nikitin Dheer) who is good friend of Durgeshwara (Sathyaraj) puts forth every possible hurdle. But all the fun, song and dance make this journey an experience full of entertainment or we say dhamaal!

Performance wise Shahrukh Khan excels and excels big time. His comic timing and aura simply lift the film to another level. If this is not his best comic performance then certainly one of the best. He is back as hero for masses and how! The way Shahrukh takes you as fun narrator through the film is hilarious in itself! Deepika surprises in every frame and she is real surprise package of the film. Her accent and comic timing are top notch. This is her 2nd big performance in 2013 after YJHD. Nikitin Dheer makes a mark with intense performance and so is veteran south actor Sathyaraj. Mukesh Tiwari and Kamini Kaushal fit the bill in brief roles. Also be ready for few surprising supporting performances and cameos.

Music was not plus point before release but be assured that after watching it you will bound to change your opinion. Title song and "Titli" look best and positioned well. Vishal - Shekhar deserve all kudos for their work. Action always been a high point of Rohit SHetty cinema and he doesn't disappoint you this time either. Watch out for post interval portion, two mind blowing sequences. Editing is one thing which keeps film so breezy that you hardly blink before its over. Cinematography is decent but not so overwhelming location leave you wanting for more.

But it is director Rohit Shett who keeps proceedings racy and his command over providing the right mix of entertainment makes this special. There is a song followed by super dialogue and then some nail biting action - take a bow masala king! This will be by far the best work of Rohit Shetty.

Pluses:

Shahrukh Khan is back in OSO & Main Hoon Na form with outstanding performance, Deepika is surprise package with some real hilarious dialogues, Nikitin Dheer career will get boost after this film, Sathyaraj is good so is Mukesh Tiwari, Editing is strongest point, songs lift the spirit, dialogues are hilarious, director mixes all elements in right proportion

Minuses:

Film takes time to warm up, shooting locales are not at par with big films of SRK, script takes too many turns in due course

Final Verdict

Final verdict

Film will take a mammoth start at box office and hit music with star studded cast will give film all crucial fillips. Film should do well over the weekend and one can expect some record breaking boxoffice performance this Eid as film is set to release in more than 3500 screens.Rohit's carnival-like comedy coaxes some laughs, but can leave you exhausted. Make no mistake, 'Chennai Express' is fun, but the kind that Rohit endorses.