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SRK, Deepika, and a whole lot of ‘Zindagi Bana De Double Roti’

If you were anywhere near a movie screen in 2013, you couldn’t escape the thunderous hype of Chennai Express . Rohit Shetty, Shah Rukh Khan, and Deepika Padukone? That’s not a film—that’s a festival. Chennai Express

Re-watching it recently on a lazy Sunday, I had one question: Does this chaotic, over-the-top, logic-defying masala entertainer hold up a decade later? SRK, Deepika, and a whole lot of ‘Zindagi

Chennai Express is not a great film. It is a great time. It’s the cinematic equivalent of hitting a six in gully cricket—messy, loud, and immensely satisfying. Re-watching it recently on a lazy Sunday, I

But here’s the thing—the film doesn’t mock malice . It’s broad, silly, and includes everyone in the joke. Meena’s family is terrifying, but also lovable. The climax involves a cricket match and a shared meal. Shetty ultimately says: Family is family, whether they eat idli or vada pav. Ticket. Absolutely. But leave your logic at the baggage counter.

Spoiler: Yes. But not for the reasons you might think. Rahul (SRK) is a 40-year-old sweet-shop owner from Mumbai racing to Rameswaram to immerse his grandfather’s ashes. A classic Rohit Shetty hero—charming, slightly cowardly, and wearing jeans that cost more than a flight ticket.

So next time you’re scrolling through Netflix, tired of “important cinema,” board this train. Let SRK romance you while Deepika kicks down a door. Sing along to “Tune Maari Entriyaan.” And for 2 hours and 20 minutes, just enjoy the ride.