Rohit Shetty’s First Film Without Ajay Devgn: “Chennai Express”

Chennai Express is a film directed by Rohit Shetty that marked his first movie without his frequent collaborator, Ajay Devgn. This film starred Shah Rukh Khan and was released on August 8, 2013.

Success and Impact:
– Box Office: The film was a massive hit. It was made on a budget of ₹70 crores and earned around ₹400 crores at the box office.
– Cast: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone played the lead roles, with Nikitin Dheer and Satyaraj also featuring prominently.
– Music: The soundtrack, including the popular song “Lungi Dance” by Yo Yo Honey Singh, was a huge success.

Unique Aspects:
– Collaboration: This was the first time Rohit Shetty worked with Shah Rukh Khan instead of Ajay Devgn.
– Release: The film was released with subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, Turkish, and Malay.
– Filming Locations: Goa’s Vasco da Gama railway station was used as a stand-in for Mumbai’s Kalyan railway station in the film.

“Chennai Express” not only set new records for Rohit Shetty but also became a notable success in Bollywood, showcasing the strong chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.