Vishal-Shekhar’s album was a juggernaut. "Lungi Dance" was an open love letter to Rajinikanth. "Titli" was the romantic anthem of the year. "1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor" was pure energy.
However, what sets this film apart from his other actioners (like Singham or Golmaal ) is the romance. The movie beautifully captures the lush greenery of the South, making the train journey itself a character in the story. The songs, composed by Vishal-Shekhar, blended perfectly with the narrative. Tracks like "Titli" offered breathtaking visuals, while "Lungi Dance" became an instant party anthem. chennai express film
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Rohit Shetty loves explosions. He loves cars that defy physics. In Chennai Express , a train literally jumps over a river. A tempo flies into a fort. Vishal-Shekhar’s album was a juggernaut
The story follows (Shah Rukh Khan), a 40-year-old bachelor from Mumbai who embarks on a journey to Rameswaram to immerse his late grandfather’s ashes. His plans for a secret detour to Goa are derailed when he helps a runaway bride, Meena (Deepika Padukone), board the "Chennai Express". "1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor" was pure energy
So, next time you see it playing on a Sunday afternoon, don't change the channel. Grab some popcorn, mute your critical brain, and let the Chennai Express take you for a ride. Don't worry. The train will definitely fly over the river.
Unlike the sanitized, anglicized South Indian cities we sometimes see in Bollywood, Shetty gives us the raw, vibrant, and loud South. It is a land of banana leaves, filter coffee, MGR cut-outs, and men who communicate through raised eyebrows and voluminous lungis. For the uninitiated North Indian viewer in 2013, this was either terrifying or hilarious. For Rohit Shetty, it was the perfect playground.