Chennai Express (2013)
Chennai Express is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Chennai Express holds up as a perfectly decent Hindi film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.5/10 on TMDB across 404 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 141 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of Hindi romance with comedy threaded through. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 404 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want the central question to be something other than whether they end up together
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Rahul embarks on a journey to a small town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the last wish of his grandfather: to have his ashes immersed in the Holy water of Rameshwaram. En route, he meets a woman hailing from a unique family down South. As they find love through this journey in the exuberant lands of South India, an unanticipated drive awaits them.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Genre | Romance / Comedy |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Rohit Shetty
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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