Chennai Express File

Composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar, the soundtrack was a massive hit.

While a flight takes two hours, the Chennai Express offers something no aircraft can: time. It gives you the luxury of switching off from digital life, watching India scroll by your window, and sharing a cutting chai with a stranger who becomes a friend by the time you reach Perambur. Chennai Express

Despite its flaws, Chennai Express was a massive commercial success (over ₹400 crore worldwide). It proved that Shah Rukh Khan could still anchor a pure mass entertainer after several romantic or serious roles. More importantly: Composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar, the soundtrack was