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Chalo Dilli is a 2011 Indian film directed by Shashant Shah partially based on the 2010 American film Due Date. It features Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak. It also features Akshay Kumar in a guest appearance. The film, produced under Dutta's husband Mahesh Bhupathi's production company, Big Daddy Productions and Eros International Media Ltd. was shot at locations in Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. It was released on 29 April 2011.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for Chalo Dilli is largely mixed-to-negative, with most reviewers finding the film underwhelming despite some enjoyable elements. The lead performances of Vinay Pathak and Lara Dutta, particularly their comic chemistry, are the most frequently cited positives across reviews. A recurring criticism is the film's weak second half, with several critics noting a significant drop in quality post-interval. The climactic twist earned qualified praise from a few reviewers, but was not enough to salvage what many found to be a contrived and overlong road-trip premise.
12 reviews · 3 positive · 5 mixed · 3 negative
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"The film has so much soul, specially in the climax, it makes up for any shortcomings in story and vision."Read full review ↗
"A sentimental climactic twist ends up being surprisingly not schmaltzy, and gives an interesting touch to 'Chalo Dilli'. It could have been, though, shorter and crisper."Read full review ↗
"Save for a few moments of inspired lunacy provided by Vinay Pathak, this is one bumpy ride you don't need to take. I'm going with two out of five for director Shashant Shah's 'Chalo Dilli'. After some 36 hours on Rajasthan's dusty roads, Lara Dutta doesn't have one hair out of place or even a slight lipstick smudge. This is that kind of movie!"Read full review ↗
"Chalo Dilli strains hard to be uplifting and poignant but it doesn't quite make it. I'm going with two stars."Read full review ↗
"On the whole, CHALO DILLI is exciting and amusing in parts. The film has some terrific moments, but the writing could've been more persuasive towards the post-interval portions. Yet, all said and done, there's something nice about it, despite the blemishes. Decent watch!"Read full review ↗
"Indeed, both Lara and Vinay carry the film through their electrifying banter, which leaves audience in mirth. Add to this is sizzling Yana Gupta, who gyrates to Zeenat Aman`s classic number `Laila o Laila`."Read full review ↗
"With lack of engaging moments, CHALO DILLI eventually turns out to be a tiresome 'journey'."Read full review ↗
"Watch Chalo Dilli for its mildly interesting first half, but leave during the interval. If your company forces you to stay on post-interval, don't be surprised if you find yourself praying for the sweet release of death."Read full review ↗
"See it if you adore either Lara Dutta or Vinay Pathak. Or else give it a miss."Read full review ↗
"On the whole, Chalo Dilli is an entertainer but with limited appeal. It will remain an ordinary fare at the box-office."Read full review ↗
"Two strangers on such a journey can make for one too many films: from Mr And Mrs Iyer, on the riots, to Jab We Met, a romance. This one falls into neither. It's just banal, belaboured, contrived concoction that's just not funny; certainly not fun."Read full review ↗
"Chalo Dilli is a journey film that showcases India, through the relationship of this mismatched couple and ends with a surprise twist."Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Lara Dutta · Mihika Mukherjee
- Vinay Pathak · Manu Gupta
- Akshay Kumar · Vikram (Guest appearance)
- Pankaj Jha · Inspector Mishra
- Brijendra Kala · Train ticket collector
- Rahul Singh · Bhairon Singh Gurjar (also Gujjar Singh)
- Raghavendra Tiwari · Naresh
- Lokesh Verma · Billu
- Ajit Mathur · Pappu
- Gaurav Gera · Gopi
- Yana Gupta
Director
Screenplay
Cinematography
Editing
Details
- Release Date
- 29 April 2011
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Language
- Hindi
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