Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Mithun Chakraborty

Sidhu, a simple cook from Chandni Chowk, longs to escape his dreary existence and looks for shortcuts with everything from astrologers and tarot readers to a magic potato, believing in anything and ev...( read more  read more... )erything except himself. His fate changes when two strangers from China claim him to be a reincarnation of a war hero from the past and enlist him to come back with them to their village in China. His opportunistic translator, Chopstick, tells Sidhu of the women, wine and princely existence that await him in foreign lands; what Chopstick doesn't tell him is that he has become the village's best hope to take on the vicious gangster Hojo, who has been terrorizing them. Along the way, Sidhu meets Sakhi, a stunning TV model who has embarked on her own adventure to pay homage to the land of her birth, her dead father and twin. Padukone also portrays Sakhi's long-lost twin sister, Meow. Soon, Sidhu realizes he is in way over his head and faces imminent defeat without a miracle. Only at his lowest point does he meet a Kung Fu master who can help Sidhu find his inner hero, set the village free, and pursue the love of his life.

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33% liked it

8,208 ratings

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47% liked it

51 critics

PG-13, 2 hrs. 33 min.

Directed by: Nikhil Advani

Release Date: January 16, 2009

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DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009

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  • November 4, 2009
    This is definitely not for everyone, but I really enjoyed it. I love action/comedy combos, even if this went a little overboard sometimes, like the Cosmos Kick and the little whirlwind he made at the end. It would have been better without those outrageous "Kung Fu Hustle" bits, b...( read more)ut it was still a great mix. Love the blend of kung fu and big Bollywood musical numbers. Some great action, a gorgeous cast, and a decent story. And I always enjoy a nice 'zero to hero' story.
  • August 15, 2009
    nice story
    nice direction
    nice acting by akshay and deepika
  • July 10, 2009
    My first experience with Bollywood cinema, this is a crazy blend of action, comedy and of course the large dance numbers I've always heard about.

    I really liked this film a lot, hell I even bought it the day after sending back the rental copy, so that says a lot.

    Give it a look...( read more) if you are even remotely adventurous, it's a helluva lot of fun.
  • June 29, 2009
    The main character was just an idiot, it ruined the more serious idea of the movie.
  • June 21, 2009
    "fear not d 10.000 moves practiced once, fear d single move practiced 10.000 times"

    btw
    is it all necessary..???

    all d singing n dancing??!!
  • May 20, 2009
    a super flop this movie does not even deserve any rating
  • April 17, 2009
    subtitles were wayyy off so i couldn't understand a thing.
  • April 11, 2009
    I am really so disappointed of this movie!
  • April 10, 2009
    i loved the movie its so good and funny!!!!!!
  • March 20, 2009
    really boring
    waste of time watching this movie

Critic Reviews


January 16, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

This Indian/Chinese cinematic hybrid is likable and entertaining but overlong and occasionally hokey. full review

January 16, 2009
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

The movie's ostensible distinction is its coupling of Bollywood and kung fu, but it's really a self-realization course dressed up as kinetic comedy. full review

January 15, 2009
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

If Slumdog Millionaire's success has Hollywood thinking American audiences are ready for the authentic Indian movie experience, Chandni Chowk to China could quickly put the kibosh on that notion. full review

January 15, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It will appeal to the large Indian audiences in North America and to Bollywood fans in general, who will come out wondering why this movie, of all movies, was chosen as Hollywood's first foray into co... full review

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