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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here's why Anushka Sharma's Chakda ‘Xpress hasn't released yet
When Anushka Sharma revealed her return to acting with Chakda 'Xpress, a biopic on Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami, fans were excited. The film, slated for release on OTT platform Netflix, created significant buzz thanks to its compelling subject and Anushka's much-anticipated comeback. However, despite the initial hype, a few years have gone by without any update on the film's release. So, what caused the delay? Here's a deeper look into what went wrong with Chakda 'Xpress. Why Chakda 'Xpress hasn't released yet Former cricket player Jhulan Goswami told the Hindustan Times that she was unable to comment at this time because she did not have any information on the film's release. "Mereko aisa koi news nahi hai," she continued, "aur call mujhe kar rahe sab! (I don't have any such news) Comment nai karna mujhe koi." What the film's editor Manas Mittal said Chakda 'Xpress was initially expected to premiere on Netflix in October 2023. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, the film's editor, Manas Mittal, revealed that the intended release was timed to coincide with the lead-up to the World Cup. However, as mid-September arrived with no announcements or promotional efforts from the team, Mittal realized something was wrong. 'It became evident that the release wasn't happening. Since then, there has been complete silence,' he remarked. It's a wrap on # soon 💙🎬🏏 Dibyendu Bhattacharya's take on the controversy A few months back, when questioned about why the Netflix movie Chakda Xpress hasn't been released yet, Dibyendu, who has acted in the film, mentioned that the filming was complete. "It's a very well-made film, but I don't know much either," he said. He added that, yes, the film is finished, and it has turned out to be excellent. In fact, he called it Anushka's best performance. However, he has no idea what will happen to the movie or when it will be released. All he can do is hope. He hasn't contacted the producers to find out why the release is being delayed. 'Is it a censor board issue? Are there no available screens? Is the film struggling to find a market? As of now, there has been no clear update,' he told Bollywood Bubble. Reportedly, there are rumours that creative differences and budget constraints led to problems between Netflix and Clean Slate Filmz, casting uncertainty over the film's future. However, no official statement has been made regarding any conflict. More about Chakda 'Xpress Abhishek Banerjee wrote the script for Chakda "Xpress, which was produced by Karnesh Sharma and directed by Prosit Roy under the Clean Slate Filmz label. Renuka Shahane, Anshul Chauhan, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Koushik Sen, Mahesh Thakur, and Anushka Sharma are among its cast members. Will Chakda 'Xpress be shelved after all? Questions are yet to be answered.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anushka Sharma's Chakda ‘Xpress stuck in limbo after Netflix fallout? Film's writer and editor reveal the reason
The Anushka Sharma-starrer Chakda 'Xpress, based on the life of Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami, was supposed to mark her acting comeback after a long hiatus following the 2018 debacle Zero. However, Chakda 'Xpress, which was slated for release in 2023, remains stuck in limbo. In a recent interaction, the film's editor Manas Mittal and writer Abhishek Banerjee revealed the reason behind the delay, citing the fallout between Netflix and Clean Slate Filmz as the key factor keeping the film in perpetual limbo. During an interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India, Mittal shared that Chakda 'Xpress was supposed to release in 2023 before the World Cup, but its release was stalled. The report stated that the film faced trouble from the word 'go.' The film's first schedule was written in April 2020, but the COVID-19 lockdown thwarted those plans. During the lockdown, Anushka announced her pregnancy, the film's producer pulled out of the project, and its director, Prosit Roy, got busy with Paatal Lok. In 2022, however, the film got a new lease on life after Netflix came on board, and the film's format was changed to suit OTT viewing. The streaming platform didn't demand any changes to the film's script, revealed the film's writer Abhishek Banerjee. After Vamika's birth, Anushka underwent seven months of training for the film. Things went south after Netflix released a teaser for the film that wasn't cut from the actual footage but was taken from a look test that Anushka did for an agency. The teaser was widely panned by audiences. 'The scary part is that this teaser is the publicly available material from Chakda 'Xpress. Our film, though, has nothing to do with that,' Abhishek told THR. The debacle surrounding the teaser's release resulted in growing tension between Clean Slate Filmz and Netflix. For the unversed, Clean Slate Filmz is a production company established by Anushka and her brother Karnesh Ssharma. However, in 2022, Anushka stepped away from her production company. This was followed by Clean Slate Filmz and Netflix parting ways. While 'creative disagreements' and 'budgetary issues' are rumoured to be the reason for the fallout, neither entity has issued an official statement clarifying the situation. Not just Chakda 'Xpress, but another collaboration between them, Afghaani Snow, which stars Vijay Varma and Triptii Dimri, is also stuck in limbo due to the fallout. THR also stated that for these two films to release, Clean Slate Filmz would need to buy them out first. However, since Anushka has stepped away from the production house and taken a long break from acting after the birth of her children, the interest seems to have waned. A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) During the interaction, the film's editor Manas Mittal shared that he did manage to show the film to Jhulan Goswami, who teared up after watching it. He said, 'My biggest victory, though, is that we had the privilege of showing the film to Jhulan di last year. She was moved to tears. I told her, 'I hope we have done justice to the sport you have played, at least — if not you. She said she was proud of how we have shown cricket. That was my biggest takeaway.'
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anushka Sharma's Chakda Xpress, A Biopic On Jhulan Goswami, Stalled? Latter Reacts
Anushka Sharma's cricket drama Chakda Xpress, based on Jhulan Goswami's life, is reportedly stalled despite being completed. Anushka Sharma's much-anticipated cricket drama Chakda Xpress, based on the life of legendary Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami, has reportedly hit an unexpected pause. Though the film has already been completed, it's said to be currently stalled as producers search for a suitable release platform reportedly. The biopic, which marks Anushka's return to the big screen after a long hiatus, had generated significant buzz for portraying the inspiring journey of one of India's fastest women bowlers. However, recent whispers suggest that the release is now uncertain. When reached for a comment, Jhulan Goswami herself admitted she's in the dark about the film's status. 'Mereko aisa koi news nahi hai (I don't have any such news), aur call mujhe kar rahe sab! Mujhe koi comment nai karna," she said according to Hindustan Times. Chakda Xpress was reportedly slated for a Netflix release in October 2023. In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, the film's editor Manas Mittal revealed that the plan was to drop the film 'just before the World Cup." However, as mid-September rolled around with no word from the team and no signs of a promotional campaign, Mittal sensed something was off. 'It was clear that it was not coming out. Since then, there has been total silence," he said. Rumour has it that Chakda Xpress ran into trouble because of creative differences and budget concerns between Netflix and Clean Slate Filmz. These reported issues have cast uncertainty over the film's release, leaving everyone waiting in limbo. Chakda 'Xpress is written by Abhishek Banerjee, directed by Prosit Roy and produced by Karnesh Sharma under the banner of Clean Slate Filmz. It stars Anushka Sharma, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Renuka Shahane, Anshul Chauhan, Koushik Sen, Mahesh Thakur. The movie depicts the life of the Indian woman cricketer Jhulan Goswami and her struggles. First Published:
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jhulan Goswami on her biopic Chakda Xpress starring Anushka Sharma getting stalled: I don't have any such news!
The future of the film Chakda Xpress, a biopic on former cricketer and one of the fastest bowlers of all time, Jhulan Goswami, starring Anushka Sharma, is reportedly uncertain. Despite being completed, project is currently on hold as the makers search for a new platform. When contacted for her take on the issue, former cricketer Jhulan Goswami stated that she had no news about the film's release and therefore could not comment at this time. She said, 'Mereko aisa koi news nahi hai (I don't have any such news), aur call mujhe kar rahe sab! Mujhe koi comment nai karna.' Reportedly, Chakda Xpress was initially set for a Netflix streaming release in October 2023. In an recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the film's editor, Manas Mittal mentioned that the film , 'was set to release just before the World Cup.' However, by mid-September, when Manas did not hear back from the team and no promotional strategy was in place, he realised, 'it was clear that it was not coming out. Since then, there has been total silence.' Earlier in an interview with Hindustan TImes, actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who plays an important part in the film, also shared his concerns about its release. He said, 'The film has turned out well; I don't know why it's not getting released. All of us actors put in a lot of effort in this sports drama, and we wish for it to reach the audience.' Reportedly, rumours are that the collaboration between Netflix and Clean Slate Filmz faced issues due to creative disagreements and budget constraints, leaving the film's future unclear.
