Chakda Xpress Netflix Release Update: SHELVED Or Not? What Happened To Anushka's Film? Co-Star Breaks Silence

Anushka Sharma Chakda Xpress Netflix Release Update: Amidst the biopic film trend on Indian sports personalities, Netflix had announced a biopic film on Jhulan Goswami, the former Indian cricketer, back in 2022. Titled 'Chakda Xpress', the biopic film was supposed to be Anushka Sharma's comeback film after her maternity break, post delivering her first baby with Virat Kohli, Vamika (daughter). Cut to the present day... it's been 3 years and there is no update on Chakda Xpress's Netflix release date. Has the film been shelved? What happened to the movie? Anushka's co-star drops a major update on the movie. Read on...

Anushka Sharma's Wrap-Up Post On Chakda Xpress

Featuring Anushka Sharma in the titular role, Chakda Xpress brings Jhulan's Goswami's glorious life to screens. Touted to be one of the fastest female pacers in the history of world cricket, Jhulan Goswami holds the record for taking the most number of wickets in Women's One Day International cricket.

Directed by Prosit Roy and produced by Anushka's brother Karnesh Ssharma-led Clean Slate Filmz, Chakda Xpress went on floors in June 2022 and wrapped up the filming in December that year.

Anushka Sharma, who underwent intense physical training for her role in Chakda Xpress, had penned a heartfelt note on Instagram upon wrapping up the shoot and captioned it, "It's a wrap on #ChakdaXpress and thank you @JhulanGoswami for the final clap to bring an end to the shoot! 💙🎬🏏"

Back in January 2022, Anushka had officially announced Chakda Xpress on Instagram with an intriguing video and called it a "really special film".

Is Chakda Xpress Shelved? Anushka Sharma's Co-star Drops Major Update

According to Netflix's announcement, Anushka Sharma-starrer Chakda Xpress was originally scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform in 2023. But then, it was rumoured that the release date had been facing uncertainty after Clean Slate's deal with Netflix ended.

And now, Anushka Sharma's Chadka Xpress co-star Dibyendu Bhattacharya has expressed his confusion over its Netflix release date. Talking to News18 Showsha, the actor said, "You don't know how badly I'm waiting for the film to release because it is a fantastic film." He further added, "I always tell people... I watched it at Prosit's [director Prosit Roy] place. I told him, 'It's not releasing, but since you have it, at least show it to me.' He said it wasn't completely finished, not everything had been done, but I watched it and... it is such a beautiful film."

When the Criminal Justice actor was asked about why the film is getting delayed, he replied, "I have no idea." Explaining further, he added, "If I had any information about the film, I would tell you first. I really don't know because Clean Slate is on one side and Netflix is on the other. What's going on between the two, I have no clue."

"As an actor, I really want the film to see the light of day. A lot of hard work goes into making a film. From the day research begins to the final print, it's a long and emotionally invested journey. So many people are involved. So many ambitions ride on one film. Many families run on the income generated through it - technicians, daily wage workers. It's very sad," he was quoted saying.

"I want the film to release immediately," he stated, further stating, "And I'm telling you - it's a fantastic film. A brilliant film. And Anushka's best performance till now."