Overview
- In a new interview with Bollywood Bubble, Shorey says “the mistake is on the producer and the director,” placing responsibility for the outcome on the film’s leadership.
- He adds that “the script was better than the film,” casting the shortfall as an execution issue rather than a conceptual one.
- Chandni Chowk to China, released in 2009 with Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone, grossed about ₹53.45 crore against a reported ₹65 crore budget.
- Reviews at the time criticized the screenplay and pacing, while noting Akshay Kumar’s comic timing and some action sequences, with Deepika Padukone seen as underutilised.
- Director Nikkhil Advani previously said the project suffered from “too many captains,” citing competing creative directions, even as the film carried Warner Bros. backing and a China shoot.