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Renuka Shahane Says She Wishes 'Chakda Xpress' Had Streamed as Director Calls Its Limbo a 'Tragedy'

The completed Anushka Sharma biopic remains unreleased with rights held by Netflix.

Overview

  • Renuka Shahane shared an Instagram story praising her look in the film and saying she wished it had streamed, a post that quickly circulated and fueled fresh concern among fans about its fate.
  • Director Prosit Roy replied that only a handful saw the movie during post and called it a tragedy that the system did not give it a chance to reach audiences.
  • The film, a biopic of cricketer Jhulan Goswami produced by Clean Slate Filmz, wrapped production in 2022 and still lacks a release date.
  • Distribution rights lie with Netflix, and neither the streamer nor the producers have issued an official update on release plans.
  • Media accounts citing unnamed insiders have linked the delay to budget overruns and executive dissatisfaction, though these claims have not been independently verified.