Anushka Sharma's 'Chakda 'Xpress' to finally hit Netflix?
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After a 7-year hiatus, Anushka Sharma could finally return to cinema with Chakda 'Xpress, a biopic on cricketer Jhulan Goswami. For the unversed, Sharma wrapped up the shoot in 2022, but the movie has been stuck in limbo ever since. The film's producers are now eager to release it, particularly following India's historic Women's World Cup win. A source told Mid-Day that the makers have reached out to Netflix India executives to resolve any issues.
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Producers are trying to resolve the issues
The source said, "We have personally written to top executives at Netflix India to see if they can rise above the conflict so that the film can see the light of day." "A biopic on a legend like Jhulan di deserves to reach the audience." The film was reportedly postponed due to Netflix executives being dissatisfied with the final product and production costs exceeding the budget. It is directed by Prosit Roy.
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Final decision on release pending with Netflix
The source added, "The recent victory has put the attention back on the biopic." "Internal discussions at the streamer have started, and the team is expected to take a final pass this month to determine if it can be released after additional work." Meanwhile, Sharma was last seen in Zero alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The film was released in 2018.