Chennai Express Shooting Locations: You Must Visit At Least Once

If you want to have a good laugh, then definitely Chennai Express movie is the go-to movie. It has perfect comic timing, songs that  everyone can vibe to, and most importantly heart-melting romance. But what makes the movie so special are its mesmerizing visuals. Although the scenes in the movie give the audience a glimpse of these beautiful locations across India. However to fully enjoy these amazing places one must visit them.

Here is a list of some of the picturesque Chennai Express shooting locations that you must visit.

1. 1. Wai, Satara District

   2. Dudhsagar Falls

   3. Munnar Tea plantations

   4. Meesapulimala

   5. Vattamalai Murugan Temple

Wai, Satara District

Due to the presence of temples about 100 years old, it is popularly known as ‘Dakshin Kashi’. It is located the town of Wai is located at an altitude of 701m above sea level on the Krishna river. Wai is popular for its scenic beauty and the amazing view of the Sahyadri Mountains ranges.

Wai has appeared in about 250 movies. It is a one-hour drive from Panchgani. It also has 7 ghats of the Krishna river. The most popular ghat is the one where the Dholya Ganapati temple is situated.

The temple is said to have equal importance as the Sidhivinayak temple in Mumbai. The town’s climate is also cool making it a perfect spot for refreshment.

Scene: The Kombam village where Rahul and Meenama stayed is actually Wai. Titli song was shot in the same location. 

Location: Wai, Satara District, Maharashtra, India

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Dudhsagar Falls

Located about 60 kilometers from Panaji, The Dudhsagar Falls are a wonder of nature. The Dudhsagar falls are one of the tallest waterfalls in India with a height of 1017 feet and a width of 100 feet.

The waterfall can be seen on the Belagavi- Vasco Da Gama railway route which is the cause of the iconic train scene in the movie. Locally known as ‘Tambdi Surla’, this majestic waterfall is situated in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wild Life Sanctuary on the river Mandovi in Goa.

Although not so spectacular in summer, in the rainy season the water appears like milk and hence the waterfall is named ‘Dudhsagar’. The Dudhsagar Falls is the fifth tallest waterfall in the country and provide the best visuals.

Scene: Rahul and Menamas fathers first meeting.

Location: Sonaulim, Goa

Munnar Tea Plantations

The Munnar tea plantations look evergreen. The greenery and the amazing view of the place make it an awesome spot to click some pictures for your next Instagram post.

‘Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari’ song was shot in this place. The Munnar tea plantations are located on the Munnar hill station; one of the top hill stations in Kerala.

The Munnar tea plantations are mainly owned by TATA which has also set up a tea museum in the hill station to highlight the aspects of tea growth and plantation.

Chocolate plantations and Chocolate factories are located nearby. The Munnar tea plantations are heaven for someone who loves greenery.

Scene: Shooting of the song ‘Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari’

Location: Munnar, Kerala

Suggested reading: Things to do in Munnar for an Adrenaline Kick

Meesapulimala

The Meesapulima is the second-highest peak in the western ghats. Located in the Ikkudi district of Kerala the peek is the location for the shooting of the ‘Titli’ song.

Present at an elevation of 2640 meters this peak is a must-visit place for lovers of trekking. The trek includes nine hills and starts from the base camp of Rhodo valley.

The valley derives its name from Rhododendron Trees. Commonly found in the area. The Meesapilima is famous for its thick forest and shrubs.

The amazing view from the peak is mesmerizing and as beautiful as Shahrukh Khan’s romance.

Scene: The shooting location of ‘Titli’ song

Location: Kannan Devan Hills, Tamil Nadu

Vattamalai Murugan Temple

The 500-year-old Vattamalai Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu is an architectural and spiritual marvel. The temple has about 100 steps that must be crossed to reach the deity and is located on top of a hillock.

This is the reason for the famous ritual scene from the movie Chennai express. The temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga and is beautifully adorned with images of Muruga and Devsena. It is prominent as it has been visited by saint Arunagirinathar who eulogized the glory of the Lord and Kshetra.It also has sculptures of important Hindu deities and a large broad lotus on the Maha Mandapam.

Scene: The 100-step ritual scene.

Location: Kangayam – Dharapuram Rd, Vattamalai, Tamil Nadu

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FAQs

 Mumbai, Goa, Pune, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai.

2. Name the temple that is shown in Chennai Express?

The temple shown in the Chennai Express movie is Vattamalai Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu

3. Was Chennai Express shot in Dudh Sagar falls?

In the movie, the iconic train scene was filmed at the waterfall on the Belagavi-Vasco Da Gama railway route. The waterfall is none other than Dudhsagar Falls, which has become very popular since the movie was released.

The bridge shown in the Chennai Express movie is Pamban Bridge. It connects the town of Mandapam on mainland India with the island town of Rameswaram.

The top 5 shooting locations in Chennai express include Wai, Dudhsagar Falls, Munnar Tea plantations, Meesapulimala & Vattamalai Murugan Temple.

The Chennai Express shooting locations are some of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in India. If you are a fan of the movie or just looking for a beautiful place to visit, you should definitely add these locations to your list.

Don’t you want to have your own Chennai express-type adventure? These amazing shooting locations are waiting for you. Let Rahul and Meena guide you through this amazing journey.

Grab your bag and add these locations to your itinerary for your own Chennai Express curated trip!!!