Chandni Chowk to China (2009), a high-budget action-comedy directed by Nikkhil Advani and starring Akshay Kumar, was a significant box office failure, grossing roughly ₹53.44 cr. against a ₹800 million budget. While the film, featuring Deepika Padukone's stunt work, is often found on unauthorized streaming sites, legitimate viewing options include Amazon Prime Video. For more on the film’s box office performance, visit Bollywood Hungama
Upon release, the film received mixed reviews. Critics found the tone inconsistent, jumping wildly from melodrama to farce. The box office numbers were underwhelming. However, in the years since, Chandni Chowk to China has garnered a cult following.
The early 2000s and 2010s Bollywood aesthetic is currently trending on social media. Gen Z viewers are discovering older Akshay Kumar movies. Since Chandni Chowk To China is not frequently rotated on mainstream Indian OTT services (it appears sporadically), users turn to aggregator sites like Hdfriday.com.