Indian movies and train scenes share a moving bond that always charms the audience with their memorable visuals.
Here, let’s go on an adventure-filled train ride with this list of Indian movies featuring iconic train scenes!
Chennai Express (2013) – Apple TV, YouTube: Directed by Rohit Shetty, it’s a perfect blend of comedy, action, and romance with a chaotic yet scenic and meaningful train journey.
Jab We Met (2007) – JioCinema, Prime Video: Imtiaz Ali's directorial tells the story of two strangers who met on a train and later formed a unique bond that still captivates audiences today.
Dil Se.. (1998) – Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video: The movie’s iconic ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ song was shot in a train, whose rhythmic tune is still everyone’s favourite.
The Burning Train (1980) - JioCinema, Prime Video: It features an electrical engineer who introduces India’s Fastest Passenger train which faces unprecedented trouble due to a bomb implantation.
DDLJ (1995) - Prime Video: The movie created the iconic scene of Raj and Simran on a moving train that captures the essence of love and determination with an everlasting impression on the audience.
Gully Boy (2019) – Prime Video: The Zoya Akhtar directorial features local trains of Mumbai symbolizing dreams and hardships and inspiring the protagonist to find his passion and voice.
Train to Pakistan (1998) - Prime Video: It features the chaos of Indo-Pak partition when a train full of dead bodies from Pakistan arrives in India, inducing fear in a peaceful village near the Indo-Pak border.
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) - Zee5, Prime Video: The famous fight scene of this blockbuster movie was shot in a moving train, which still gives goosebumps to the audience.