Set in Ahmedabad , the story revolves around three friends , Ishaan ( Sushant Singh Rajput ) , Omi ( Amit Sadh ) and Govind ( Rajkummar Rao ) , who want to start their own sports shop and sports academy ; the film also revolves around the 2001 Gujarat earthquake and Godhra train burning . The film tracks their deep friendship , and innocence tarnished by religious politics and communal hatred . '' Kai Po Che ! '' had a world premiere at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2013 where it was the first ever Indian film to feature in the World Panorama section . Made on a production budget of , '' Kai Po Che ! '' was released worldwide on 22 February 2013 and met with critical acclaim among Indian reviewers , but mixed reviews internationally , with praise directed to the direction of Kapoor and the performances of Rao , Sadh , and Rajput . . The film grossed worldwide , becoming a critical as well as commercial success
2001 Gujarat earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Kai Po Che!