The outfits donned by Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in forthcoming film "Chennai Express" will be auctioned, and proceedings from the sale will go for a charity.

The auction will take place around the movie's release Aug 9. The film is directed by Rohit Shetty, and it is said to be an action romantic comedy.

A source close to the team said, "People are really appreciating the different look that is donned by the actors in the film. With so much appreciation, the makers are planning to auction some of the costumes from the film and extend the proceedings for charity."