Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone Starrer Fighter
'Fighter' set to release on 25th January with a bang.
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi starrer film Fighter has created a buzz in Bollywood ahead of its release, largely due to its star-studded cast. The movie is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Viacom 18 Studios and Marflix Pictures with a budget of 250 crores. The soundtrack album of the movie is composed by the famous duo of Vishal- Shekhar. The teaser was released on 8 December 2023 whereas the official trailer of the movie was released on 15 January 2024.The release was initially scheduled for a release on 30 September 2022 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advance booking
The makers of Hrithik Roshan's film have recently released an unseen behind the scenes (BTS) video revealing exclusive looks of this aerial action film Fighter. The post reads, "Hundreds of people, thousands of storyboards, and years of hard work. Taking you behind the lens of the action!" Hrithik Roshan's and Deepika Padukone's fans are eagerly waiting for the release which is on 25th January. According to the reports of Sacnilk, the movie 'Fighter' has already sold 1, 15,185 tickets worth 3.7 crore for its release day 25th January. As per reports, Fighter can earn up to 5cr or more through advance bookings.
UA certificate by the Censor Board of Film Certification
Though the Censor Board of Film Certification has requested the producers of 'Fighter' to remove certain sexual sequences and incorporate an anti-smoking message in the movie. The makers had to delete the track 'Ishq Thoda Dono Jagah' in order to approve it for certification. After all these adjustments, 'Fighter' has been graded a UA certificate by the board. But the movie has bee banned in the gulf countries although the reason for the same has not yet been disclosed.
Director Siddharth Anand about the movie
Fighter is Siddharth Anand's directed upcoming movie, as he mentions, "Fighter will surprise you with its emotions, with its patriotism. It's going to be a ride that is going to have its highest and take you through its lows; it's going to be like a heartbeat. It's constantly alive for the film. And that's the journey of Fighter". He further states, "Mamta (Siddharth's wife) and I started our film company MARFLIX with #FIGHTER. A film that is ambitious in more ways than one. It's more than just a film for us. And we have given it all to this one. 2024 starts with the same feeling again of nervousness and anxiety. Here's hoping that you guys give the same love to FIGHTER that you showered on PATHAAN. Happy New Year guys! See at the movies!! On 25th January."
Cast and references
The movie has taken references from Pulwama attack, Balakot airstrike and India Pakistan border skirmishes of 2019. In the movie we'll witness the amazing star cast - Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal Rathore "Minni", Hritik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania "Patty", Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh "Rocky", Karan Singh Grover as Squadron Leader Sartaj "Taj" Gill and Akshay Oberoi as Squadron Leader Basheer "Bash" Khan.
Latest controversy
Recently other humbugs have also taken shape regarding a rift between Deepika Padukone and director Siddharth Anand as the actress could not be seen actively promoting the film. However Direction Siddharth Anand dismisses the rumours by calling it a deliberate strategy to allow the fandom to witness Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's chemistry directly on the big screen.
‘Sher Khul Gaye’ song's resemblance to Bee Gees ‘Staying Alive.’
The soundtrack album of the movie is composed by the famous duo of Vishal- Shekhar. The album consists of five songs. A huge section of the audience claims the song ‘Sher Khul Gaye’ from the movie having resemblance to Bee Gees ‘Staying Alive.’ It has been sung by Vishal-Shekhar, Benny Dayal, and Shilpa Rao. Vishal-Shekhar have composed the song, while Kumaar has penned the lyrics.
Ayushmann dancing on the track of Fighter movie
In a video shared by Ayushmann’s wife Tahira Kashyap, both father and daughter can be seen dancing on the song ‘Sher Khul Gaye’. Sharing the video Tahira wrote, “Ghar ke sher khul Gaye @hrithikroshan @deepikapadukone !! They’re not following your dance steps because they can’t. All the veryyy best for #fighter can’t wait”