The movie “Fighter,” directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, is indeed based on a true story. Anand clarified in an interview that the film is based on real incidents and portrays events that are already public knowledge.
Fighter is loosely based on real events that took place near the India-Pakistan border in 2019, including the Balakot airstrike, and Pulwama terror attacks. The film also features Anil Kapoor, Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in important roles.
While the makers have not confirmed if the film is based on a real story or not, the fans believe that 'Fighter' might be based on true incidents. However, the film has references to the 2019 Pulwama attack, the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and the 2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes.
The film's story is by writer and former army officer Ramon Chibb. As part of his preparation for the role, Hrithik Roshan spent time with pilots and cadets at the Air Force training academy in Telangana.
As the dust settles on its remarkable box office performance, 'Fighter' has now been officially categorized as a "Hit" and is the only Hindi film in the first quarter of the year to cross the Rs 300 crore mark this year. The movie is now streaming online with an extended cut.
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Why is Fighter a flop?
Despite the buzz, 'Fighter' failed to achieve significant opening numbers. The film's subdued reception can be attributed to factors such as the lack of connection with the masses in marketing campaigns, the film's technical theme and lack of emotional connect, and the absence of a strong antagonist.
The movie “Fighter,” directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, is indeed based on a true story. Anand clarified in an interview that the film is based on real incidents and portrays events that are already public knowledge.
Because Fighter is about fighter jets, the instant analogy was that it's Top Gun. I think eventually when you saw the trailer, you realise that there is nothing to do with Top Gun.” The filmmaker added, “But the only reference point is Top Gun so they'll say that 'oh they have copied Top Gun'.
According to a Times Of India report, leading man Hrithik Roshan charged a whopping Rs 85 crore! Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, who also make up the rest of the star-studded cast, were paid Rs 20 crore and Rs 15 crore respectively.
New Delhi: Karan Singh Grover, who plays Squadron Leader Sartaj "Taj" Gill in Fighter, shared a gratitude note on his Instagram. He shared a picture with director Siddharth Anand in which they can be seen twinning in black outfits.
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Despite of a mixed reception, it has grossed ₹211.50 crore (US$26 million) nett in India and ₹337.2 crore (US$42 million) worldwide to rank as the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024.
The distribution of this movie has been limited in the UAE because it portrays the rivalry between two South Asian nations, India and Pakistan, which goes against the core values upheld in the UAE.
Deepika Padukone was also reported to have charged a significant amount for the film, receiving Rs 20 crores for her role. Anil Kapoor, who also features in the film, was paid Rs 15 crore.
In the meantime, it was also revealed that Deepika Padukone received a substantial amount for the film. Reportedly, Deepika was paid Rs 20 crores for her role in Fighter.
How much did Deepika Padukone charge for the Fighter movie?
Meanwhile, the publication also reported that Deepika Padukone has also charged a massive sum for the film. Deepika reportedly got Rs 20 crores for her role in 'Fighter'.
Siddharth Anand said that Fighter's comparisons with Top Gun were 'inevitable'. The filmmaker also spoke about Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning carrying a sequence similar to Pathaan. Netizens have compared Fighter to Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick.
New Delhi: Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, call sign 'Patty,' a top fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, joins forces with other elite aviators to establish a special unit called 'Air Dragons.
In the end, Patty finally decided to let go of the past and confessed his feelings to Mini. He also reconciled with Rakesh. Taj was rescued, and together with Patty, Mini, and Rakesh, the Indian Air Force soldiers returned.
