Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' declared a box office HIT; film's lifetime collections revealed as it makes its OTT debut. 'Fighter' starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone made its OTT debut after a successful box office run.
Unlike Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan which released in January 2023, Fighter could not pick an impressive pace at the box office. Nonetheless, Fighter managed to score beyond its estimated budget of $30 million within a month.
Trade analyst Komal Nahata spoke on the overall reception of Fighter, calling the film 'lacklustre' with a dull screenplay deeming it to be one the primary reasons why it failed to resonate with audiences. He said, "The film is not as good as 'War' or 'Pathaan' because it is a bad film. There is no other reason.
I like Hrithik and im happy that he did an aerial action film, also Sid Anand's direction has improved with this one but lets be real, Fighter was not that big of a success to be honest.
The theme of the aerial adventure was also less relatable to the broader audience,” he said further citing the numbers that Fighter earned following its release. He further continued and said that the underperformance was due to a lack of focus on marketing.
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.
Led by a trio of captivating performances from Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams, The Fighter is a solidly entertaining, albeit predictable, entry in the boxing drama genre.
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand claimed that 'Fighter' failed because 90% of Indians have not flown in planes. This comment has sparked hilarious reactions, with users making sarcastic remarks about other films.
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.
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor star in 'Fighter', a high-voltage action adventure film inspired by the real-life Balakot airstrike. The movie pays tribute to the Indian armed forces and specifically focuses on Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, whose aviator call sign is 'Patty'.
While the characters and messages are ultimately positive, the movie is filled with boxing violence, some of it bloody, and strong language, including "f--k" and "s--t." There's no nudity, but characters are shown flirting, kissing, and sleeping together.
The film 'Fighter' that was made on a budget of ₹250 crore gained momentum over the weekend. Siddharth Anand directorial and film managed to collect ₹197 crore net in India within its 18-day run in theatres, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.
'Fighter' is all set to earn around Rs 25 crore at the Indian box-office on it first day. The film is expected to be Bollywood's first blockbuster of 2024. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film features Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor.
In a spectacular box office triumph, 'Fighter,' starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has soared to the top of the list of highest-earning Indian films at the global box office. It is now the film to beat at the worldwide box office, with its impressive collection of Rs 356 crore.
This has been attributed to a lack of promotional companies, facilities, and revenue. However, India is a regular medal-holder at international tournaments including the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, and Olympics. Boxing has been rising in popularity in certain states, particularly in Haryana.
The film is a mixed bag of high positives and very low negatives, which might appeal to some fans of the genre and the actors, but might disappoint others who are looking for a more original and realistic film like Topgun. Fighter is a film that tries to soar high, but falls short of its mark.
The film has impressive performances by the lead actors, especially Hrithik Roshan, who portrays Patty with charisma and intensity. Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor also deliver convincing performances as Mini and Rocky, respectively.
The film received seven Academy Award nominations, winning two with Best Supporting Actor for Bale and Best Supporting Actress for Leo, marking the first film to win both awards since Hannah and Her Sisters in 1986.
Apart from the film's spectacular aerial action and Hrithik-Deepika pairing, Rishabh Sawhney, who's playing the role of its main villain has also attracted people's attention. Rishabh's character in the trailer has created curiosity in the audience to know about him.
Siddharth Anand's aerial action film offers impressive visual fidelity, but its one-note triumphalism and sentimentality dampen the fun. Fighteris a film about loving your nation, though that's a secondary concern.
