Storyline:
The narrative unfolds as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, known as Rocky, assumes leadership of the Air Dragons, a formidable team of fighter pilots. The squad comprises Meenal Rathore (Minni), Sartaj Gill (Taj), Basheer Khan (Bash), and the exceptional fighter pilot Shamsher Pathania (Patty). Rocky and Patty share a common sorrow as Patty believes his co-pilot Naina (Enjay) met her demise due to his negligence and lingering old habits.
During their missions, a deep connection forms between Patty and Minni, evolving into a blossoming romance. Meanwhile, an international terrorist named Azhar Akhtar hatches a plan to launch an attack with Pakistan on an Indian Army Base, resulting in a significant loss of lives. However, Patty and his team retaliate, successfully destroying the Pakistani air base.
The aftermath sees heightened tensions between the two nations, leading to another Pakistani attack on the Indian army. Against Rocky’s instructions not to cross the Line of Control (LOC), Patty, Taj, and Bash embark on a daring mission into Pakistani territory. Tragically, Bash and Taj’s planes crash, and both are presumed dead.
In the aftermath of the mission, Rocky initiates an inquiry into Patty’s actions for not following instructions. However, Rocky eventually proves Patty’s innocence, and Patty is subsequently transferred to the Hyderabad Air Force Academy, assuming the role of an instructor. The story intricately weaves themes of love, loss, and duty against the backdrop of intense aerial combat and geopolitical conflict.
Fighter is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Siddharth Anand, based on a story he wrote with Ramon Chibb. Produced under Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, and serves as the first installment in a planned aerial action franchise.[4][5]
The film was announced on 10 January 2021. The pre-production was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Principal photography finally began in November 2022 with filming proceeding in various schedules across Assam, Hyderabad, Jammu and Kashmir and Mumbai, and wrapped in late-October. Real life Indian Air Force cadets worked for the film.[6] The film has references to 2019 Pulwama attack, 2019 Balakot airstrike and 2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes.[7][8] The film’s soundtrack album composed by Vishal–Shekhar consists of five songs. Satchith Paulose serves as the film’s cinematographer. The visual effects are handled by DNEG.
Fighter was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on 30 September 2023 but was delayed due to production delays. It was theatrically released on 25 January 2024, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. The film grossed over ₹152.76 crore (US$19 million) worldwide, emerged as third highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
The film made Rs 22.50 crore on its opening day, Rs 39.50 crore on its first Friday, Rs 27.50 crore on its first Saturday and went onto make around Rs 28.50 crore on its first Sunday, as per initial estimates. With this, Fighter is estimated to have minted around Rs 118.50 crore as of its first Sunda
Rs 225.87 crore
The film, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, minted Rs 36.04 crore on its day 1, Rs 64.57 crore on its day 2, Rs 56.19 crore on its day 3, Rs 52.74 crore on its day 4 and Rs 16.33 crore on its day 5, taking its total collection to Rs 225.87 crore.
