In the city of Hyderabad, the cinematic collaboration of Bollywood luminaries Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, titled “Fighter,” took flight on January 25, just a day prior to Republic Day. Unveiling its splendor over the weekend, this cinematic spectacle, helmed by director Siddharth Anand and crafted with a budget of Rs 250 crore, garnered significant traction. According to the discerning eye of industry tracker Sacnilk, the film soared to a net collection of Rs 196.9 crore within its 18-day theatrical odyssey in India. Expanding its dominion across the globe, the box office coffers, as disclosed by Marflix Pictures, reached an impressive sum of Rs 337 crore.
On the eighteenth day of its cinematic voyage, the opus secured an additional Rs 4 crore at the domestic box office. The Indian terrain witnessed a gross accumulation of Rs 243 crore, while the international shores contributed an extra Rs 94 crore, culminating in the grand total of Rs 337 crore for the global box office. As the sun set on February 11, the Hindi rendition of the cinematic spectacle maintained an overall occupancy rate of 30.05 percent. It’s noteworthy that on Republic Day, the celluloid marvel achieved its pinnacle with a collection of Rs 39.5 crore, eclipsing its inauguration day figures of Rs 22.5 crore. The film’s maiden week witnessed a revenue surge of Rs 146.5 crore.
Within the tapestry of this celluloid creation, Hrithik Roshan assumes the character of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, affectionately known as Patty, while Deepika Padukone embodies Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, also recognized as Minni. Anil Kapoor, in turn, shoulders the responsibility of Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, fondly referred to as Rocky. The collaborative endeavor between Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures, “Fighter,” is further enriched by the noteworthy contributions of Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi in pivotal roles. This high-flying cinematic spectacle, filled with aerial action, signifies the inaugural on-screen collaboration between the charismatic duo, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.
