Fans of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone are in for a treat this Independence Day, as the makers of their upcoming film Fighter are set to make a big announcement on August 15 at 10 AM. The announcement was teased by both actors and actresses of the film, Deepika Padukone who posted a new poster on his Instagram account with the caption “10AM, Tomorrow. #SpiritOfFighter #SiddharthAnand @hrithikroshan @deepikapadukone”.
The poster showed a fighter jet flying in the sky with the Indian flag and the words “Spirit Of Fighter” written on it. The poster also had the tagline “India’s first aerial action franchise”. The announcement could be either a poster or a teaser of the film, which has been kept under wraps so far. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the first glimpse of Hrithik and Deepika in their action-packed avatars.
About Siddharth Anand’s Fighter
Fighter is India’s first aerial action film, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously helmed the blockbuster WAR and Pathaan. The film is produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures, and is slated to release on 25th January 2024.
The film is expected to be a high-octane thriller, with Hrithik Roshan playing a fighter pilot and Deepika Padukone playing his love interest. Anil Kapoor will be seen as Hrithik’s mentor and commander. The film will showcase some breathtaking aerial stunts and sequences, shot with real fighter jets and helicopters.
Expectations From Fighter
Fighter is one of the most anticipated films of 2024, as it marks the first time collaboration of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, who are considered to be among the most popular and talented actors in Bollywood. The film also reunites Hrithik with Siddharth Anand, who gave him one of his biggest hits with WAR in 2019. The film also features Anil Kapoor, who is known for his versatility and charisma.
Fighter is also expected to set new benchmarks in terms of action and visual effects, as it will showcase some never-seen-before aerial stunts and sequences in Indian cinema. The film will also have a patriotic theme, as it will celebrate the spirit of fighter pilots and their courage and sacrifice for the nation.
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Upcoming Films
Hrithik Roshan was last seen in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Vikram Vedha, where he played a gangster opposite Saif Ali Khan’s cop. The film was a remake of the Tamil hit of the same name, and was directed by Pushkar-Gayathri. The film released on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on July 30, 2023.
Deepika Padukone was last seen in Pathaan, where she played an agent opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film was directed by Siddharth Anand and also featured John Abraham as the antagonist. The film released on theatres on Republic Day, 2023, and became the highest grosser of the year so far.
Both Hrithik and Deepika have several other projects lined up for the future. Hrithik will be seen in Krrish 4, where he will reprise his superhero role from the Krrish franchise.
Deepika will be seen in Mahabharata, where she will play the role of Draupadi in a female-centric adaptation of the epic. The film will be produced by her own banner Ka Productions and will be directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film will also feature Aamir Khan as Krishna and Ranveer Singh as Arjun.
