2023 has been a great year for movies with massive hits like Jawan, Pathaan, Gadar 2, Animal, Dream Girl 2, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and many more. And now, all eyes are set on 2024, with Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor’ film Fighter being the the first big release of the year.
The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, post the success of War and Pathaan. Fighter, which is slated to release on January 25 coinciding with Republic Day.
Siddharth Anand Slams Pakistani Actors For Double Standards
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Fighter is set against the backdrop of Indian Air Force’s air strike on Pakistan after a terror attack. Fighter‘s trailer dropped recently, following which Hania Aamir, Adnan Siddiqui and many other Pakistani actors criticised the Siddharth Anand directorial. Now, the director has seemingly reacted to the criticism of Fighter by celebs across the border.
He reacted with a thinking face emoji to a tweet about Hania Aamir’s recent Instagram Stories. The tweet read, “Didn’t she literally work in a movie which was anti-India? If indian celebs have no issue with the anti-India stuff Pakistani celebs do in movies, why do Pak celebs care so much?”
Siddharth Anand responded with “Oh!!” to another person, who had tweeted, “Was ‘art’ breathing here?” The original tweet was about the 2018 Pakistani film Parwaaz Hai Junoon. It read, “Parwaaz Hai Junoon was an anti-Indian Air Force movie and Hania Aamir starred in it.” Agreeing with it, an X user also said, “Yes, they portrayed Indian Air Force as villain…”
What Pakistani Celebs Said Against Fighter
“So sad and unfortunate to know that there are artists out there in this day and age who are aware of the power that the cinema holds and still go ahead and feed the riff between the two countries. I feel sorry for the artists who try to bridge the gap by trusting their art as a medium. Distasteful; let art breathe,” Hania Aamir wrote on Instagram Stories soon after Fighter trailer was release on January 15.
Reacting to Fighter‘s trailer, Pakistani actor Zara Noor Abbas said on Instagram Stories, “Aren’t you guys tired of selling the same false crap?! Grow up, guys! The world is moving on and getting mature but why do you want to sell this cheap story of hatred? Could have also promoted peace. Don’t we have enough hatred in the world that you had to boost more hate through this global medium of movies?”
Others celebs slammed Fighter trailer too
Without mentioning the name of the movie, Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui said that it was ‘disheartening’ to see Bollywood portray Pakistanis as villains. He had tweeted recently, “Once celebrated for love, Bollywood now crafts hate-filled narratives, portraying us as villains. Despite our love for your films, it’s disheartening. Art transcends boundaries; let’s use it to promote love and peace. Two nations, victims of politics, deserve better.”
Fighter Trailer Breaks Internet With Massive Traction Across All Platforms
The action-packed trailer of Siddharth Anand’s Fighter has indeed arrived with a bang. Heavily packed with enthralling visuals, dialogues, the sizzling fresh chemistry of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, goosebumps-worthy BGM, and stimulating theme of patriotism, the trailer has been earning heaps of praises from the audience, trade analysts and industry people. As it’s just been a day, since the trailer was released, it has started to make records and has become the most-watched video in 24 hours with 102 Million views across all platforms.
Fighter trailer has arrived and started to take over. The trailer has collected 102 million views and counting across all the platforms. The trailer is the most-watched YouTube video in the last 24 hours. The trailer is also trending at No. 1 on YouTube in last 24 hours. Well, it’s indeed just the beginning as the Fighter will surely win many more milestones ahead. It has indeed justified that India’s biggest aerial action spectacle is on its way for its release on the eve of India’s 75th Republic Day, 25th January 2024.
Runtime Of Fighter
Runtime of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter will be 2 hour 46 minutes 35 seconds (166.35 minutes). Film is red hot after fantastic trailer. One can trust Siddharth Anand to deliver a blockbuster film this Republic Day. He did deliver big time last year with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan.
Advance Booking Of Fighter To Start On 20Th January
Advance booking of much awaited Hrithik – Deepika starter Fighter to start from Saturday, 20th January. Yes advances for the film will start 5 days before release. Film is expected to open big around 35-38 cr nett on day one and can muster massive weekend as it has extended 4 – days holiday including Republic Day national holiday.
Synopsis Of Fighter
Going by the official description, “Fighter will narrate the story of an aspirational young man named Shamsher Pathania, who must overcome his obstacles after enlisting in the Indian Air Force in order to become a hero of the Indian Armed Forces. Fighter promises to take the viewers on a gripping journey filled with action, drama, and stellar aerial action performances.”
About Fighter
Directed by Siddharth Anand and presented by Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures, Fighter epitomizes cinematic brilliance. This film seamlessly intertwines heart-thumping action and patriotic fervor, promising an unparalleled cinematic experience. Brace yourself for an epic journey as Fighter takes flight in theaters on January 25th, 2024, offering a spectacle that redefines cinematic excellence.
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