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The film 'Fighter' is an action-thriller that follows an Indian Air Force squad on a mission to protect the country from looming threats. It is a fictionalized retelling of several military events occurring between India and Pakistan in 2019, including the Pulwama attack and the Balakot airstrike.
The main cast includes Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, and Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh. The film also features Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Talat Aziz, and Aamir Naik in other important roles.
The film was directed by Siddharth Anand, who also produced it along with Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb, Anku Pande, Kevin Vaz, and Ajit Andhare. The production companies involved are Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures.
The budget for 'Fighter' is estimated to be around 250 crore, making it one of the most expensive Bollywood films ever made.
The film was banned in most Gulf countries due to its negative depiction of Islamic countries and extreme jingoism. However, it will be released in the UAE with a PG15 classification.
Initially, 'Fighter' was scheduled to release on September 30, 2022. However, due to production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date was rescheduled to January 25, 2024.
The runtime of 'Fighter' is approximately 166 minutes, which is around 2 hours and 46 minutes.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, 'Fighter' performed reasonably well at the box office. It grossed 237 crore in India and 99.76 crore overseas, totaling 337.2 crore worldwide.
The music for 'Fighter' was composed by Vishal-Shekhar, featuring a collection of five songs. The soundtrack includes energetic tracks like 'Sher Khul Gaye' and romantic numbers like 'Ishq Jaisa Kuch'.
Yes, 'Fighter' is available on Netflix. It premiered on March 21, 2024, with an extended version that includes deleted scenes not included in the original theatrical cut.
The makers of 'Fighter' have decided to make it a franchise. The sequel, 'Fighter 2,' is expected to begin production after Siddharth Anand finishes shooting his next project, 'Tiger vs Pathaan'.