Hrithik Roshan has been posting glimpses from the shoot of his upcoming film Fighter. The actor has travelled from Assam to Kashmir, Hyderabad and Mumbai to shoot the air-action movie.
The team of the film is currently shooting a high-octane climax sequence, which will include hand-to-hand combat and aerial shots. The film is slated to release on January 25.
Starring Hrithik Roshan & Deepika Padukone
Hrithik Roshan is all set to return to the big screen with a high-octane action movie, ‘Fighter.’ The film stars him along with Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. Siddharth Anand helms it, and it will be released in January 2024. The actor is excited to participate in the project and calls it a dream come true.
The film was slated to release in September 2022 but was later pushed back to January 25 for Republic Day weekend. The film marks Bollywood’s first foray into aerial action and aims to pay tribute to the sacrifice of our country’s armed forces. Hrithik Roshan has reportedly undergone simulator training for his role as an Air Force pilot in the film.
Besides Deepika and Hrithik, the film also features Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi in prominent roles. The film will be shot at various locations in India. According to a report, the film’s shoot will be wrapped up by early June. The film will then undergo extensive VFX work, expected to take six months.
After impressing audiences with his performance in Vikram Vedha, Hrithik Roshan has begun shooting for Siddharth Anand’s Fighter. The actor recently started the film shoot with his co-star Deepika Padukone.
“Hrithik Roshan is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his character in Fighter comes out perfectly on screen. He has even undergone simulator training to get into the skin of his character. He wants to deliver a top-notch performance and is working hard at it,” a source close to the project was quoted as saying by Baradwaj Rangan for IBN Live.
The film will see Hrithik portray a fighter jet pilot for the first time onscreen. He underwent simulator training to understand the processes involved in flying a real aircraft to get into the character. Moreover, the actor has been undergoing hand-to-hand combat training as well. The film will have a large-scale climax featuring Hrithik fighting on land and in the sky. The team is currently shooting for the film’s epic conclusion.
Directed by Siddharth Anand
Hrithik Roshan is back in the action entertainer zone with his upcoming movie Fighter. The film is slated to hit the big screen on January 25, 2024, and is one of the year’s most-awaited films. It is expected to be a massive money spinner and may also become a franchise.
Siddharth Anand, who has directed Hrithik Roshan in War and Agneepath, is all set to take audiences on an epic ride with his upcoming movie. The director has been shooting for the film in various locations nationwide. The team has already shot scenes in Tezpur Air Force Base in Assam, the snow-capped mountains of Pahalgam in Kashmir, and Hyderabad’s Dundigal Air Force Academy. Recently, the team started their fourth schedule in Mumbai. The director and actor have blocked their calendars for the next month to complete the film’s shoot.
The team is leaving no stone unturned to make Fighter a spectacular cinematic experience for the audience. The film will feature some of the best action sequences backed by state-of-the-art technology. The film is expected to appeal to a global audience and will be India’s first aerial action franchise. The film will star Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as Indian Air Force pilots, featuring real-life IAF officers in prominent roles.
In an interview with Galatta Plus, Hrithik Roshan opened up about his role in the movie. He said he was a little nervous about taking on the part because it is a large-scale film. The actor added that the film would take audiences to a different world with its VFX and world-building. He also mentioned that he always signs up for movies that will challenge him.
He is also looking forward to working with the team once again. He will be joined by the likes of Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Birol Tarkan Yildiz in the movie. Viacom 18 Studios and Marflix Pictures produce the film. It is written by Ramon Chibb, Abbas Dalal, and Hussain Dalal.
Produced by Viacom 18 Studios & Marflix Pictures
Hrithik Roshan, who was recently seen in Vikram Vedha alongside Saif Ali Khan, has commenced the shoot of Fighter. The Siddharth Anand is directorial is touted as India’s first aerial action magnum opus and will see the actor and Deepika play Indian Air Force pilots. The film also features veteran actor Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role. The movie will release on January 25, 2024, to coincide with India’s 75th Republic Day.
Speaking about the project, Hrithik Roshan recently said that Fighter is an inspiring project for him primarily because of its massive scale and making. He also revealed that the director had conceived the idea for the film six years ago and was relentless about it.
He added that the film would take audiences on a journey of a fighter jet pilot, from his beginnings as a cadet to becoming India’s best. He also said that the team spent a lot of time at various air bases for the movie, including Tezpur, Pahalgam, and Dundigal. He also reveals that he underwent a rigorous training program to prepare for his character in the film.
The star also sounded excited about collaborating with his co-star and director, Deepika Padukone. He said that he and Deepika have always worked well together, adding that he is sure their work in the film will impress the audience. He also wished the entire crew luck with the project.
Apart from Hrithik and Deepika, the film will feature Neeraj Sood and Kanupirya Pandit in supporting roles. Rakesh Bedi, Harcharan Chawla, and Akash Khurana have been roped in to portray the fathers of the lead characters. Raghav Ramadoss has taken care of the cinematography, while Sachin-Jigar has composed the songs for the film. In addition, Karn Singh Grover has lent his voice to the film’s soundtrack. The trailer of the movie is slated to be released soon.
Release date
The makers of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Fighter have finally decided on a release date for the movie. The Siddharth Anand-directed film, India’s first aerial action franchise, will arrive in theatres on January 25, 2024. The filmmakers announced the release date via Twitter. They also added that the film is a tribute to India’s armed forces’ bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism.
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika will play Indian Air Force pilots in the film. The movie will be shot across the globe and promises state-of-the-art technology. It will appeal to a global audience while staying true to its Indian roots. The movie is the third collaboration between Anand and Roshan, after 2014’s Bang Bang and 2019’s War. The film is expected to break box office records.
Apart from Hrithik and Deepika, the film will also feature Birol Tarkan Yildiz, Mohammad Shahrukh Khan, and Kunal Singh in crucial roles. The actress will be seen in a very different position than the ones she has played in her previous films. She has previously worked with Siddharth Anand in Bachna Ae Haseeno and will soon resume shooting for Pathan starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Siddharth Anand is known for his slick action movies. He has directed films like NH8, Baaghi 2, and Aankhen. The director is known for creating films that appeal to a global audience while remaining true to its Indian roots. His next movie, Fighter, will follow the same formula.
The movie was initially slated to hit the screens in September this year but was postponed to January 25 as it clashed with Shah Rukh Khan’s next film, Pathaan. The film’s shoot was affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crew was forced to shoot in multiple schedules.
Viacom 18 Studios and Marflix Pictures will release the film. Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb, and Anku Pande will produce the movie. It was written and directed by Siddharth Anand, of War fame. The music is composed by Vishal-Shekhar, and Satchith Paulose does the cinematography. DNEG is handling the VFX work.
