Fighter

“FIGHTER” is a 2024 action-packed Bollywood movie that was produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures and directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, is the beginning of what looks to be a hugely successful aerial action franchise.

When “FIGHTER” was first announced in January 2021, it was delayed because of the pandemic. However, in November 2022, filming began in a number of breathtaking sites, including Mumbai, Assam, Hyderabad, Jammu & Kashmir, and Assam. The amazing aerial scenes were made even more lifelike by real Indian Air Force cadets.

pulling parallels to the iconic “Top Gun,” adapted for Indian viewers, “FIGHTER” tells a compelling story while pulling inspiration from actual events such as the Balakot airstrike and the Pulwama incident.

“FIGHTER” was originally scheduled for release in September 2023, but it debuted on January 25, 2024, which happened to be Republic Day weekend. It features a brilliant soundtrack composed by Vishal-Shekhar, breathtaking cinematography provided by cinematographer Satchith Paulose, and visual effects created by DNEG.

Despite receiving poor reviews, “FIGHTER” has done incredibly well at the box office, making ₹337.2 crore (US$42 million) globally, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.

Fighter Movie Storyline

In the picturesque city of Srinagar, nestled in the heart of Jammu and Kashmir, a shadow looms over the tranquil landscape. Led by the menacing figure of Azhar Akhtar, a terrorist organization plots a nefarious attack on the Srinagar Air Force Station, a vital base safeguarding the Indian Air Force’s operations.

Tasked with thwarting this imminent threat is Group Captain Rakesh “Rocky” Jai Singh, a seasoned veteran known for his valor and strategic acumen. Rallying together a formidable team of elite fighter pilots, he christens them the “Air Dragons,” comprising the skilled Squadron Leaders Shamsher “Patty” Pathania, Minal “Minni” Rathore, Sartaj “Taj” Gill, Basheer “Bash” Khan, and Sukhdeep “Sukhi” Singh.

As the team trains rigorously, bonds form among its members, with Minni finding herself drawn to Patty. Yet, Patty bears the weight of a haunting past, having tragically lost his fiancée in a prior mission, casting a shadow over his heart.

The team’s resolve is tested when news of a heinous attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama orchestrated by Akhtar sends shockwaves across the nation. In a coordinated effort, the Indian Air Force, aided by the resourceful RAW agent Zarina Begum, orchestrates a daring counterstrike on Akhtar’s stronghold in Balakot. Though successful, the aftermath ignites tensions between India and Pakistan, culminating in a retaliatory assault by the Pakistani Air Force on Indian soil.

Amidst the chaos, emotions run high as Patty, Taj, and Bash defy orders and venture into enemy territory, only to face grave consequences. Taj and Bash’s aircraft is downed, leading to their capture by Pakistani forces, while Patty finds himself suspended from the Air Dragons, relegated to a role as a flying instructor.

Behind the scenes, Rocky harbors a personal vendetta against Patty, blaming him for the loss of his younger sister, Naina, in a past mission. As secrets unravel and tensions escalate, Sukhi reveals the grim truth of Bash’s fate at the hands of Akhtar, igniting a fierce determination within Patty to rescue Taj and exact justice.

In a daring covert mission, Patty and the remaining Air Dragons infiltrate enemy lines, braving danger to rescue their comrades and confront Akhtar. Amidst the chaos of battle, Patty emerges triumphant, vanquishing the villainous threat and securing victory for their nation.

In the aftermath, amidst celebrations of their hard-won success, Minni and Patty find solace in each other’s arms, their bond strengthened by the trials they’ve endured and the victories they’ve shared.

Box office

• Budget
  • ₹250,000,000 (estimated)
• Gross US & Canada
  • $1,000,000
• Opening weekend US & Canada
  • $1,000,000
  • Jan 28, 2024
• Gross worldwide
  • $3,800,771

Technical space

• Runtime2 hours 46 minutes
• Color
  • Color
• Sound mix
  • Dolby Atmos
  • IMAX 6-Track
• Aspect ratio
  • 2.39 : 1

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