Fighter Sets Box Office Ablaze with Impressive Opening Day Collection

Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan‘s highly anticipated action film ‘Fighter’ has taken the worldwide box office by storm with its stellar opening day collection. Released on January 25, the film has already raked in a staggering ₹36 crore globally, marking a remarkable success for the first collaboration between the two Bollywood superstars.

The film trade analyst, Manobala Vijayabalan, revealed that ‘Fighter’ earned ₹8.6 crore overseas on its opening day alone, further establishing its global appeal. While the movie did not release in Gulf countries and faced suspension in the UAE, it still managed to make an impressive impact worldwide.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ revolves around the story of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, and Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, along with the other members of the elite IAF unit, Air Dragons. The film takes viewers into the world of the Air Dragons, an elite group of combat aviators tasked with responding to hostile activities in the Srinagar Valley.

Featuring an ensemble cast, including Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi, ‘Fighter’ also marks Deepika Padukone’s third collaboration with Hrithik Roshan after their previous successful ventures in 2008’s ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno‘ and the 2023 blockbuster ‘Pathaan‘ alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham.

The duo of Hrithik Roshan and Siddharth Anand has previously worked together on projects like ‘Bang Bang‘ in 2014 and the 2019 action film ‘War.’ Their successful track record and the remarkable on-screen chemistry between Deepika and Hrithik have undoubtedly contributed to the overwhelming response received by ‘Fighter’.

Receiving critical acclaim as well, ‘Fighter’ has been praised for its immersive experience and near-perfect screenplay that keeps viewers engaged throughout the film. As reported in Hindustan Times, the movie manages to captivate the audience, overshadowing minor loopholes with its gripping storyline.

The impressive opening day collection of ‘Fighter’ sets a promising tone for its box office journey. As fans continue to flock to theaters, it is expected that the film’s success will only soar higher in the coming days. Stay tuned for further updates on the phenomenal run of ‘Fighter’ at the box office.