The wait for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter has come to an end as the movie hits the theaters today. Unsurprisingly, the highly anticipated film is winning hearts on its opening day.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter is produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures. It also stars Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeev Jaiswal, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, among others. It is the first movie in a planned aerial action franchise.
The plot of the movie revolves around top IAF aviators who come together to form Air Dragons to fight dangers and threats. It boasts a runtime of 166 minutes, which is 2 hours and 46 minutes. Fighter had its theatrical release on January 25, 2024.
Check out the trailer for the movie here:
Fighter movie review: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone’s movie impresses fans
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter is receiving praise from both audiences and critics alike. The movie was one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2024 and offers the perfect patriotic punch on the eve of Republic Day. The initial reviews for the movie boast of excitement and admiration.
One netizen wrote, “#Fighter soars to new heights in the aerial action genre, delivering a breathtaking blend of superb action and a mind-blowing storyline. Director @justSidAnand vision is executed with finesse, creating an adrenaline rush at its peak. Just MINDBLOWING.”
The movie was initially compared to Tom Cruise’s popular movie, Top Gun, due to its plot and aerial action. But now, fans are asking viewers to see past that and enjoy the movie.
One netizen even wrote, “#Fighter is a pretty solid entertainer. Some sequences will remind you of Top Gun but if you can see past that – which you should – and judge this for the film it is, you’ll quite enjoy #Fighter Performances are awesome, arial combats are good. On more than a few occasions the film moves you emotionally which really works. Sure – the story is predictable, a little inconsistent on places but all in all it’s a pretty solid entertainer! Just go for it.”
Fighter has even left the critics awestruck with its brilliant fusion of aerial action and patriotism. Director Siddharth Anand has previously received accolades for elevating cinema, delivering a fresh and visually stunning cinematic experience every time with his movies. Even the soundtrack by Vishal-Shekhar has received praise from viewers as it brings the right energy to the movie.
Surprisingly, Fighter has received almost no negative reactions so far. Additionally, it shows that the movie is getting a lot of love from everyone and has managed to grab people’s attention and surpass their expectations.
Watch Fighter in theaters now.
