“Fighter” is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Siddharth Anand, co-written by Ramon Chibb and Siddharth Anand. It is produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures and stars Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Deepika Padukone in prominent roles. The film marks Siddharth Anand’s production debut and his third collaboration with Hrithik Roshan after “Bang Bang!” (2014) and “War” (2019).
“Indian Air Force movie.”
The film was officially announced on 10 January 2021, but its pre-production faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Principal photography commenced in November 2022, with filming locations spanning Assam, Hyderabad, Jammu and Kashmir, and Mumbai. Real-life Indian Air Force cadets contributed to the production, which wrapped up in October 2023.
“Fighter” is the first installment in a planned aerial action franchise and incorporates references to significant events such as the 2019 Pulwama attack, 2019 Balakot airstrike, and 2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Vishal–Shekhar, features five songs, while cinematography is handled by Satchith Paulose. DNEG is responsible for the film’s visual effects.
Initially slated for a theatrical release on 30 September 2022, production delays pushed the release date to 25 January 2024, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, “Fighter” emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, earning ₹211.50 crore (US$26 million) nett in India and ₹337.2 crore (US$42 million) worldwide.
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Plot of Fighter
In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, a terrorist organization led by Azhar Akhtar plans to attack India, targeting the Srinagar Air Force Station. Group Captain Rakesh “Rocky” Jai Singh forms a team called “Air Dragons,” comprising skilled fighter pilots including Squadron Leaders Shamsher “Patty” Pathania, Minal “Minni” Rathore, Sartaj “Taj” Gill, Basheer “Bash” Khan, and Sukhdeep “Sukhi” Singh.
During training, the team members bond, but Patty is haunted by past trauma. They learn of an attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama orchestrated by Akhtar. The Indian Air Force, with RAW agent Zarina Begum, plans a counterattack on Akhtar’s base in Balakot. Despite succeeding, it leads to conflict with Pakistan. When Taj and Bash are captured, Patty is suspended and placed as a flying instructor.
Minni learns of Rocky’s grudge against Patty for his sister’s death in a past mission. As the Pakistani government promises to return Taj and Bash, Sukhi reveals Bash’s murder by Akhtar. Patty, determined to rescue Taj, defies orders and leads a covert mission. They succeed, rescuing Taj and eliminating Akhtar. In the end, Patty and Minni celebrate their victory.
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Cast of Fighter
- Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh “Rocky” Jaisingh
- Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania (Shammi)
- Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal “Minni” Rathore
- Karan Singh Grover as Squadron Leader Sartaj “Taj” Gill
- Akshay Oberoi as Squadron Leader Basheer “Bash” Khan
- Rishabh Sawhney as Azhar Akhtar
- Sanjeeda Sheikh as Saanchi Gill, Taj’s wife
- Ashutosh Rana as Abhijeet Rathore, Minni’s father (special appearance)
- Geeta Agrawal as Usha Rathore, Minni’s mother
- Talat Aziz as Mr. Pathania, Patty’s father
- Sharib Hashmi as Wing Commander Varthaman (character inspired by Abhinandan Varthaman)
- Sanjeev Jaiswal as Majeed Khan
- Baveen Singh as Squadron Leader Sukhdeep “Sukhi” Singh
- Mahesh Shetty as Squadron Leader Rajan “Unni” Unnithan
- Seerat Mast as Squadron Leader Naina “Enjay” Jaisingh, Rocky’s sister, and Patty’s ex-fiancée
- Nishan Khanduja as Flying Officer Manoj “Birdie” Bhardwaj
- Chandan K Anand as Wing Commander Harish “Nauty” Nautiyal
- Mushtaq Kak as Maqsood Abrar
- Vinay Varma as Air Commodore Debyajyoti “Debu” Biswas
- Harish Khatri as Prime Minister of India
- Ramon Chibb as Air Commodore Abhinder “Abhi” Bali, Air Force Academy Chief Instructor
- Chandra Shekhar Dutta as RAW agent Zarina Begum / Yafeth Salim
- Samvedna Suwalka as Bella Khan, Bash’s wife
- Geeta Sodhi as Mrs. Khan, Bash’s mother
- Gurmeet Chawla as Chief of the Air Staff
FAQs
- What is the plot of “Fighter”? “Fighter” follows the story of Group Captain Rakesh “Rocky” Jaisingh and his team of skilled fighter pilots, known as the “Air Dragons,” as they face off against a terrorist organization led by Azhar Akhtar. The film depicts their mission to thwart terrorist attacks and defend India’s security, amidst personal and professional challenges.
- Who are the main characters in “Fighter”? The main characters include Group Captain Rakesh “Rocky” Jaisingh (played by Anil Kapoor), Squadron Leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania (played by Hrithik Roshan), Squadron Leader Minal “Minni” Rathore (played by Deepika Padukone), and other members of the Air Dragons team.
- When was “Fighter” released and who directed it? “Fighter” was released in 2024 and directed by Siddharth Anand. It marked Anand’s production debut and featured Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Deepika Padukone in lead roles.
- What genre does “Fighter” belong to? “Fighter” is primarily an action film, with elements of drama and patriotism. It features intense aerial combat sequences and explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and national security.
- Where was “Fighter” filmed? The film was shot in various locations, including Assam, Hyderabad, Jammu and Kashmir, and Mumbai. Real-life Indian Air Force cadets were also involved in the filming process.
- Who composed the music for “Fighter”? The film’s soundtrack was composed by Vishal–Shekhar and features a collection of five songs that complement the action-packed scenes and emotional moments in the movie.
- What was the box office performance of “Fighter”? Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, “Fighter” emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. It earned significant revenue both domestically and internationally, solidifying its commercial success.
- Is there any sequel planned for “Fighter”? While there hasn’t been an official announcement regarding a sequel, “Fighter” is the first installment in a planned aerial action franchise, suggesting the possibility of future films continuing the story of the Air Dragons team.
External links[Fighter]
- Fighter at IMDb
- Fighter at Bollywood Hungama
