In a spectacular debut, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s aerial action drama, ‘Fighter,’ has garnered immense praise from fans on its opening day. The film’s positive reception is translating into impressive numbers at the domestic box office, where it amassed a noteworthy Rs 22 crore on Thursday.
Anticipation is high for a surge in numbers on Republic Day and throughout the upcoming weekend, with the film’s success over the extended period potentially playing a pivotal role in shaping its overall box-office performance.
Overseas, ‘Fighter’ has particularly shone in North America, securing USD 375K in the United States and CAD 185K in Canada on the first day, resulting in a total of USD 500K. This achievement marks a career-best first-day performance for Hrithik Roshan in North America, surpassing the longstanding record set by ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ in 2008. Meanwhile, Australia witnessed a substantial opening day, with earnings reaching AUD 270K, buoyed by the Australia Day holiday on January 26th.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ is an action thriller centered around an Indian Air Force squad on a critical mission. Notably, the film did not see a release in Gulf countries, attributed to a lack of approval from the Gulf Cooperation Council Censors.
Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Anil Kapoor, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi in pivotal roles, ‘Fighter’ is poised to captivate audiences with its adrenaline-pumping narrative.
