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Fighter
Release date: January 25, 2024 (India)
Director: Siddharth Anand
Budget: 2.5 billion INR
Box office: est. ₹360 crore
Distributed by: Viacom18 Studios
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Fighter (2024), directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, delivers a visually stunning aerial action drama with a patriotic undertone. The film revolves around the journey of Indian Air Force pilots, particularly Shamsher "Patty" Pathania (Hrithik Roshan), navigating personal challenges and military missions tied to real-world events like the Pulwama attack.
Strengths:
- Aerial Action: The film’s aerial combat scenes are its highlight, offering a blend of adrenaline-pumping action and technical precision, reminiscent of Hollywood blockbusters but with a unique Indian flavor.
- Performances: Hrithik Roshan shines as a charismatic yet flawed aviator, while Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor provide strong support, though the former's character could have been more deeply explored.
- Patriotic Themes: The film’s emotional connection to India’s armed forces resonates with its patriotic audience.
Weaknesses:
- Pacing Issues: The first half builds well with action and emotion, but the second half struggles with pacing, regaining momentum only near the climax.
- Predictability: The storyline, while engaging, occasionally treads familiar paths seen in previous patriotic action films.
- Underwhelming Antagonist: The villain lacks the menace needed to balance the high stakes of the plot.
Overall, Fighter succeeds as a cinematic spectacle, particularly on the big screen, with Hrithik and Deepika’s chemistry and the breathtaking visuals stealing the show. It may not break new narrative ground, but it offers a memorable blend of action and
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