Exciting anticipation, controversy, and strong ticket sales

The much-awaited Bollywood movie ‘The Fighter’ is scheduled to hit the screens on January 25, 2024. The film stars renowned actors Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor and is directed by Siddharth Anand, who is known for his previous films. ‘War’ and ‘Pasan’. The release date of “The Fighter” coincides with the eve of India’s Republic Day, and expectations for the movie are only increasing.

plot and theme

‘Fighter’ will tackle themes related to Pulwama attack and Balakot airstrike. This narrative choice has already sparked conversation and controversy, especially among Pakistani actors who have criticized the film’s anti-Pakistani narrative. Despite the controversy, the release of the first look and trailer of the film only fueled the excitement among the audience.

Advance ticket sales

Advance ticket sales for The Fighter have been brisk, with a reported 58,410 tickets already sold, worth INR 1.92 billion. Sales are divided into various formats, 2D version sold 23,777 tickets, 3D version 30,475 ticketsand the IMAX 3D version 3,359 tickets, among others. It is expected to be released on more than 6,000 screens nationwide, which shows the scale of the film.

Major revenue states

In terms of pre-booking revenue, Maharashtra leads the way, followed by Delhi. This trend mirrors the usual pattern observed in Bollywood blockbusters. ‘Fighter’ marks the third collaboration between Siddharth Anand and Hrithik Roshan, whose previous films ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘War’ were huge commercial successes across the world. The industry and fans alike are looking forward to seeing if “The Fighter” continues this success.