Amidst thunderous applause and sky-high expectations, the silver screen spectacle “Fighter” starring Bollywood luminaries Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone has soared past a monumental benchmark in its box office journey. As the film’s aerial thrills captivated audiences across the nation, it entered the coveted Rs 200 crore club, a testament to its soaring popularity and the star power driving its narrative.
Launched into theaters on the eve of India’s Republic Day, January 25th, the film took flight with an impressive opening day collection of Rs 24.60 crore. The following day, coinciding with the national holiday, saw a significant surge at the box office, as patrons flocked to cinemas, propelling the film’s earnings to an outstanding Rs 41.20 crore.
Continuing on a high-altitude trajectory, “Fighter” demonstrated steadfast performance with a Rs 27.60 crore collection on Saturday. The upward momentum persisted through to Sunday, with industry tracker Sacnilk reporting a day 4 tally of an additional Rs 30.20 crore. This robust weekend performance elevated the film’s domestic total to a staggering Rs 123.60 crore.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, utilizing his X handle (in lieu of Twitter), shared insights into the film’s burgeoning success. He highlighted that “Fighter” had not only garnered critical acclaim but also immense love from audiences nationwide. Reflecting on the third day’s earnings, Adarsh pointed out that the film’s Saturday collections impressively outperformed its opening day, marking a total of Rs 93.40 crore in just three days.
Adarsh emphasized the crucial role of Sunday’s performance in cementing the film’s extended weekend success, suggesting that a spike in attendance from mass pockets, complementing urban centers’ consistent patronage, could further fuel the film’s box office blaze.
While financial figures painted a vivid picture of triumph, the cast and creators of “Fighter” took a moment to connect directly with the film’s ardent supporters. In an unannounced visit that thrilled many, Hrithik Roshan, alongside co-stars Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and director Siddharth Anand, graced a screening in Mumbai. This surprise interaction allowed the team to bask in the warmth of the audience’s reactions and offered Roshan an opportunity to express his heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support.
“Fighter,” with its heady mix of cinematic spectacle and aeronautical action, has not only cemented its place in the Indian film industry but also on the global stage. Despite facing challenges with its release in the Middle East, the film’s international appeal remains unshaken, reportedly crossing the 7 million mark globally.
As the film continues its phenomenal box office ascent, it’s clear that the dynamic duo of Padukone and Roshan has delivered an adrenaline-fueled experience resonating with both die-hard cinephiles and casual movie-goers alike. While the curtain has yet to close on “Fighter’s” theatrical run, its early achievements are a harbinger of its potential to redefine the benchmarks for Bollywood success stories in the days to come.
