Hrithik Roshan Takes Flight in Action-packed ‘Fighter’ Trailer

Also starring Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, ‘Fighter’ will be released in theaters in January.

Bollywood’s Siddharth Anand is back with a thrilling new movie titled “Fighter,” featuring A-listers Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor. Set to hit theaters in January, “Fighter” promises exhilarating aerial combat sequences and a budding romance between Roshan and Padukone.

The recently revealed teaser, after months of anticipation, showcases Roshan as Squadron leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania, delivering breathtaking moments on screen. Drawing inspiration from the Top Gun franchise, “Fighter” marks a return to mainstream cinema for Roshan, who eagerly seeks a hit after his last film’s underwhelming performance.

The teaser offers glimpses of “Fighter’s” high-octane aerial combat sequences, with Padukone portraying Squadron leader Minal “Minni” Rathore and Kapoor as Group captain Rakesh Jai “Rocky” Singh. While the plot remains undisclosed, the teaser concludes with snippets of a funeral, explosive scenes, and the customary glamorous song-and-dance numbers, including scenes set in a club and on a beach.

The movie marks a reunion between Roshan and Anand, who previously collaborated on successful films like “Bang Bang!” and “War.” Roshan’s character, Patty, and Padukone’s Minni share a budding romance, adding an extra layer of intrigue for fans.

Hrithik Roshan, despite his illustrious career, is in need of a hit following the underperformance of his last film, “Vikram Vedha.” While Anand, Padukone, and Kapoor are riding high on recent successes, Roshan is taking a step back into more mainstream cinema. “Fighter” is poised for release on January 25, coinciding with India’s Republic Day holiday.

In the context of Bollywood’s global success, with films like “RRR” and Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” making waves internationally, “Fighter” adds to the momentum. As the teaser generates buzz, fans are eagerly anticipating Roshan’s return to the big screen in this patriotic and action-packed venture.