Blockbuster movie Pathaan‘s director Siddharth Anand made many revelations about his upcoming film Fighter in recent interviews and promotional events. The director talked about how Shah Rukh Khan reacted to the trailer of his new movie and the pressure he’s facing after Pathaan’s success.
In an interview with News 18, Siddharth Anand, while talking about his upcoming release Fighter, mentioned that he doesn’t anticipate Fighter to do as well at the box office as Pathaan. He expressed feeling fortunate with Pathaan’s success.
Siddharth also mentioned how Shah Rukh Khan reacted to the Fighter trailer, saying, “He really liked it. I met him the day it came out. He admired the villain’s appearance and the action scenes. According to him, the special effects looked very smooth, and he was quite impressed. I can’t deny feeling the pressure from people’s expectations after Pathaan. It’s always there, but I have to focus on each film’s unique journey and not let it affect me.”
Siddharth also discussed Pathaan’s box office success and whether he believes Fighter will perform similarly. He mentioned, “I’m not anticipating that this time. Pathaan was a fortunate and unique occurrence. I don’t want Fighter to be judged against anything. Just like I didn’t want Pathaan to be compared to War. I want Fighter to create its own success because it’s its own movie.”
The movie Fighter, presented by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures, is set to release on January 25 during the Republic Day weekend. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, along with Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, the film pays tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the Indian armed forces.
The official trailer reveals that Fighter revolves around a new elite unit, Air Dragons, formed in response to militant activities in the Srinagar Valley.
Appeal to the Viewers
Siddharth, the director, recently shared thoughts on the film, saying, “Come on January 25 to support and enjoy the movie. We’ve put our best efforts into it. It’s not an easy film. Though I’ve directed several action films, this has been a unique journey. It’s a team effort, not a one-man show. Everyone has contributed, and my team is still working on the finishing touches. I want to express gratitude to everyone in my team and everyone involved,” as quoted by news agency PTI.
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