HRITHIK, DEEPIKA’S ‘FIGHTER’ PUSHED TO 2023, WILL RELEASE ON THIS DAY - The Daily Guardian

Correspondent — August 14, 2021, 6:28 am

Superstars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer ‘Fighter’ is set to release on Republic Day 2023. It was earlier slated to hit the theatres in 2022. Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone have collaborated for the first time for a film.

Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news on his Instagram handle. “HRITHIK – DEEPIKA’S ‘FIGHTER’ TO RELEASE ON REPUBLIC DAY 2023… #Fighter – starring #HrithikRoshan and #DeepikaPadukone – to release on 26 Jan 2023… Directed by #SiddharthAnand… Produced by Ajit Andhare [#Viacom18Studios], Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb and Anku Pande. #RepublicDay,” he captioned the post.

The film is being helmed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Ajit Andhare (Viacom18 Studios), Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb and Anku Pande.

Speaking about the upcoming project, Ajit said, “An aerial action film offers a unique Cinematic experience. Its never been done in India. Being a Top Gun fan, I have been looking for a script for years that explores aerial action and has a story rooted in India. Fighter is that answer. Siddharth understands this genre and brings a unique flair to his films. I am excited to collaborate with him in building this franchise.” ‘Fighter’ is being touted as India’s first aerial action franchise.