Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s much-awaited film, Fighter is going to be India’s first aerial action franchise. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Viacom 18 Studios, Anku Pande, Mamta Anand, and Ramon Chibb.
The big news was announced today on social media by the trade analyst Taran Adarsh, who took to Twitter to share an update about the same. “BIGGG NEWS… HRITHIK – DEEPIKA IN SIDDHARTH ANAND’S NEXT ‘FIGHTER’… #HrithikRoshan and #DeepikaPadukone will star in #India’s first aerial action franchise #Fighter… Directed by #SiddharthAnand… Produced by #Viacom18Studios, Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb, and Anku Pande,” he tweeted.
The film will be made on large scale for a global audience. Speaking about Fighter, director Siddharth Anand said, “Fighter is a dream project, and I am glad to have someone with Ajit’s (Ajit Andhare, Viacom COO) vision to be partnering this with me. With this film, we aim to put Indian films on the map for action-loving global theatrical audiences who crave spectacle and the big screen experience.”
On the other hand, Ajit added, “As a Top Gun fan, it’s been a dream to develop a true-blue aerial action film of our own. We have been looking for scripts on this subject for years and always envisaged Hrithik featuring in the cockpit while Deepika brings a new dimension to the story. I am excited to partner with Siddharth in building this franchise, as he brings the correct blend of craft and pulse of this genre. We have a tradition of taking bold steps to redefine Indian Cinema, and this will be a landmark film in that journey.”
Earlier, the film was announced on Hrithik Roshan’s 47th birthday. Hrithik himself took to social media to share the poster of Fighter with a sweet note. “Presenting a glimpse of the MARFLIX vision as #Fighter! Looking forward to my first flight alongside the exceptional @deepikapadukone. All buckled up for this #SiddharthAnand joyride,” Hrithik tweeted.
Deepika Padukone reshared the same and wrote, “Dreams really do come true… #SiddharthAnand #Marflix #Fighter @iHrithik.”
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