Global Triumph: Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s ‘Fighter’ Storms Box Offices, Raking in ₹207 Crore

Director Siddharth Anand has another milestone to celebrate as his latest action-packed venture, “Fighter,” emerges victorious at the global box office. The film secured an impressive $25 million (₹207 crore) in its opening weekend, according to reports from Deadline. The global success encompasses a North American contribution of $4.3 million, as reported by comScore. The film’s Indian box office earnings are estimated at ₹120 crore ($14.4 million), while its IMAX release garnered an additional $1.4 million globally from 150 screens across 15 markets.

In a weekend where movies made waves worldwide, Sydney Sweeney’s romantic comedy “Anyone But You” continued its strong performance, reaching a cumulative collection of $126.6 million. Jason Statham’s “The Beekeeper” and Emma Stone’s critically acclaimed “Poor Things” each added $10 million to their global box office earnings.

“Fighter,” a patriotic action drama released ahead of the 75th Republic Day, features a stellar cast including Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor.

The film’s box office journey began on Thursday, accumulating ₹24.60 crore on its opening day. With a positive reception, it witnessed a surge on the second day, collecting ₹41.20 crore on Republic Day. The momentum continued on the third day, with a collection of ₹27.60 crore, and a steady performance on the fourth day, adding ₹30.20 crore to the total. As of now, the film’s India gross stands at ₹123.6 crore.

Presented by Viacom18 Studios in collaboration with Marflix Pictures, “Fighter” also features Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover, and Sanjeeda Sheikh. The film revolves around the Air Dragons, an elite unit commissioned by the Air Headquarters in response to militant activities in the Srinagar Valley. The narrative unfolds the story of these first responders, showcasing their dedication to the nation amidst internal and external battles.

As “Fighter” continues to captivate audiences, its robust box office performance underscores the success of the dynamic collaboration between Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and the creative vision of director Siddharth Anand.