The most-anticipated movie of the year, 'Fighter', starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, is all set to hit the screens on January 25. 'Fighter' advance booking has opened and it is likely to take the box office by storm on Day 1 of its release. The film has collected about Rs 2.9 crore from its advance booking for day 1, as per a report by Sacnilk.
The same portal also reported that 'Fighter' has so far sold 88190 tickets for the opening day across India. Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka witnessed the highest sales. The Siddharth Anand directorial might soon cross the Rs 3 crore mark with their advance ticket sale.
Trade expert, Taran Adarsh tweeted, “Fighter advance booking report: For it's opening day - All India tickets sold - 90K National chains (PIC) - 40K. Total advance booking Gross - ₹3 Crore. My new prediction is ₹28 Cr +/- 2 crore…"
The story of 'Fighter' is reportedly about “the deadliest terror attack on Indian air forces” in Pulwama and how the IAF officers avenge these attacks. Hrithik, Deepika and Anil play IAF officers in the film.
Presented by Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures, ‘Fighter‘ promises to have some high-octane action scenes. It has been shot at air bases in India with real Sukhois, Indian fighter planes. The film also stars Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Talat Aziz and Sharib Hashmi in key roles.
Earlier, at the 'Fighter' trailer launch, Siddharth said, "Come on January 25 to cheer and love the film. We have given it our all. It is not an easy film. I've made a decent amount of action films but this has been another journey altogether. Everyone has helped us, it's a team effort, this is not a one-man show. Everybody has contributed towards the film. My team is still at the studios giving (final) touches. I want to thank everyone in my team and everyone here."
While Hrithik added, “Thank you to the universe for surrounding me with crazy, mad insane passionate human beings. (I'm thankful) for the opportunity to be working with someone as crazy, as passionate as Sid Anand and to be as courageous, passionate, and insane as Anil sir''.
