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Fighter: Siddharth Anand reveals Shah Rukh Khan 'loved' trailer; reacts to film being pitted against Pathaan
In a recent interview, Siddharth Anand shared Shah Rukh Khan's response to the trailer of Fighter, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, and addressed the film's comparisons to Pathaan.
The highly anticipated movie, Fighter, is set to hit theaters in just a couple of days. Filmmaker Siddharth Anand, who had a huge success with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan last year, is returning to the silver screen with this thrilling aerial action drama starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. In a recent interview, the director shared that King Khan himself has expressed his admiration for the film's trailer.
Siddharth also addressed the comparison between Fighter and Pathaan, and shared his perspective on the two films being pitted against each other.
Siddharth Anand shares Shah Rukh Khan’s reaction to trailer of Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter
In a recent conversation with News18 Showsha, Siddharth Anand disclosed Shah Rukh Khan's reaction to the trailer of his upcoming film Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.
Siddharth revealed, "He loved the trailer." The director shared that they had a meeting on the day of the trailer release, during which Shah Rukh expressed his admiration for the antagonist's look and the stunts in the film. Siddharth added that SRK was particularly impressed with the seamless CGI employed in the movie.
Siddharth Anand on the success of Pathaan and its comparisons with Fighter
During the same interview, Siddharth Anand also reflected on his previous film, Pathaan, acknowledging that he never anticipated its "mammoth success" even in his wildest dreams. He described how the film arrived at a time when Hindi cinema was facing challenges, and despite this, the fourth installment of the spy universe shattered norms and box office records.
Siddharth admitted to feeling the weight of heightened expectations after the success of Pathaan. He acknowledged experiencing this pressure every moment, but he emphasized the need to isolate himself and recognize that each film has its unique journey.
Siddharth expressed that he was “blessed” with Pathaan and noted that he doesn't anticipate the same outcome with Fighter. He emphasized his desire for the latter to be appreciated on its own merits, without comparisons to anything else.
Acknowledging the social media discussions that are pitting his films against each other, Siddharth dismissed it as mere noise. He said, “We’ve to treat it as noise and let your work speak.”
Siddharth attributed this perspective to experience, suggesting that those who haven't navigated such journeys might be more susceptible to external pressures. He emphasized the need to isolate oneself from external noise and focus solely on the work at hand.
About Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone join forces for their first collaboration in the upcoming film, where they portray the roles of Indian Air Force officers. This action-packed movie promises a blend of drama, emotions, patriotism, and entertainment. The cast also features Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.
With the release of the teaser, trailer, and three songs from the soundtrack, the film has already generated significant buzz. Notably, Shah Rukh Khan took to X (Twitter) to appreciate the teaser, saying, “The only thing that can be more beautiful than @iHrithik @deepikapadukone @AnilKapoor is the way @justSidAnand presents his films. Looking so good all round and finally Sid has developed a sense of humor….’you must be joking’ bro!! All the best to everyone. Ready for take off!”
Produced by Marflix Pictures and Viacom18 Studios, Fighter is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 25, 2024.
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