Fighter, which recently premiered on Netflix, has broken the OTT viewership record of Animal. The action-packed aerial drama featuring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor was released on Netflix on the 21st of March.
The film had crossed the Rs 200 crore at the domestic box office. It also garnered a viewership of 12.4 million views in just 10 days.
This feat made the movie, the fastest Bollywood flick to reach such high viewing figures, crossing the previous records set by Shah Rukh Khan's "Dunki" and Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal."
Hrithik Roshan-Siddharth Anand’s Third Collaboration
"Fighter" marks the third collaboration between Hrithik Roshan and director Siddharth Anand. The two have previously worked together in "Bang Bang" and "War." Siddharth Anand has also worked with Deepika Padukone in her 2007 hit movie, “Bachna Ae Haseeno”.
Critics Reviews
"Fighter" had garnered critic’s praise, who hailed it as Siddharth Anand's best work yet. The film had thrilling action sequences and also the emotional depth, which helped the audience relate to the themes of the movie. The aerial action sequences were well shot. Enhanced by the captivating background score by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara, the movie set the tone for the occasion of Republic Day.
Cast Performances
Hrithik Roshan was an excellent choice for the role of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania. He showed emotional range and was exceptional in the action sequences. Deepika Padukone impressed as the headstrong Meenal Rathore. Her chemistry with Hrithik was sizzling on screen. Anil Kapoor was the star of the movie, with a solid performance as Rocky. The supporting cast of Akshay Oberoi and Karan Singh Grover also contribute significantly to the film as Bash and Taj, respectively.
Why should you watch it?
"Fighter" is one of the powerhouse entertainers of the year. The movie not only captivates the audiences with its action-packed storyline but also delivers some stellar performances, especially in the well-shot, action sequences. The film's success on Netflix, hence comes as no surprise!
