While talking to News18 Showsha, Siddharth revealed that Shah Rukh Khan loved the trailer. He added that he had met him the day it was released. He loved the look of the villain and the stunts. According to him, the CGI appeared very seamless. He was very impressed, added Anand.
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On the othe hand, the movie has garnered significant attention and the proof’s in the advance booking collections.
With 2 more days till its release, the movie, touted to be a tribute to the valour, sacrifice, and patriotism of the Indian armed forces, has already secured over Rs 2 crore in advance bookings. Just a day after the makers opened its advance bookings, the film achieved an all-India collection of Rs 2.82 Crore, with approximately 85,788 tickets sold, states a report on sacnilk.com.
The movie is set for a wide release across 7,537 shows, offering audiences various formats, including 2D, 3D, IMAX 3D, and even 4D. Reports highlight that the Hindi 3D format has led in collections, bringing in an estimated Rs 1.54 crore.
Leading the regional collections, Maharashtra takes the top spot with over Rs 74.9 lakh, followed by Delhi at Rs 67.32 lakh and Karnataka with a collection of Rs 43.2 crore. Telangana and West Bengal secure the fourth and fifth positions, accumulating Rs 40.65 lakh and 30.45 lakh, respectively.
‘Fighter’ is scheduled to hit the screens on January 25, coinciding with the extended Republic Day weekend. The story follows combat aviators, handpicked from the Indian Air Force, who go on to become the first responders to hostile activities, navigating internal and external battles. Apart from the lead stars, the film also features Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.