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Fighter OTT Released: In case you missed watching Siddharth Anand’s aerial action entertainer in theatres, don’t worry. The film, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, among others, will soon be available for streaming, so you can watch it from the comfort of your home. (Also Read: Siddharth Anand Reminds Viewers That Fighter’s Box Office Collection Holds Up Despite Ban in Gulf Countries: ‘True Story’)
When and where to look
On Wednesday, Hrithik took his name from X and shared a sneak peek of his latest film, Fighter. He wrote in the caption: “The fighter is ready to land! #Fighter premieres tonight at 12am on Netflix! #FighterOnNetflix.” So Fighter will be available to stream on Netflix India starting midnight on Thursday, March 21.
About the fighter
Directed by Siddharth Anand of Pathaan and war fame, the film is presented as a tribute to the bravery, sacrifice and patriotism of the Indian armed forces. It is presented by Viacom18 Studios in collaboration with Siddharth and his wife Mamata Anand’s production house Marflix Pictures.
According to the official synopsis of the film, the film is about a new and elite unit, Air Dragons, commissioned by the Air Headquarters in response to militant activities in the Srinagar Valley.
“They are now the first to respond to any hostile activity. They are among the best hand-picked combat airmen from across the IAF. Fighter is the story of Air Dragons who are willing to give their all for the nation while going through the ups and downs of their internal and external battles,” he reads.
Fighter also stars Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover and Sanjeeda Sheikh. In Fighter, Hrithik plays Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, whose aviator call sign is “Patty.”
“The uniform has some magic. I have worn three costumes (in my career). Like (superhero film), Krrish had a cape and a costume and when I wore them, I felt strong. In Lakshya, when I wore ‘The uniform ( from an Indian Army officer) gave me strength. “And in Fighter, when I wore the uniform, I felt responsibility, weight and strength. The power that comes from a uniform is difficult to replicate. It’s a surreal feeling. It works and you really feel the power,” the 50-year-old told PTI in January, before the film’s theatrical release.
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