Hrithik Roshan’s latest action thriller Fighter has continued to impress at the box office, earning over ₹200 crore worldwide and close to ₹120 crore net in India within its first five days. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter has captivated audiences with its thrilling aerial action sequences, star-studded cast, and gripping storyline.
Box Office Performance
The movie saw strong box office numbers during its opening weekend, capitalizing on the Republic Day holiday, which contributed significantly to its early success. However, as is often the case with big holiday releases, the film’s box office collections have started to slow down as the weekdays set in.
On its fifth day (Monday), Fighter is expected to see a drop in its box office earnings. The advance booking for Day 5 amounted to ₹1.75 crore, with ₹97.27 lakh coming from 2D screenings, ₹6.77 lakh from 3D, and approximately ₹5.98 lakh from IMAX 3D shows. This suggests a significant slowdown from the weekend’s numbers.
Weekend Box Office Breakdown
Fighter had a stellar opening weekend, collecting impressive numbers across its first four days:
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹22.5 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹39.5 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹27.5 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹29 crore
As of Day 5, the film has grossed ₹203.75 crore globally and ₹142.25 crore in India. While the movie performed exceptionally well during its initial days, the reduced collections on Day 5, estimated at ₹2.47 crore, indicate a typical post-weekend dip in attendance.
A Solo Release and Box Office Dominance
Fighter enjoyed a solo release, which allowed it to dominate the box office during the Republic Day weekend. The absence of significant competition at the box office further aided the film’s commercial success. With no major films scheduled for release until February 2, Fighter is expected to maintain its strong presence at cinemas for the next week.
Day-wise Collection Summary
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹22.5 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹39.5 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹27.5 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹29 crore
- Day 5 (Monday): ₹2.47 crore (as of now)
- Total Collection (Net in India): ₹120.97 crore
About Fighter
Fighter is a Hindi-language action thriller written by Ramon Chibb and directed by Siddharth Anand, known for his previous blockbuster War. The film features an ensemble cast, including Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi.
The film is reportedly the first installment of a planned aerial action franchise, a genre relatively unexplored in Indian cinema. Released on January 25, 2024, the movie was made on a massive budget of ₹250 crore, and it seems poised to be a commercial success.
As Fighter continues its box office journey, it remains to be seen how the film will perform over the coming weeks, especially as new films enter the fray. Nonetheless, Hrithik Roshan’s action-packed thriller has already left a significant mark on the box office, cementing its place as one of the major hits of 2024.
