Fighter: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone’s film BANNED in Gulf countries except THIS nation
Siddharth Anand’s directorial Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, is releasing worldwide on January 25 except for the Gulf nations. However, there is one nation in the Middle East where the film will be released in cinemas. Scroll down to know more details.
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s latest offering Fighter is releasing in cinemas worldwide on January 25, 2024. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the unique pairing of Hrithik and Deepika for the first time on the big screens. However, for the fans in the Gulf countries, this wait is going to be long lasting as Fighter is reportedly banned in these nations except for United Arab Emirates (UAE). As per the film’s trade analyst and producer, Girish Johar, Fighter has been denied release in Gulf countries except UAE as of now.
In UAE, Fighter will be released in theatres with a PG15 classification.
As per news agency ANI, a source close to the Fighter team also confirmed the update regarding the release of Fighter in Gulf countries except UAE. The makers are yet to give any official statement regarding the same.
In a setback, #Fighter officially banned across Middle East regions for theatrical release. Only UAE will release the film with PG15 classification !@iHrithik @AnilKapoor @deepikapadukone @justSidAnand #BOTracking pic.twitter.com/vPjIV2Acz1
— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) January 23, 2024
While Fighter has failed to receive a green light from the Censor Board in Gulf countries, the upcoming actioner will be released in Indian theatres on January 25.
As per Sacnilk.com, the film has already sold over 1,60,000 tickets for Day 1 and has grossed over Rs 5 crore so far.
Looking at these figures, many trade analysts are predicting Fighter to be the first blockbuster of 2024.
About the film
Hrithik Roshan plays the role of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty. Deepika Padukone will be seen in the role of Squadron Leader Minal Rathore aka Minni. Veteran actor Anil Kapoor plays the role of Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, aka Rocky.
Apart from these, Fighter also stars Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Talat Aziz, and Aamir Naik among others.
News Source:- INDIA TV
