In a recent interview, director Siddharth Anand spilled the beans on Fighter 2, his dream of collaborating with Hrithik Roshan on a romantic comedy, and the film’s impressive entry into the coveted Rs 100 crore club.

Siddharth Anand, the mastermind behind this year’s most anticipated blockbuster, Fighter, has achieved a significant milestone as the movie swiftly crosses the Rs 100 crore mark globally, poised for even greater success at the box office. Amid the jubilant triumph, Anand shared the noteworthy reaction of actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan to the adrenaline-packed spectacle.

Rakesh Roshan’s Enthusiastic Response Leaves Siddharth Anand Stunned
Renowned filmmaker Siddharth Anand, who can finally catch a peaceful night’s sleep after the relentless effort put into crafting the cinematic marvel Fighter, engaged in an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla. In this candid interview, Anand disclosed that his wife and the film’s producer, Mamta Anand, considers Fighter his magnum opus.

Moreover, Anand revealed the ecstatic response from Hrithik Roshan’s father, the esteemed actor-director Rakesh Roshan, upon viewing the film. Anand shared, “Rakesh Ji watched it a day before the release, and his reaction stunned all of us. He was like a child—overflowing with excitement and joy. I thought, ‘This is genuine.’ The fact that he loved both the film and the experience—it’s such a feel-good movie that fills you with pride as an Indian, not just from a patriotic standpoint but also for the creation of such a remarkable film in India.”

The director added that films like Fighter come together organically. “You can’t set out to make a film like Fighter. It just happens. The pride of creating such a picture in India is an added layer of joy. That’s Fighter,” added the Pathaan director.

Siddharth Anand’s Romantic Aspirations with Hrithik Roshan

During the interview with Pinkvilla, Siddharth Anand expressed his desire to venture into the romantic comedy genre with Hrithik Roshan. He revealed that he has been urging Hrithik to take on a rom-com during every film shoot. Apparently, Hrithik is also keen on the idea, but the challenge lies in the absence of a suitable story at the moment.

“I’m eager to do it. Actually, I might switch from action and delve into a rom-com, take it to a beautiful location… I want to create a delightful, light-hearted rom-com. But whether the audience will embrace my rom-com is something I need to find out. I’ve been telling Hrithik for ages now, let’s do a rom-com, and he would be fantastic in it. He hasn’t done one yet. Let’s weave a love story, a good one; it will be enjoyable with Hrithik,” divulged Siddharth Anand.

More Insights into Fighter

The action-packed film features Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal Rathore (Minni), Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania (Patty), and Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh (Rocky). The star-studded ensemble also includes Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Rishabh Sawhney, Ashutosh Rana, Talat Aziz, and more in supporting roles.