Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's much-anticipated film Fighter has finally hit the theatres on January 23. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter marks Deepika's first on-screen collaboration with Hrithik. The aerial actioner also features Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Rishabh Sawhney, and Akshay Oberoi in prominent roles.

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Anil Kapoor jokes about Fighter's comparison with Top Gun

Anil Kapoor has reacted to Fighter's comparison with Top Gun. Anil, who has worked with Tom in Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, laughed at the comparisons and said, "Isse desi film nahi ho sakti. Is mein Hrithik Roshan hai, Deepika Padukone hai, Anil Kapoor hai, us mein tha kya? Nahi na. Toh yeh toh original hai." Anil further added, "Isse desi film aap dekh nahi sakte. Desi and classy." 

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Anupam Kher loves Fighter and lauds his students- Hrithik and Deepika

Anupam Kher reviewed Fighter, praised his acting students, Hrithik and Deepika, and called his friend, Anil Kapoor, 'baap of acting'. On X, he wrote, "Just finished watching #SiddharthAnand’s #FighterMovie!! EXCELLENT! Loved it. Every department of the film is first rate. Proud of two of my students! Yes! I am showing off. Both @iHrithik & @deepikapadukone are breathtakingly spectacular! All other actors have done a great job! And What can I say about my friend @AnilKapoor. He is certainly the BAAP of acting. Jai Ho!"

Siddharth Anand on comparisons between Fighter and Top Gun

As both are aerial actioners, Fighter has been compared with Top Gun since its first look was out. Speaking about the same, Siddharth Anand told Zoom, "I think it is inevitable. As a filmmaker, you have to be prepared that if you make a film on planes they will call it Top Gun because they have no reference point so they believe that we are not so creative, that we will do things that are a rip-off. We need to start looking at our films with a little bit more respect and not constantly believe that things are being ripped off. People do get inspired, even in the West, by content that is created in the East."Netizens call Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone's chemistry 'pure magic'Netizens are appreciating Hrithik and Deepika's chemistry in Fighter and calling it "pure magic". One of the X users wrote, "Hrithik and Deepika's chemistry in Fighter is pure magic! Add mind-blowing stunts and you've got a perfect Republic Day treat."

Deepika Padukone poses with paparazzi at Fighter screening

Deepika Padukone, who plays Squadron Leader Minal Rathore with the call sign Minni in the Siddharth Anand directorial, was seen posing with the paps at the special screening of the film. Fighter is Deepika's third collaboration with the filmmaker after Bachna Ae Haseeno and Pathaan.

Taran Adarsh calls Fighter 'king-sized entertainer'

Sharing his 4.5 stars review of Fighter, popular trade analyst and film critics Taran Adarsh called Fighter "king-sized entertainer". He wrote, "#OneWordReview...#Fighter: BRILLIANT...Rating: 4.5 #War. #Pathaan. Now #Fighter. Director #SiddharthAnand scores a hat-trick...Aerial combat, drama, emotions and patriotism, #Fighter is a KING-SIZED ENTERTAINER, with #HrithikRoshan’s bravura act as the topping...JUST DON’T MISS IT. #FighterReview".

Hrithik Roshan poses with Saba Azad at Fighter special screeningA special screening of Fighter was held for the celebrities on the release date. Hrithik Roshan's girlfriend Saba Azad came to support the actor. The couple posed together for the paps and the video of the same went viral on social media. Deepika Padukone, Siddharth Anand, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover, Anupam Kher, and Anil Kapoor also attended the screening.

Fans call Fighter 'greatest action film in Bollywood'Moviegoers called Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer 'greatest action film' in Bollywood after seeing the first half 

Fighter gets standing ovation from IAF officersWhile sharing fans' reviews for Fighter, Siddharth Anand revealed that the film got a standing ovation at the special screening for IAF officers as he wrote, "The standing ovation was the most gratifying experience ever!! So grateful."

Rakesh Rohan reviews FighterHrithik Roshan's dad and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan shared his review for Fighter as he wrote on Twitter, "Watched…Fighter the best, Hrithik the best, Deepika the best, Anil the best, Sid the bestest, SALUTE  to all."

Fans dress up as FightersFans were seen dressed up as IAF Fighters as they are excited to watch Hrithik Roshan-starrer

Hrithik Roshan's post for Indian Air ForceA day before film's realese, Hrithik took to Twitter and wrote, "The Indian Air Force band's powerfully rousing rendition of the #SpiritOfFighter theme echoes in the skies and makes our hearts soar. Truly an honour! #VandeMataram #Fighter"

First day-first show

Fans were seen celebrating outside theatres, their level of excitement can clearly be seen in these videos.

The trailer for Fighter was released last week, featuring high-octane aerial action sequences. In the trailer, Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and the Fighter team embark on a mission in response to an airstrike from across the border that impacts the nation.