Exclusive: Director Siddharth Anand's Rollercoaster Ride from 'Pathaan' Triumph to 'Fighter' Nervousness - What Really Happened Behind the Scenes?

Explore Siddharth Anand's rollercoaster journey, from 'Pathaan's triumph to 'Fighter's nerve-wracking anticipation. Dive into the director's candid reflections and behind-the-scenes revelations in this exclusive account of Bollywood's cinematic rollercoaster.

Siddharth Anand recalls Pathaan's success ahead of Fighter release.

In the exhilarating realm of Indian cinema, January 2023 marked a historic moment as Siddharth Anand's 'Pathaan' etched its name in the annals of box office glory. Amidst the jubilation, Anand, steering towards his next directorial venture 'Fighter', took to the digital avenues of social media to wander down memory lane. Reflecting on the profound impact 'Pathaan' bestowed upon his career, he openly confessed a similar cocktail of anticipation and apprehension brewing within him for 'Fighter,' slated for its cinematic voyage on the hallowed date of January 25.

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Venturing into the cyberspace cosmos, Siddharth chose X (formerly known as Twitter) as his vessel to articulate the pre-release jitters plaguing him. Reminiscing the hurdles 'Pathaan' encountered, notably the 'Boycott Bollywood' campaign, he penned, "As the year draws its final breaths, I pause to glance back at 2023, a year that reshaped my destiny. It commenced amidst a tempest of nervousness and trepidation. PATHAAN, my cinematic opus, faced an onslaught of opposition. A peculiar outcry named 'Boycott Bollywood' reverberated across the landscape. The critics had already penned the epitaph of Hindi cinema."

Detailing the journey of 'Pathaan' from sleepless nights post-screenings to the overwhelming public acclamation, Siddharth delved deeper. "After a sleepless night, wrapping up the cast & crew screening at 3:30 am, I awoke to a sense of surreal numbness. The initial screenings had just commenced. Mamta and I decided to seek refuge at our friend Jayu's abode, eagerly awaiting the verdict from the masses. Perched atop his terrace, the reviews started cascading in. A unanimous declaration resounded: BLOCKBUSTER. I couldn't contain my restlessness. Hastening to a theater, I refrained for the first time from experiencing the entire saga with the audience. Merely the first 30 minutes unveiled the audience's pulse," he reminisced.

Despite the odds stacked against it, 'Pathaan' unfurled its cinematic tapestry on January 25, 2023, unanimously hailed as a 'blockbuster'. Siddharth's fleeting visit to a theater encapsulated the audience's reaction within the initial 30 minutes, a testament to the film's resounding impact.

In a striking parallel, Siddharth's musings unveiled a familiar tapestry of nervous energy and anxiety cloaking the impending release of 'Fighter,' charting its course for a rendezvous with the silver screen on January 25.

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Steering the spotlight towards 'Fighter,' the cinematic saga stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles, with Anil Kapoor adding his signature brilliance to the ensemble. Helmed by Siddharth Anand himself, this collaboration marks his second stint with Deepika Padukone post 'Pathaan', while rekindling his creative synergy with Hrithik, previously ignited through 'War' and 'Bang Bang.'

With a staggering estimated budget of Rs 250 crore, 'Fighter' is poised to unfurl its canvas of cinematic excellence on the auspicious date of January 25, 2024.