Fighter: The Sky Warriors

India’s most anticipated aerial action film “Fighter” showcases the valor and sacrifice of the Indian Air Force’s top combat aviators as they defend the nation against an unprecedented threat.

Plot

Set against the backdrop of escalating border tensions, “Fighter” follows Wing Commander Shamsher Pathania (Hrithik Roshan), an ace fighter pilot known for his unorthodox flying methods and uncompromising dedication to duty. When intelligence reports reveal a plot to target critical Indian installations, Pathania is tasked with assembling and leading an elite squadron of pilots for a dangerous mission deep into hostile territory.

The squadron includes Squadron Leader Minal Rathore (Deepika Padukone), a tactical expert with exceptional flying skills, and Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh (Anil Kapoor), a veteran pilot nearing retirement who mentors the younger aviators. Together, they must overcome personal differences, technical challenges, and seemingly impossible odds to complete a mission that could prevent an all-out war.

Production

“Fighter” is noted for its unprecedented aerial combat sequences, with the filmmakers working closely with the Indian Air Force to ensure authenticity. The film features real fighter jets in many sequences, supplemented by state-of-the-art VFX for the most complex aerial maneuvers.

“We wanted to create an aerial combat film that stands shoulder to shoulder with the best in world cinema while telling a distinctly Indian story,” says director Siddharth Anand. “Every dogfight, every formation flying sequence was meticulously choreographed to be both thrilling and technically accurate.”

The film was shot across multiple locations including air force bases in Srinagar, Gwalior, and high-altitude settings in Ladakh, capturing the diverse terrains that India’s air warriors navigate.