Earlier this year, it was announced that superstars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone will share screen in Siddharth Anand's next film titled 'Fighter'. The title led to specualtions that it might be a martial arts film of some sort but as it turned out, 'Fighter' is going to be India's first aerial action flick. The film was set to release in Sept 2022, but makers have now announced a new release date. It will not release theatrically on Republic Day 2023.

Siddharth has currently given all his focus on Shahrukh Khan's 'Pathan' and he'll start working on 'Fighter' after 'Pathan' is done with. Talking about the film, he said, "Fighter is a dream project, and I am glad to have someone with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) vision to be partnering this with me. With this film, we aim to put Indian films on the map for action-loving global theatrical audiences who crave spectacle and the big screen experience.”

Hrithik Roshan is also excited to be a part of it. He said, "It is an honour for me as an actor to introduce and be a part of Mamta and Sid Anand’s first production Fighter for Marflix! This one is special as it deepens my association with a director and a friend whose journey I have witnessed from being an AD on my sets to directing me in Bang Bang and War. And now as he turns producer for Fighter, I can’t seem to contain my excitement. This one is pure adrenaline for the heart and mind. So here goes! Boom! Thank you Sid for believing in me and making me your co-passenger yet again. Here’s to your journey towards the sky!”