Hrithik Roshan and Siddharth Anand, known for their successful collaborations in "Bang Bang" and "War," are set to reunite for the upcoming aerial action thriller, "Fighter." Scheduled for a theatrical release on January 25, 2024, the film marks the first-time pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. The advance bookings for "Fighter" opened on Saturday, receiving a positive response in pre-sales.

As of Sunday at 11 am, the film sold 24,000 tickets across top three national chains – PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. The numbers are expected to surpass 25,000 by noon on Sunday, setting a strong momentum for the film. The goal for "Fighter" is to cross the 3 Lakh mark in the three national chains by Wednesday night, with an ideal target of 2.50 lakh.

While it's a non-franchise action film in the aerial space, the film is expected to gain traction as the Republic Day holiday on Friday will boost evening and night shows. The film should aim for a strong start in the 30s and witness a significant jump on Republic Day to create a robust four-day total.

Comparing it to other upcoming films like "Animal," "Tiger 3," "Jawan," "Pathaan," "Brahmastra," and "Gadar 2," "Fighter" has shown promising numbers in advance bookings despite opening later. The film has generated buzz due to the Hrithik-Deepika pairing and the director's association. With more than a month until its release, "Fighter" has a clear box office window and the potential to sustain momentum post-pandemic, making it a film to watch in the coming weeks.