Construction of artificial city in various locations for the shooting of the movie Fighter - Photo: Collected

Construction of artificial city in different places for shooting of fighter movie

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone action-packed "Fighter" releasing on January 25, the film directed by Siddharth Anand promises breathtaking action scenes in a finely crafted artificial city.

Mumbai, January 15, 2024 – Bollywood enthusiasts are in for a treat as the much-anticipated film, “Fighter”, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, will hit the screens on January 25. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film promises to redefine the action genre with its stunning visuals and innovative approach.

The central theme of the movie revolves around a series of airborne attacks, depicted with extreme realism through the use of a constructed city spread across 500 acres. A source close to the production revealed, "The director conceptualized the air raid scenes with a sense of authenticity from the start. The art department used real air raid footage as a reference to create the dynamic changes. The depiction of a city under attack. A simulated city needed to be built over 500 acres."

Sharing an insight into the construction process, the source added, "For this purpose, they built an artificial city at the SRPF grounds in Yogeshwari, Mumbai, spread over 500 acres. Close-up shots were taken there, a special kind of camel was incorporated with water. Make artificial snow. . The production design team used salt water for wide-angle shots simulating a snowy landscape. The entire set took about a month to build."

The film features action sequences involving various types of aircraft and the source mentioned, "In April 2023, Siddharth shot these action scenes. Hrithik led his team in these sequences, which involved the use of Pilatus trainer aircraft, Sukhoi Su and Mirage 2000. Each aircraft took 15-20 days to design."

With a substantial budget, "Fighter" has an ensemble cast with Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi in prominent roles. The film promises to deliver a cinematic experience with a combination of star power, cutting-edge visuals and an engaging story to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. As the release date approaches, anticipation builds for this action-packed spectacle that will leave a lasting impression on the audience.