Actor Jimmy Shergill had been preparing for the release of the web series Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond which hit the OTT space today. It revolves around the airstrike post the Pulwama attacks.
The film Fighter, which released earlier this year, was also based on the same subject. Jimmy has now opined about why the Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer underperformed at the box office.
Jimmy Shergill comments on box office performance of Hrithik Roshan starrer Fighter
In a recent interview with DNA, Jimmy Shergill opened up about the underperformance of the film Fighter. Emphasizing the importance of connecting with the story, he stated, “If you want to feel connected to the story, you should have characters that will make you feel connected. You have to be connected to the characters then automatically you will feel connected with the story.”
Jimmy also added that facts cannot be messed around with and detailing is important.
Santosh Singh, director of the series Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond also reflected on Figher’s box-office performance. He said that the focus should have been more on the story. Santosh expressed that if one gets that right, then everything else falls into place.
The director explained that if the story doesn’t have substance then it won’t work no matter how much money is spent on it because the connection with the audience is missing. He concluded, “A lot of people couldn’t connect (with the story of Fighter), and connection bahut zaroori hai (connection is very important).”
More about Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter
In the film, Hrithik Roshan plays the role of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty. The stellar cast also includes Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. Rishabh Sawhney portrays the role of the antagonist.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film premiered in cinemas on January 25, 2024. The aerial action drama revolves around the lives of Indian Air Force officers and is packed with high-octane sequences.
About the series Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond
The show features Jimmy Shergill, Lara Dutta, Ashutosh Rana and Ashish Vidyarthi in pivotal roles. Directed by Santosh Singh, the series can now be streamed on JioCinema.
