Fighter Director Siddharth Anand’s Controversial Comments!
Fighter Director Siddharth Anand’s Controversial Comments!
The much-anticipated action-packed extravaganza “Fighter,” featuring the dynamic duo of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone and helmed by director Siddharth Anand, took flight last month on January 25th amidst a wave of positive reviews and promising word of mouth. The initial reception seemed promising as the film enjoyed a decent start, riding high on the Republic Day fervor and the subsequent weekend.
However, despite the optimistic beginnings, “Fighter” failed to sustain its momentum as the weekdays rolled in, experiencing a noticeable decline in box-office numbers. The film’s daily collections dwindled to single-digit figures, surprising many industry insiders and cinephiles alike.
Amidst the disappointment surrounding the film’s lackluster performance, Siddharth Anand, the director behind this high-octane drama, found himself embroiled in controversy due to his puzzling remarks regarding the audience’s purported failure to comprehend the movie.
In a perplexing attempt to rationalize the film’s underwhelming box-office figures, Anand suggested that the majority of the Indian population, having not experienced air travel or visited airports, struggled to relate to the exhilarating aerial sequences depicted in the film. He implied that this unfamiliarity led to an initial disconnect, attributing the film’s struggles to this perceived lack of understanding.
Fighter Director Siddharth Anand’s Controversial Comments!
Fighter movie director Siddharth Anand is saying that his film didn't perform well because 90% of Indians haven't experienced airports or air travel.
Clown Anurag Kashyap previously said Indians are poor so they aren't able to watch his movies.
Bollywood thinks the audience… pic.twitter.com/YeisTsdj5i
— BALA (@erbmjha) February 2, 2024
Critics and audiences alike swiftly condemned Anand’s statements, labeling them as out of touch with reality and deflecting blame away from the film’s shortcomings. Many argued that it is the director’s responsibility to ensure that the audience connects with the film’s themes and elements rather than shifting blame onto viewers. While complex themes and intricate screenplays have succeeded in the past, the failure of “Fighter” to resonate with audiences suggests deeper issues within the film rather than a lack of audience comprehension.
Audiences and movie enthusiasts feel that rather than scapegoating viewers, he must acknowledge and learn from the film’s shortcomings, ensuring that future projects resonate more deeply with audiences, regardless of the subject matter or complexity of themes.
