Released in 2024, Fighter was one of Bollywood’s most ambitious action spectacles, mounted on a reported budget of Rs 250 crore. The film went on to collect approximately Rs 358.89 crore worldwide, with Rs 254.89 crore coming from India and Rs 104 crore from overseas markets. While its domestic box office performance was seen as underwhelming compared to expectations, the film got popular after its release on streaming platforms. Due to its OTT popularity, many believed the rumours of a sequel.