Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya’s highly anticipated film Sky Force was released in theatres today, January 24. However, a day before its release, Fighter director Siddharth Anand sparked speculation with a cryptic post on social media about “insecurity,” which many believe was a veiled comment about Sky Force.
Siddharth Anand’s Cryptic Post
On Thursday, January 23, Siddharth Anand shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) about “insecurities hitting a new low.” He wrote, “Hahahaha!! Insecurity hits new lows! I feel so important today! Have faith in your own self! Come on, yo!! An old saying – Blowing off another candle won’t make yours burn brighter! But alas…”
Hahahaha!! Insecurity hits new lows! I feel so important today! 😎
Have faith in your own self! Come on yo!!
An old saying – By blowing off another candle, won’t make yours burn brighter! But alas…Advertisement · Scroll to continue— Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) January 23, 2025
While Anand did not provide specific context, social media users speculated that the post referred to comparisons between his film Fighter and Sky Force, as both movies are based on the Indian Air Force but feature different storylines.
Fans and critics on Twitter were quick to respond, with many interpreting Anand’s post as unnecessary. One user commented, “There’s bound to be a comparison when two movies share the same background. If one movie gets better reviews, have a big heart and appreciate it. Why be insecure?”
Another questioned, “Who will win the final battle? Fighter or Sky Force? Let’s wait for the lifetime box office collections.”
About Fighter
Siddharth Anand’s Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, opened to mixed reviews but performed well at the box office, grossing ₹358 crore globally. The fictional story follows a daring rescue mission with impressive aerial combat scenes.
About Sky Force
Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, Sky Force is based on India’s historic retaliatory airstrike on Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase during the Indo-Pak war of 1965. The film celebrates courage, honor, and patriotism, featuring Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya as Indian Air Force officers. It also stars Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan in key roles.
Despite the online buzz, fans are eagerly awaiting how the two films fare at the box office and how Sky Force is received by audiences.