Film enthusiasts in Gulf countries awaiting the release of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' face disappointment as the movie has been officially banned across the Middle East regions for theatrical release. Film business expert Girish Johar confirmed the setback, citing only UAE's release with a PG15 classification.

The reason for the ban remains undisclosed, leaving fans in anticipation. Despite the Gulf censor board's disapproval, the aerial action thriller is set to hit Indian theaters on January 25, directed by Siddharth Anand and featuring Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi.

'Fighter' depicts the Balakot airstrike by the Indian Armed Forces, responding to a terror attack in J&K, and marks Deepika Padukone's third collaboration with Siddharth Anand. The film's ban raises questions, but fans in UAE can still catch it with certain restrictions.