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{{Short description|Indian Hindi action crime film directed by Sonu Sood}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Fateh
| image = Fateh film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sonu Sood]]
| writer = Sonu Sood Ankur Pajni
| story = Sonu Sood
| producer = Sonali Sood Umesh KR Bansal
| starring = {{ubl|Sonu Sood|[[Jacqueline Fernandez]]}}
| cinematography = Vincenzo Condorelli
| editing = Yash Parikh Chandrashekhar Prajapati
| music = '''Score:''' John Stewart Eduri '''Songs:''' [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]] Haroon - Gavin Vivek Hariharan
| studio = {{ubl|Shakti Sagar Productions|[[Zee Studios]]}}
| distributor = Zee Studios
| runtime = 127 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/fateh-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi3mtaw |title=''Fateh'' (18) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=6 January 2025 |access-date=7 January 2025 |archive-date=8 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108130436/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/fateh-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi3mtaw |url-status=live }}</ref>
| country = India
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|01|10}}
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|18.5–30.70 [[crore]]}}<ref name="bo2"/><ref name=FatehET/><ref name=FatehABP/>
}}

'''''Fateh''''' (translated: Victory) is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller]] film written and directed by [[Sonu Sood]] in his directorial debut<ref>{{Cite web |title='Fateh' movie review {{!}} Sonu Sood’s directorial debut is predictable and formulaic |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/fateh-movie-review-sonu-soods-directorial-debut-is-predictable-and-formulaic-3350373 |access-date=2026-02-07 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>. Produced by Shakti Sagar Productions, and [[Zee Studios]] and co-produced by Ajay Dhama,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pande |first1=Shreyas |title='Hitman' song from Sonu Sood's action-thriller Fateh unveiled |url=https://www.cinemaexpress..com/hindi/news/2024/Dec/18/hitman-song-from-sonu-soods-action-thriller-fateh-unveiled |access-date=18 December 2024 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=18 December 2024 |language=en |archive-date=18 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218100213/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2024/Dec/18/hitman-song-from-sonu-soods-action-thriller-fateh-unveiled |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Adivi |first1=Sashidhar |title=Engineering background helped me understand filmmaking better |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/engineering-background-helped-me-understand-filmmaking-better-885710 |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=19 March 2024 |language=en |archive-date=25 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225124937/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/engineering-background-helped-me-understand-filmmaking-better-885710 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood says directorial debut Fateh' is an ode to every hero who fights back|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/sonu-sood-says-directorial-debut-fateh-is-an-ode-to-every-hero-who-fights-back-1503372671.html |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |date=6 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> the film stars Sood in the titular role, alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Jacqueline Fernandez]], [[Vijay Raaz]] and [[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gowda |first1=Dese |title='My next film is in the South': Sonu Sood |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/Aug/03/my-next-film-is-in-the-southsonu-sood-2601303.html |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=3 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=14 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214181852/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/Aug/03/my-next-film-is-in-the-southsonu-sood-2601303.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Fateh Teaser: Sonu Sood's Directorial Debut Film Promises An Action Packed Thriller |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/fateh-teaser-sonu-soods-directorial-debut-film-promises-an-action-packed-thriller-8818279.html |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[News18]] |language=en |archive-date=14 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214181907/https://www.news18.com/movies/fateh-teaser-sonu-soods-directorial-debut-film-promises-an-action-packed-thriller-8818279.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It follows Fateh, an ex-agent who comes out of his tranquil life in order to bring down the entire cyber mafia syndicate when a local girl falls victim to it and goes missing.

The film was officially announced in December 2021, while its title was revealed in October 2022. [[Principal photography]] commenced in March 2023 and wrapped up in October 2023.

''Fateh'' was theatrically released on 10 January 2025 and received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood's Fateh to hit theatres on January 10 next year |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/sonu-soods-fateh-to-hit-theatres-on-january-10-next-year/cid/2037536 |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[Telegraph India]] |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207062709/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/sonu-soods-fateh-to-hit-theatres-on-january-10-next-year/cid/2037536 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
Fateh Singh, an ex-[[Special operations|special ops]] officer, lives a peaceful life as a [[Dairy farming|dairy farming supervisor]] in [[Punjab]] until a village girl, Nimrit Kaur, falls prey to a [[cybercrime]] syndicate headed by Raza and Satya Prakash. Joining forces with Khushi Sharma, an ethical hacker, Fateh uses their combined skills to rescue Nimrit and destroy the cybercrime syndicate.

==Cast==
{{Castlist|
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Fateh Singh
* [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] as Khushi Sharma
* [[Vijay Raaz]] as Satya Prakash
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Raza<ref>{{cite news |title=EXCLUSIVE: Naseeruddin Shah to play the role of a hacker in Sonu Sood's Fateh |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-naseeruddin-shah-to-play-the-role-of-a-hacker-in-sonu-sood-s-fateh-101716545399837.html |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621181155/https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-naseeruddin-shah-to-play-the-role-of-a-hacker-in-sonu-sood-s-fateh-101716545399837.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Nagineedu]] as Ramana Reddy
* [[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as Nishit Biswas
* [[Prakash Belawadi]] as Aayappa
* Shiv Jyoti Rajput as Nimrit Kaur
* Suraj Jumani as Ronnie
* [[Binnu Dhillon]] as Sandhu
* [[Saurav Lokesh]] as Balaji
* Akashdeep Sabir as Chaddha
* Sheeba as Surjeet, Nimrit's mother
* Soundous Essayd Moufakir as Raza's assistant
* Viral Patel as Viral
* Shubham Chaudhary as Deaf Man
* Nyra Sachar as Tittu
* Rehaan Sachar as Jolly
* Nishan Cheema as Ranjeet Singh
* Simran Rana as News Anchor
* Atharva Bhatia as Happy Singh
* Kiranbir Kaur as Satvant Kaur
* Onkar Gill as Jita
}}

== Production ==
===Development===
The film was announced by [[Zee Studios]] in December 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Service |first1=Express News |title=Sonu Sood to star in action-thriller Fateh |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/Dec/24/sonu-sood-to-star-in-action-thriller-fateh-2399005.html |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=24 December 2021 |language=en |archive-date=25 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225132658/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/Dec/24/sonu-sood-to-star-in-action-thriller-fateh-2399005.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It marks the directorial debut of actor [[Sonu Sood]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood to turn writer for film on digital scams, will don never-before-seen avatar for the film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-sood-to-turn-writer-for-film-on-digital-scams-8224991/ |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=22 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

===Filming===
Filming began in March 2023 in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and was wrapped in October 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Sonu Sood wraps up shooting for his next film 'Fateh' |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/actor-sonu-sood-wraps-up-shooting-for-his-next-film-fateh/articleshow/104732826.cms?from=mdr |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=26 October 2023 |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204143106/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/actor-sonu-sood-wraps-up-shooting-for-his-next-film-fateh/articleshow/104732826.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'Fateh' starts filming in Punjab |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sonu-sood-jacqueline-fernandez-starrer-fateh-starts-filming-in-punjab/article66607108.ece |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=11 March 2023 |language=en-IN |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207123320/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sonu-sood-jacqueline-fernandez-starrer-fateh-starts-filming-in-punjab/article66607108.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Fateh
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]], Haroon–Gavin and Vivek Hariharan
| released = 30 December 2024
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 43:37
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|Fm06OYzMB6E|Fateh Full Album}}
}}
}}

The soundtrack album is composed by [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]], Haroon–Gavin and Vivek Hariharan while the background score is composed by John Stewart Eduri, and features the composition "To the Moon" by [[Hans Zimmer]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/hans-zimmer-s-music-makes-bollywood-debut-with-sonu-sood-s-fateh/ar-AA1wOYRe?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |title=Archived copy |website=[[MSN]] |access-date=2025-01-05 |archive-date=2025-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125005933/https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/hans-zimmer-s-music-makes-bollywood-debut-with-sonu-sood-s-fateh/ar-AA1wOYRe?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/87486/sonu-sood-says-hans-zimmers-song-to-be-featured-first-time-in-an-indian-film-in-fateh-i-feel-fortuna|title=Sonu Sood Says Hans Zimmer's Song To Be Featured First Time In An Indian Film In Fateh: 'I Feel Fortunate…'|first=Abhinav|last=Singh|date=2 January 2025|website=Mashable India|access-date=5 January 2025|archive-date=5 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250105223327/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/87486/sonu-sood-says-hans-zimmers-song-to-be-featured-first-time-in-an-indian-film-in-fateh-i-feel-fortuna|url-status=live}}</ref>

The first single titled "Fateh Kar Fateh" was released on 12 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=12 December 2024 |title=Arijit Singh croons the patriotic anthem of victory 'Fateh Kar Fateh' for Sonu Sood's Fateh |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/arijit-singh-croons-patriotic-anthem-victory-fateh-ka-fateh-sonu-soods-fateh/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 December 2024 |archive-date=12 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212143508/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/arijit-singh-croons-patriotic-anthem-victory-fateh-ka-fateh-sonu-soods-fateh/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The second single titled "Hitman" was released on 17 December 2024.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=14 December 2024 |title=Sonu Sood, Yo Yo Honey Singh tease new track 'Hitman' from Fateh ahead of December 17 release, watch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sonu-sood-yo-yo-honey-singh-tease-new-track-hitman-fateh-ahead-december-17-release-watch/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 December 2024 |archive-date=14 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214141611/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sonu-sood-yo-yo-honey-singh-tease-new-track-hitman-fateh-ahead-december-17-release-watch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 43:37
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Fateh Kar Fateh
| extra1 = [[Arijit Singh]]
| lyrics1 = Mandeep Khurana
| music1 = Haroon–Gavin
| length1 = 3:40
| title2 = Hitman
| extra2 = [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]]
| lyrics2 = Leo Grewal, Paradox
| music2 = [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]]
| length2 = 3:05
| title3 = Ruaa Ruaa
| extra3 = [[Stebin Ben]], Rupali Moghe
| lyrics3 = Mandeep Khurana
| music3 = Haroon–Gavin
| length3 = 3:46
| title4 = Nindiya
| extra4 = [[Hamsika Iyer]], Tineke Van Ingelgem
| lyrics4 = Mandeep Khurana
| music4 = Vivek Hariharan
| length4 = 3:37
| title5 = Heer
| extra5 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Asees Kaur]]
| lyrics5 = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]], Ajay Pal Sharma
| music5 = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]]
| length5 = 4:08
| title6 = To The Moon
| extra6 = Instrumental
| lyrics6 = [[Instrumental]]
| music6 = [[Hans Zimmer]]
| length6 = 3:49
| title7 = Call To Life
| extra7 = [[Loire (musician)|Loire Cotler]]
| lyrics7 = Instrumental
| music7 = [[Loire (musician)|Loire Cotler]]
| length7 = 3:49
| title8 = Roohdaari
| extra8 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]], Vivek Hariharan
| lyrics8 = Mandeep Khurana
| music8 = Vivek Hariharan
| length8 = 4:01
| title9 = Waaheguru Kahey Mann Mera
| extra9 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| lyrics9 = Mandeep Khurana
| music9 = Haroon–Gavin
| length9 = 3:02
| title10 = Rona Taqdeer
| extra10 = [[B Praak]], Saloni Thakkar
| lyrics10 = Shabbir Ahmed, Ajay Pal Sharma
| music10 = Shabbir Ahmed
| length10 = 4:03
| title11 = Roohdari
| note11 = Reprise Version
| extra11 = Yashika Sikka, Vivek Hariharan
| lyrics11 = Mandeep Khurana
| music11 = Vivek Hariharan
| length11 = 3:37
}}

== Marketing ==
In early December 2024, [[Sonu Sood]] and co-star [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] visited the [[Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga|Mahakaleshwar Temple]] in [[Ujjain]] to seek blessings for their film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood prays at Mahakaleshwar for movie 'Fateh' with Jacqueline Fernandez |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/video/sonu-sood-prays-to-mahakaleshwar-for-movie-fateh-1076968 |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204180931/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/video/sonu-sood-prays-to-mahakaleshwar-for-movie-fateh-1076968 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of the release of Fateh, watch : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sonu-sood-seeks-blessings-mahakaleshwar-temple-ujjain-ahead-release-fateh-watch/ |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=3 December 2024 |language=en |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204021251/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sonu-sood-seeks-blessings-mahakaleshwar-temple-ujjain-ahead-release-fateh-watch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Release==
=== Theatrical ===
''Fateh'' was released on 10 January 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood's directorial debut Fateh to release on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2024/Jul/31/sonu-soods-directorial-debut-fateh-to-release-on-this-date |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=31 July 2024 |language=en |archive-date=25 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225125317/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2024/Jul/31/sonu-soods-directorial-debut-fateh-to-release-on-this-date |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sonu Sood's action thriller 'Fateh' teaser releases alongside 'Pushpa 2' |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/world/sonu-soods-action-thriller-fateh-teaser-releases-alongside-pushpa-2-1503372530.html |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film began streaming on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] from 7 March 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/fateh-on-ott-heres-where-and-when-you-can-watch-sonu-sood/0ec14902a9401|title=Fateh on OTT: When, where to watch Sonu Sood's John Wick-styled actioner after its theatrical run|website=OTTplay}}</ref>

== Reception ==
===Critical reception===
Ronak Kotecha of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "At its core, ''Fateh'' highlights the vulnerabilities of our fast-paced digital lives. While its blood-soaked narrative may not resonate with everyone, it effectively underscores the urgency of its theme."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/fateh/movie-review/117086280.cms|title=Fateh Movie Review: Sonu Sood strikes hard in a gritty cyber crime actioner|website=The Times of India|access-date=2025-01-10|archive-date=2025-01-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250110110807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/fateh/movie-review/117086280.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Ganesh Aaglave of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 3.5/5 and wrote "''Fateh'' is a big-screen entertainer and deserves an audience for its crisp storytelling and stylish action sequences."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aaglave |first=Ganesh |date=10 January 2025 |title=Fateh movie review: Sonu Sood turns desi John Wick to deliver a stylish action-packed cyber-crime thriller |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-turns-desi-john-wick-to-deliver-a-stylish-action-packed-cyber-crime-thriller-13851226.html |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=10 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250110110844/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-turns-desi-john-wick-to-deliver-a-stylish-action-packed-cyber-crime-thriller-13851226.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Fateh'' is a slick action entertainer that exposes the horrors of loan apps, a burning issue in the country right now. Sonu Sood is impressive as an actor and also as director in this film that has the potential to surprise though the opening will be impacted due to limited buzz."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fateh-2/critic-review/fateh-2-movie-review/a-slick-action-entertainer-fateh-exposes-the-horrors-of-loan-apps/|title=Fateh Movie Review: A slick action entertainer FATEH exposes the horrors of loan apps.|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=10 January 2025 |access-date=2025-01-11|archive-date=2025-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111061646/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fateh-2/critic-review/fateh-2-movie-review/a-slick-action-entertainer-fateh-exposes-the-horrors-of-loan-apps/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Trisha Bhattacharya of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "For fans of Sonu Sood or those looking for a light [[Masala film|masala]] entertainer with a socially relevant theme, ''Fateh'' might be worth a watch. However, it’s not a film that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Trisha |date=10 January 2025 |title=Fateh review: Sonu Sood's stellar act marred by weak execution |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/fateh-review-sonu-sood-stellar-act-weak-execution-jacqueline-fernandez-vijay-raaz-naseeruddin-shah-2662837-2025-01-10 |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=India Today |archive-date=10 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250110141549/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/fateh-review-sonu-sood-stellar-act-weak-execution-jacqueline-fernandez-vijay-raaz-naseeruddin-shah-2662837-2025-01-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> Tanmayi Savadi of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Fateh'' offers nothing new in terms of the plot. The saving graces are the actors who put their heart and soul into making it a bearable affair. If you are a fan of Sonu Sood, ''Fateh'' could make for a decent watch. Otherwise, it suffers from unexciting treatment even when style and action are in abundance."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/fateh-movie-review-sonu-soods-directorial-debut-intertwines-action-with-style-review-117094214|title=Fateh Movie Review: Sonu Sood's Directorial Debut Intertwines Action With Style|website=Times Now|date=10 January 2025 }}</ref>

Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "the film boasts of several slick action scenes but lacks an even pace."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Devesh |date=10 January 2025 |title=Fateh Movie Review: Messy action film |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/fateh-movie-review-70759.html |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=Filmfare |archive-date=11 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111091311/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/fateh-movie-review-70759.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Jagadish Angadi of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and praised Sood's performance in the action sequences but criticized its excessive violence and lack of originality in plot and screenplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/fateh-movie-review-sonu-soods-directorial-debut-is-predictable-and-formulaic-3350373|title='Fateh' movie review: Sonu Sood's directorial debut is predictable and formulaic|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Fateh'' is marked by dizzying momentum if not sustained clarity. Sonu Sood delivers a no-frills lead performance that is perfectly in sync with the spirit and substance of the film."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/fateh-review-the-no-nonsense-unabashed-and-ultra-violent-film-is-surprisingly-watchable-2-5-stars-7447887|title=Fateh Review: The No-Nonsense, Unabashed And Ultra-Violent Film Is Surprisingly Watchable|website=NDTV|access-date=2025-01-11|archive-date=2025-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111040958/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/fateh-review-the-no-nonsense-unabashed-and-ultra-violent-film-is-surprisingly-watchable-2-5-stars-7447887|url-status=live}}</ref>

Mayur Sanap of ''[[rediff.com|Rediff]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "Dark, disturbing, and full of gore; ''Fateh'' is gung-ho in its efforts to make this stylised action yarn as brutal as possible."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanap |first=Mayur |date=10 January 2025 |title=Fateh Review: Saved By Sleek Action|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/fateh-review/20250110.htm|access-date=10 January 2025|website=rediff.com}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "Your tipping point depends upon how much sickening, relentless violence you can handle: clearly, the action choreographers have had a lot of fun, and you go along up until a point. After that, it all becomes an empty, exhausting blur."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=10 January 2025 |title=Fateh movie review: Sonu Sood is on a mission to slash, kill and burn |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-is-on-a-mission-to-slash-kill-and-burn-9771491/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=11 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111072648/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-is-on-a-mission-to-slash-kill-and-burn-9771491/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Shubham Kulkarni of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "''Fateh'' has very little to offer for redemption in a runtime that is crisp but filled with a lot of things that aspire to be ''[[John Wick]]''-styled drama but can only manage a weak replica of ''[[Animal (2023 Indian film)|Animal]]'', which is such a sad trajectory for any film."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/fateh-review-in-the-race-of-violent-animal-sonu-sood-/8d814e90f716|title=Fateh Review: In the race of violent 'Animal(s)' Sonu Sood starrer is pretending to be one|website=OTTplay|access-date=2025-01-11|archive-date=2025-01-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250110110808/https://www.ottplay.com/review/fateh-review-in-the-race-of-violent-animal-sonu-sood-/8d814e90f716|url-status=live}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "[[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] begins 2025 with a bloody nose as Sonu Sood goes hammer and tongs to create a space for himself on the high table."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-goes-on-a-shooting-spree-in-this-stylised-yet-vacuous-actioner/article69085698.ece|title='Fateh' movie review: Sonu Sood goes on a shooting spree in this stylised yet vacuous actioner|website=The Hindu|date=10 January 2025 |access-date=2025-01-11|archive-date=2025-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111045213/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-goes-on-a-shooting-spree-in-this-stylised-yet-vacuous-actioner/article69085698.ece|url-status=live |last1=Kumar |first1=Anuj }}</ref> Rishabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "While ''Fateh'' does not go out of its way to subvert the action genre, the film’s international treatment — especially in the action sequences — is definitely bound to impress people."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-goes-into-animal-mode-in-this-high-octane-actioner-101736502729215.html|title=Fateh movie review: Sonu Sood goes into 'Animal' mode in this high-octane actioner|website=Hindustan Times |date=10 January 2025 }}</ref> Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' wrote, "Sonu Sood's directorial debut is dotted with inspired action sequences and clumsy writing."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-directs-and-stars-in-a-not-so-bad-actioner|title='Fateh' Movie Review: Sonu Sood Directs And Stars In A Not-So-Bad Actioner|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2025-01-11|archive-date=2025-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250111132018/https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/fateh-movie-review-sonu-sood-directs-and-stars-in-a-not-so-bad-actioner|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Box office===
According to [[Bollywood Hungama]], ''Fateh'' concluded its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of {{INR}}18.50 crore.<ref name="bo2">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-01-10 |title=Fateh Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]]|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fateh-2/box-office/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |language=en}}</ref> While [[ABP News]] and [[ET Now]] reported that the collection was {{INR}}30.70 crore.<ref name=FatehABP>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-02 |title=Sonu Sood’s ‘Fateh’ Becomes 2025’s First Sleeper Hit, Grossing ₹30.7 Crore |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/sonu-sood-s-fateh-becomes-2025-s-first-sleeper-hit-grossing-30-7-crore-and-expanding-globally-1748571 |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=ABP Live |language=en}}</ref><ref name=FatehET>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-02 |title=Fateh Box Office Collection: सोनू सूद की फिल्म सुपरहिट की जगह बनी 'स्लीपर हिट'! जानें कमाई के आंकड़े |url=https://hindi.etnownews.com/entertainment/sonu-soods-fateh-becomes-2025s-first-sleeper-hit-grossing-30-7-crore-article-117856076 |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=ET Now Swadesh |language=en}}</ref>

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