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| Directed by | Sonu Sood |
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| Written by | Sonu Sood Ankur Pajni |
| Produced by | Sonali Sood Umesh KR Bansal |
| Starring | Template:Ubl |
| Cinematography | Vincenzo Condorelli |
| Edited by | Yash Parikh Chandrashekhar Prajapati |
| Music by | Score: John Stewart Eduri Songs: Yo Yo Honey Singh Shabbir Ahmed Haroon - Gavin Vivek Hariharan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi
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Fateh (translated: Victory) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Sonu Sood in his directorial debut[1]. Produced by Shakti Sagar Productions, and Zee Studios and co-produced by Ajay Dhama,[2][3][4] the film stars Sood in the titular role, alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz and Dibyendu Bhattacharya.[5][6] 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.[7]
Plot
Fateh Singh, an ex-special ops officer, lives a peaceful life as a 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
Production
Development
The film was announced by Zee Studios in December 2021.[8] It marks the directorial debut of actor Sonu Sood.[9]
Filming
Filming began in March 2023 in Punjab and was wrapped in October 2023.[10][11]
Music
The soundtrack album is composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh, 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.[12][13]
The first single titled "Fateh Kar Fateh" was released on 12 December 2024.[14] The second single titled "Hitman" was released on 17 December 2024.[15]
Marketing
In early December 2024, Sonu Sood and co-star Jacqueline Fernandez visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings for their film.[16][17]
Release
Theatrical
Fateh was released on 10 January 2025.[18][19]
Home media
The film began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from 7 March 2025.[20]
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."[21] 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."[22]
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."[23] Trisha Bhattacharya of India Today gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "For fans of Sonu Sood or those looking for a light 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."[24] 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."[25]
Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "the film boasts of several slick action scenes but lacks an even pace."[26] 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.[27] 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."[28]
Mayur Sanap of 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."[29] 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."[30] 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, which is such a sad trajectory for any film."[31]
Anuj Kumar of The Hindu wrote "Bollywood begins 2025 with a bloody nose as Sonu Sood goes hammer and tongs to create a space for himself on the high table."[32] 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."[33] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote, "Sonu Sood's directorial debut is dotted with inspired action sequences and clumsy writing."[34]
Box office
According to Bollywood Hungama, Fateh concluded its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of Template:INR18.50 crore.[35] While ABP News and ET Now reported that the collection was Template:INR30.70 crore.[36][37]
References
- ↑ 'Fateh' movie review | Sonu Sood’s directorial debut is predictable and formulaic. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ 'Hitman' song from Sonu Sood's action-thriller Fateh unveiled. Cinema Express(18 December 2024). Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ↑ Engineering background helped me understand filmmaking better. Deccan Chronicle(19 March 2024). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood says directorial debut Fateh' is an ode to every hero who fights back. The Statesman(6 December 2024). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ 'My next film is in the South': Sonu Sood. The New Indian Express(3 August 2023). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Fateh Teaser: Sonu Sood's Directorial Debut Film Promises An Action Packed Thriller. News18. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood's Fateh to hit theatres on January 10 next year. Telegraph India. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood to star in action-thriller Fateh. The New Indian Express(24 December 2021). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood to turn writer for film on digital scams, will don never-before-seen avatar for the film. The Indian Express(22 October 2022). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Actor Sonu Sood wraps up shooting for his next film 'Fateh'. The Economic Times(26 October 2023). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'Fateh' starts filming in Punjab. The Hindu(11 March 2023). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Archived copy. MSN. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ↑ Sonu Sood Says Hans Zimmer's Song To Be Featured First Time In An Indian Film In Fateh: 'I Feel Fortunate…', Singh, Abhinav. Mashable India(2 January 2025). Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ↑ Arijit Singh croons the patriotic anthem of victory 'Fateh Kar Fateh' for Sonu Sood's Fateh(12 December 2024). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood, Yo Yo Honey Singh tease new track 'Hitman' from Fateh ahead of December 17 release, watch(14 December 2024). Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood prays at Mahakaleshwar for movie 'Fateh' with Jacqueline Fernandez. Mid-Day. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of the release of Fateh, watch : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama(3 December 2024). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood's directorial debut Fateh to release on this date. Cinema Express(31 July 2024). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Sonu Sood's action thriller 'Fateh' teaser releases alongside 'Pushpa 2'. The Statesman. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Fateh on OTT: When, where to watch Sonu Sood's John Wick-styled actioner after its theatrical run. OTTplay.
- ↑ Fateh Movie Review: Sonu Sood strikes hard in a gritty cyber crime actioner. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ↑ Fateh movie review: Sonu Sood turns desi John Wick to deliver a stylish action-packed cyber-crime thriller, Aaglave, Ganesh. Firstpost(10 January 2025). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ↑ Fateh Movie Review: A slick action entertainer FATEH exposes the horrors of loan apps.. Bollywood Hungama(10 January 2025). Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ↑ Fateh review: Sonu Sood's stellar act marred by weak execution, Bhattacharya, Trisha. India Today(10 January 2025). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ↑ Fateh Movie Review: Sonu Sood's Directorial Debut Intertwines Action With Style. Times Now(10 January 2025).
- ↑ Fateh Movie Review: Messy action film, Sharma, Devesh. Filmfare(10 January 2025). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ↑ 'Fateh' movie review: Sonu Sood's directorial debut is predictable and formulaic. Deccan Herald.
- ↑ Fateh Review: The No-Nonsense, Unabashed And Ultra-Violent Film Is Surprisingly Watchable. NDTV. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ↑ Fateh Review: Saved By Sleek Action, Sanap, Mayur. rediff.com(10 January 2025). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ↑ Fateh movie review: Sonu Sood is on a mission to slash, kill and burn, Gupta, Shubhra. The Indian Express(10 January 2025). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ↑ Fateh Review: In the race of violent 'Animal(s)' Sonu Sood starrer is pretending to be one. OTTplay. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ↑ 'Fateh' movie review: Sonu Sood goes on a shooting spree in this stylised yet vacuous actioner. The Hindu(10 January 2025). Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ↑ Fateh movie review: Sonu Sood goes into 'Animal' mode in this high-octane actioner. Hindustan Times(10 January 2025).
- ↑ 'Fateh' Movie Review: Sonu Sood Directs And Stars In A Not-So-Bad Actioner. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ↑ Fateh Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama(2025-01-10). Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ↑ Sonu Sood’s ‘Fateh’ Becomes 2025’s First Sleeper Hit, Grossing ₹30.7 Crore. ABP Live(2025-02-02). Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ Fateh Box Office Collection: सोनू सूद की फिल्म सुपरहिट की जगह बनी 'स्लीपर हिट'! जानें कमाई के आंकड़े. ET Now Swadesh(2025-02-02). Retrieved 2026-04-26.