Did director Siddharth Anand take a dig at Akshay’s Sky Force? Internet thinks so

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand shared a cryptic post about ‘insecurity’, presumably taking a jibe at the supporters of Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force. The post, which was shared on X, caught the attention of many, leading to various interpretations and reactions from users about the comparisons drawn between Sky Force and Anand’s Fighter (2024).

The post, perceived by some as a subtle dig at Sky Force starring Akshay Kumar, generated buzz online. Siddharth wrote, “Hahahaha!! Insecurity hits new lows! I feel so important today! Have faith in yourself! Come on yo!! An old saying – By blowing off another candle, won’t make yours burn brighter! But alas (sic).”

Here’s his post:

Although Siddharth Anand did not directly reference Sky Force, fans were quick to interpret his remarks as a dig at the comparisons being drawn between the film and his 2024 movie, Fighter.

Read some of the comments here:

India Today Digital’s review of Sky Force reads, “It’s difficult to keep Akshay from dominating the film with the kind of screen-space he’s been given. But, to the writers’ credit, even with him on-screen, you find yourself thinking about Veer. Because that’s what the story demands. That’s what they want you to look for. Sky Force uses all the basic elements of a commercial patriotic cinema in India, but avoids over-doing them. There are no romantic numbers, no dialogues that distract you from the agenda of the film, and no larger-than-life action sequences to impress you.”

Sky Force is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, it also features Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur in important roles.