Mumbai, Jan 21 : Sonu Sood has opened up about the challenges he faced during his directorial debut with Fateh, a film that delves into the fight against cybercrime and is inspired by real-life events during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a conversation with ANI, Sonu expressed his excitement about his directorial venture, saying, “Yes, of course, I also have to direct more films. I truly enjoyed directing the film, and it is about the experience and satisfaction you get as a director, so of course, get ready for the second soon.”
A standout feature of Fateh is its action sequences, choreographed by international stunt director Lee Whittaker, known for his work on Captain Marvel and Fast & Furious 5. The film also includes the impactful song To the Moon by Hans Zimmer.
Sonu shared the challenges of working with top-tier talent, saying, “I wanted to work with the best of the best in the world. A lot of people, including the action director who shot Fast and Furious, Jurassic Park and the song which was written by Hans Zimmer, To the Moon… so getting all these people from Hollywood was a big challenge but I, like I said when you are doing your first you have to make sure you get the best.”
The movie addresses scams and cybercrime, with Sonu emphasizing the impact on everyday people. “The kind of scams that we come across, those deepfakes, and instant loan apps, always target the needy. It is not about a rich or famous getting scammed but it is about a common man getting scammed and how much suffering they go through, It is something that we need to make aware of every single common man in this country. You have to be very careful while you are using those mobile phones. It has got something that can change life.”
He further highlighted the importance of raising awareness, particularly among vulnerable groups: “You have to be more informed, right and make sure that people around you especially the elders, the common man should be more aware of these scams happening. When you are in need that is the time you are very naive, very vulnerable and you tend to get targeted.”
Sonu also suggested that awareness should begin in schools and colleges, stating, “I think in schools and colleges it has to be brought to notice this comes that are happening around you. The new generation is more careful about it.”
Thankful for the support from his fans, Sonu said, “Thank you so much for the wishes. Yes, the whole team is pretty excited, the film is doing well in the second weeks also. We have more shows which also give you a feeling that we are on the right track and people love the film, they are coming back again and again to watch the film so it is a satisfying feeling as an actor and director for the first time and I am sure that this week is also going to be rocking as well.”
Reflecting on the film’s action sequences, Sonu said, “I always wanted to do action that no one has seen on the screen so I think Fateh was one such thing that I will always remember and cherish throughout my life. It is an action sequence that all Indians should be proud of.”
Acknowledging the learning curve of being a first-time filmmaker, he added, “I am a first-time film-maker, there is so much to learn but in the second film I will try to give my best.”
Released on January 10, Fateh grossed ₹21.18 crore in its first week. Sonu, alongside Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP Manoj Tiwari, attended a special screening of Fateh, where he met with fans and interacted with specially-abled individuals.
