I will not say Hrithik’s career is shaking/struggling, however, their is a certain underperformance in last 7 years compared to the massive talent, looks and incredible acting and dance talent that Hrithik owns.
Hrithik has already spent 2 decades in the film industry with many blockbuster movies. Koi Mil gya, Krish series, Dhoom 2, Super 30, Bang Bang, Agneepath, War 1, Kaabil, K3G, Jodha Akbar, ZNMD- all were major box office success. Hrithik was critically appreciated for his great performances in Gujarish, Lakshya,Super 30 & Agneepath. Now the downside- Hrithik’s last major success was 2019 released War 1. His next main lead films - Vikram Vedha, Fighter and latest War 2 were box office flops. War 2 was a prominent commercial debacle.
Hrithik’s habit of choosing few projects in the entire journey has escalated the lull period. If Hrithik have been more busier like doing a movie per year, he could have strike back earlier. Vikram Vedha was a good movie, however, the hindi dubbed orginal movie was already available. Fighter was a decent action movie, still it failed. War 2 was a genuine misfire. Even Hrithik’s cameo in Alpha was lukewarm with no meat into it.
Hrithik’s forthcoming projects are also not concrete. Reportedly Krish 4’s humungous budget of 550 crores has become an issue with YRF. The final position is unclear. A movie with Hombale production was announced, however, there is no news. There was some bit and piece news on Hrithik working with Chhava director, nothing official.
Controversies with Hrithik- Already Hrithik had a long feud with Kangana which had polarized reactions. Hrithik’s silence on supporting India during Ops Sindoor and Hrithik’s tweet on Dhurandhar ( about liking the movie but not liking the politics ) were criticized. It was generally perceived that Hrithik’s closeness with leftist girlfriend Saba Azad was the reason behind it. For Ramayana movie - Hrithik was approached to play the Ravan’s role, which he turned down, to be eventually picked by Yash.
Their is no dearth of talent in Hrithik. His looks, body, dance skills are unmatchable. The acting talent is in the league of SRK, Ranveer, Ranbir. It is just matter of regular films and right perception/media management and Hrithik will be back with a bang.
Jai Hind!