Exactly ten years ago on this day, Karan Malhotra’s sports-action drama Brothers hit the big screen. Even after a decade, audiences vividly remember its high-octane action sequences, sweat-soaked training
montages and the emotionally charged sibling rivalry between Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra’s characters.
The film also featured Jackie Shroff, Jacqueline Fernandez and Shefali Shah in pivotal roles. To celebrate this significant milestone, veteran actor Jackie Shroff took a walk down memory lane and shared a heartfelt throwback post.
Jackie Shroff Celebrates 10 Years of Brothers
The first look of Brothers was revealed on March 9, 2015 and the film was released in theatres on August 14, the day before Independence Day. On the tenth anniversary, Shroff took to Instagram to share a nostalgic video montage that brought back some of the most emotional and intense fight scenes from the film. Sharing the clip, he simply wrote, “10 years of Brothers.”
The Plot of Brothers
Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, Brothers tells the story of two estranged half-brothers, David Fernandes (Akshay Kumar) and Monty Fernandes (Sidharth Malhotra), who are brought together by destiny inside the high-stakes world of mixed martial arts. Jackie Shroff plays their father, Gary Fernandes, a man whose life takes a tragic turn when, in a drunken rage, he accidentally kills his wife Maria (Shefali Shah). This devastating act lands him in prison and shatters his family.
Years later, a remorseful and ageing Gary is released from jail, determined to repair the broken relationships with his sons. But years of pain, resentment and unspoken grief stand in his way. As the R2F (Right to Fight) MMA tournament becomes the ultimate battleground, Gary puts his experience and determination to work by training Monty for the championship, even as he fights his own inner demons.
The climactic fight forces them to confront their emotions, past wounds and each other, leading to an emotional reconciliation. The story weaves themes of redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation into the fabric of a gritty sports drama.
From Hollywood to Bollywood: An Adaptation with a Desi Soul
Brothers is the official Bollywood remake of the 2011 American film Warrior, which starred Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte. While the original earned acclaim for its raw portrayal of fractured family bonds set against the backdrop of MMA, Brothers brought a distinct Indian emotional depth to the narrative. The film retained the intensity of the sport but enriched it with Bollywood’s signature melodrama and cultural resonance.
The action choreography was crafted by Hollywood stunt masters Eric Brown and Justin Yu, ensuring every punch, kick and grapple carried the authenticity of professional MMA.
Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra’s Rigorous Training
Akshay Kumar, a lifelong martial arts enthusiast, brought an authentic edge to Brothers by undergoing six months of intense training in disciplines like judo, kyūdō, aikido and karate, paired with a strict, weight-specific diet. Sidharth Malhotra matched that dedication, mastering Jujitsu and aikido while adding 10 kilograms of muscle to embody his character’s physicality. Their commitment paid off on screen, with fight sequences that combined technical precision with raw, emotional intensity.
The Legacy Of Brothers
Though Brothers received mixed critical reviews at the time of its release, it stood out as one of Bollywood’s most ambitious projects to merge sports action with family drama on such a grand scale. The film’s physical performances, emotional depth and visually gripping fight sequences have ensured that, even a decade later, it remains a benchmark for sports dramas in Hindi cinema.
With Jackie Shroff’s touching post, the memories of Brothers have once again found their way into the hearts of fans, proving that some stories never fade; they only grow stronger with time.
