19 November 2023, Mumbai: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Blockbuster collaboration, Tiger 3, continues its triumphant journey at the box office, earning a commendable ₹217.9 crores in India during its first week of release. This action-packed film, featuring Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, emerged as this year’s major Diwali release, garnering positive responses from audiences.
Week One Highlights: Box Office Performance Of Tiger 3
Tiger 3, directed by Maneesh Sharma, commenced its cinematic journey with a strong Diwali opening, collecting ₹44.5 crores on its debut Sunday. The film maintained its momentum throughout the week, achieving a massive ₹59.25 crores on the Goverdhan Puja holiday. Despite a slight slowdown in the following days, Tiger 3 secured a total domestic collection of ₹217.9 crores in its eventful first week.
Tiger 3 in the YRF Spy Universe
A sequel to Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Tiger 3 unfolds in the Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, following the adventures of former ISI agent Zoya (Katrina Kaif) and super spy Avinash Singh Rathore alias Tiger (Salman Khan). Emraan Hashmi joins the franchise as the lead antagonist. The film, directed by Maneesh Sharma, seamlessly integrates characters from the YRF spy universe, with Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan and Hrithik Roshan as Kabir from War making cameo appearances.
Katrina Kaif on YRF Universe and Tiger 3’s Success
Katrina Kaif, reflecting on the YRF spy universe, highlighted the strength and uniqueness of each character, emphasizing their well-defined and well-written nature. She sees beauty in the interweaving of characters across films, providing depth to the overarching narrative. Kaif considers the box office validation akin to an exam, expressing satisfaction with Tiger 3’s success as the ultimate affirmation.
Tiger 3’s ‘A’ Mark
The success of Tiger 3 at the box office is likened to a fulfilling examination result by Katrina Kaif. Drawing parallels between the desire for an ‘A’ mark in an exam and the film’s performance, Kaif underscores the significance of box office validation as the ultimate confirmation of the film’s resonance with audiences. Tiger 3’s remarkable week-one earnings reflect not just financial success but also the audience’s embrace of the characters and story within the YRF spy universe.
By Yashika Desai