11 November 2023, Mumbai: As the highly anticipated Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer, “Tiger 3,” gears up for its Diwali release, the film has already seen significant success in advance ticket sales, raking in over Rs 15 crore. With reporting 5.86 lakh tickets sold across all formats and languages, the movie’s prospects are indeed bright.
Diwali Debut: Expectations About Tiger 3
While “Tiger 3” prepares for its grand debut on Diwali, there is a mix of high expectations and some skepticism regarding its performance on the opening day. Traditionally, Diwali evenings are a time when many people prefer to stay at home, which raises questions about the film’s initial box office performance. Initial estimates suggest an opening of around Rs 35 crore.
Pre-Release Ticket Sales Comparison
A comparison of pre-release ticket sales reveals that “Tiger 3” has secured nearly 2,00,000 tickets in prominent national cinema chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. However, it has sold slightly fewer tickets compared to other big releases such as “Jawan,” “Pathaan,” “Adipurush,” and “Gadar 2,” which had ticket sales ranging from 2.74 lakh to 5.57 lakh.
IMAX and 4DX Versions’ Success
Despite the slightly lower pre-release ticket sales, the premium IMAX version of “Tiger 3” has already amassed over Rs 60 lakh in advance bookings, highlighting the strong interest in the film’s unique viewing experience. The 4DX version, known for its immersive technology, has also made over Rs 15 lakh in advance bookings. Even a single ICE cinema in New Delhi contributed Rs 72,000 in revenue.
“Tiger 3” and the Expanding Spy Universe
As the latest addition to producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe, which began with “Ek Tha Tiger” in 2012 and continued with “Tiger Zinda Hai” in 2017, “Tiger 3” takes the franchise to new heights. The spy universe further expanded with “War” in 2019, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, and the recent release “Pathaan” with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, “Tiger 3” also stars Emraan Hashmi in a pivotal role and promises an exciting entry sequence for Salman Khan’s character.
By Yashika Desai