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Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan

glow in the roaring success of Tiger 3

Just like the two previous installments - Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai - the film focuses

on a new mission involving RA&W agent Tiger (Salman) and ISI agent Zoya (Katrina Kaif)

OUR BUREAU roles. In the film, Katrina reprises
her role of Zoya. The film minted
Mumbai
Rs 44.50 crore on the release day
ith ‘Tiger 3’, superstar Sal- i.e. November 12. It has collected Rs
man Khan registered his 148.50 crore so far.
Wcareer’s biggest opening. On this huge success, Katrina
The film minted Rs 44.50 crore on further said, “As someone dedicat-
the release day i.e. November 12. ed to providing entertainment, this
On seeing audience’s abundant holds immense significance for me. I
love for ‘Tiger 3’, Salman expressed take great pride in Tiger 3 and I am
his gratitude. “I’m delighted with elated that each film in this franchise
the response from the audience and has created enduring memories for
fans for Tiger 3! They have given the the audience to cherish. This year has
film a brilliant start and I’m happy been phenomenal for Hindi cinema,
that the third part of this franchise is and I am thrilled that Tiger 3 is being
also scripting a success story. Tiger is enjoyed by audiences in the theatres.”
a franchise that is close to my heart. Katrina’s performance in the
So, to see it get more and more love film undoubtedly left fans in awe --
film after film is really special. I hope especially her towel fight scene.
the film continues to entertain audi- Actor Emraan Hashmi also
ences worldwide,” he said. opened up about playing an antago-
Helmed by Maneesh Sharma, nist in the movie ‘Tiger 3’, and what
‘Tiger 3’ also stars Katrina Kaif and made him say “yes” to this role. He
Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles. told ANI, “After the lockdown, I got
‘Tiger 3’ is the third installment of a call from the casting director Sha-
the Tiger franchise and a part of the noo Sharma, ‘Do you like to have
YRF Spy Universe with the likes of a coffee with Maneesh Sharma’. I
War and Pathaan. Interestingly, it reached there, and he asked, we are
also has cameo appearances of Shah looking for casting an antagonist for
Rukh Khan and a post-credit scene ‘Tiger 3’.”
featuring Hrithik Roshan. He added that it was not initial-
Just like the two previous in- ly easy for him to accept the role as
stallments - Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger there is a preconceived notion about
Zinda Hai - the film focuses on a an antagonist. “I was skeptical initial-
new mission involving RA&W agent ly because when you hear of antag-
Tiger (Salman) and ISI agent Zoya onist there is a preconceived notion
(Katrina Kaif). Bollywood actors Emraan Hashmi (L), Katrina Kaif (C) and Salman Khan (R) attend the screen- but when I heard the script I found a
The first part ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ing of their Indian Hindi-language action thriller film ‘Tiger 3’ in Mumbai on Friday (ANI) depth in the character and there are
which came in 2012, was directed by many shades to it which I liked it and
Kabir Khan. In 2017, the franchise thus I said yes to it.”
expanded with ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’. he said during an exclusive conversa- ful to witness the widespread enter- Emraan is known for playing ro-
The second part was directed by Ali tion with Variety. tainment that Tiger 3 is bringing to mantic roles and playing this charac-
Abbas Zafar. The actor further shared, “I people across the nation this Diwali. ter gave him an opportunity to show
Prior to the film’s release, In an quite enjoyed shooting for ‘Leke It’s amazing to see audiences from all a different side of him as an actor.
interview with Variety, Salman re- Prabhu Ka Naam’ in Cappadocia. corners of the country joyfully danc- When asked about the kind of
called shooting the most challeng- It is a dance track that I personally ing in the theatres! The enthusiasm, roles he is looking at and the reason
ing aspect of the ‘Tiger 3’ shoot. love. Katrina and I have been fortu- cheers, and whistles from the audi- for being selective in choosing his
He shared, “The bike chasing scene nate to have chartbusters that have ence reflect the incredible time they projects, he said, “I have been get-
was the toughest - I think! It was a entertained people across the world are having at the cinemas during this ting similar kinds of roles. But after
massive block of shoot and it had to and now, ‘Leke Prabhu Ka Naam’ is festive season,” Katrina expressed a time there is a saturation point and
be impactful so Maneesh [director another track added to that list.” her happiness. you feel like changing your on-screen
Maneesh Sharma] and I discussed ‘Tiger 3’ is roaring at the box Helmed by Maneesh Sharma, image. That is what happened with
this at length and then collectively we office and Katrina Kaif could not ‘Tiger 3’ stars Salman, Katrina Kaif me and thus I became selective when
all worked towards achieving this,” be more happier. “It’s truly delight- and Emraan Hashmi in the lead it comes to choosing projects.”

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