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Ek Tha Tiger

Ek Tha Tiger ( MOVIE )

Once, there was a Tiger" is a thrilling Indian movie from 2012. Directed by Kabir Khan and co-written with Neelesh Misra, it's a mix of action and suspense in Hindi. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it's the first part of the YRF Spy Universe. The main cast includes Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranvir Shorey, Roshan Seth, Girish Karnad, and Gavie Chahal. The story revolves around Avinash "Tiger" Singh Rathore (played by Khan), an Indian spy on a mission to retrieve crucial information before Pakistan does. However, things take a turn when he falls in love with Zoya Humaimi (played by Kaif).

This film is the third collaboration between Kabir Khan and Yash Raj, with their previous works being Kabul Express (2006) and New York (2009). It also marks the first collaboration between Yash Raj Films and Salman Khan. The movie had a complex production process, facing delays, rewrites, and changes in the cast. Filming started in August 2011 and concluded in July 2012, taking place in various locations such as Dublin, Havana, Bangkok, Istanbul, and Delhi. The music, mainly composed by Sohail Sen, features the lead single and theme song, "Mashallah," composed by Sajid-Wajid. Initially set for a June 2012 release, the film hit theaters worldwide on 15 August 2012. It's the last film presented by founder Yash Chopra, a renowned filmmaker, adding significance to its production.

Ek Tha Tiger Cast :-

• Salman Khan takes on the role of Avinash "Tiger" Singh Rathore, a secret agent working for RAW. He goes incognito using the name Manish Chandra to keep an eye on Anwar Kidwai.

• Katrina Kaif steps into the character of Zoya "Zee" Humaimi, an undercover agent for ISI. Her mission is to thwart Tiger's plans.

• Ranvir Shorey plays Gopi Arya, a fellow RAW agent, and Tiger's guide in the undercover world.

• Roshan Seth portrays Anwar Kidwai, an Indian scientist and professor at Trinity College Dublin. Both RAW and ISI are after his missile research.

• Girish Karnad appears as Ajit Shenoy, the head honcho at RAW, overseeing the operations.

• Gavie Chahal takes on the role of Abrar, a captain in the ISI, adding a layer of complexity to the spy game.

Ek Tha Tiger Development :-

When Kabir Khan was chosen to direct an action-packed film, the script was initially without a title. He initially approached Shah Rukh Khan with the screenplay, but due to scheduling clashes with "Don 2" (2011) and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (2012), Shah Rukh Khan couldn't take on the role. This led to ongoing changes in the screenplay, even as late as February 2012, despite it being finalized in November 2010.

In May 2011, the news broke that Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif would be the leading stars in a film named "Ek Tha Tiger." This marked Salman Khan's first collaboration with Yash Raj Films and the fourth film together for the duo, following "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?" (2005), "Partner" (2007), and "Yuvvraaj" (2008). To kickstart the filming process, Salman Khan had to delay the progress of another project named "Sher Khan," which was still in the planning stages with his brother, Sohail Khan. Salman Khan was reportedly paid ₹32 crore (US$5.99 million) for his role in the film.

Katrina Kaif, who had only appeared in one action film before, "Race" (2008), took on the challenge of performing her own stunts in "Ek Tha Tiger." This added a unique touch to her role in the action-packed narrative.

Ek Tha Tiger Filming :-

The making of the movie faced quite a few hiccups. First off, there were plans to start filming in July 2011, but Yash Raj Films revealed a delay due to budgeting worries. Finally, in August 2011, the cameras started rolling in Dublin. However, the shoot hit a snag when Salman Khan had to undergo surgery for trigeminal neuralgia in the United States. Adding to the drama, some crew members in Ireland protested against filming conditions and the lack of payment, causing a temporary halt to the production. So, even though the movie eventually came together, its journey to the screen was a bit of a rollercoaster ride.

Release Date Of Ek Tha Tiger Movie :-

"Ek Tha Tiger" made its grand debut on 15 August 2012, coinciding with India's Independence Day. It hit the screens in a whopping 3,300 theaters across India, setting a record until "Dabangg 2" surpassed it later that year by being screened in 3,700 theaters. Internationally, the film reached audiences in 550 screens. Surprisingly, it skipped release in Pakistan, a significant market for Bollywood, due to concerns about how the film portrayed the country. Despite objections from director Kabir Khan, who emphasized that the movie doesn't promote anti-Pakistani sentiment, this decision held firm.

Adding an international flavor, "Ek Tha Tiger" had its premiere in Tokyo in July 2013, making waves by being shown in 70 theaters across Japan. This marked the broadest release for a Hindi-language Bollywood film in Japan. During its opening weekend, a substantial 60 percent of the box office earnings came from pre-booked tickets. Notably, in Dublin, the film was showcased at Cineworld between 15 August and 3 September 2012, consistently drawing large crowds, prompting other theaters to raise their ticket prices. The film's global journey and unique premieres added an extra layer of excitement to its release.

Box Office Of Ek Tha Tiger :-

Thanks to its remarkable widespread release and numerous theaters reporting over 80% full houses throughout its screenings, "Ek Tha Tiger" raked in an impressive ₹263 crore (US$49.22 million) in India and ₹57 crore (US$10.67 million) in other parts of the world. This brought its global earnings to a staggering ₹320 crore (US$59.88 million). The film made history with the biggest opening day and opening weekend ever seen in India, pulling in ₹33.5 crore (US$6.27 million) and ₹57.9 crore (US$10.84 million), respectively.

By the fifth day of its release, "Ek Tha Tiger" had crossed the ₹100 crore (US$18.71 million) mark in India, making it the fastest film to achieve this milestone and breaking the previous record held by "Bodyguard" (2011)The film's outstanding performance at the box office set it apart as a blockbuster and a record-breaker in the world of Bollywood cinema.