🎬 Film Overview
- Title: Tiger 3
- Genre: Action Thriller / Spy Drama
- Director: Maneesh Sharma
- Writers: Story by Aditya Chopra; Screenplay by Shridhar Raghavan & Ankur Chaudhry; Dialogues by Ankur Chaudhry Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15Hindustan Times+15TechnoSports Media Group
- Cast:
- Salman Khan as RAW agent Avinash Singh Rathore “Tiger”
- Katrina Kaif as Zoya
- Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, Aatish Rehman
- Supporting: Revathi, Riddhi Dogra, Ranvir Shorey, Vishal Jethwa, Kumud Mishra FilmiBeat+2Business Standard+2ComingSoon+2FilmiBeat+12Wikipedia+12Business Standard+12
- Cameos by Shah Rukh Khan (Pathaan) and Hrithik Roshan (Kabir from War) in key crossover moments FilmiBeat+2Wikipedia+2TechnoSports Media Group+2
📅 Release & Format
- Release Date: 12 November 2023 (Diwali Sunday), strategically chosen to capitalize on festival audience—even though the weekend run was shortened by two days TechnoSports Media Group+11Hindustan Times+11FilmiBeat+11
- Runtime: ~156 minutes (~2 h 36 min) The Indian Express+1Wikipedia+1
- Formats: Released in Hindi (with Tamil & Telugu dubbed versions), showing across IMAX / 4DX / premium formats in India and overseas The Indian Express+15Wikipedia+15ComingSoon+15
🎵 Music & Soundtrack
- Composer: Pritam (soundtrack); Background Score: Tanuj Tiku (incorporating themes from Ek Tha Tiger, Pathaan, and War) Reddit+15Wikipedia+15The Indian Express+15
- Songs:
- “Leke Prabhu Ka Naam” (Arijit Singh, released Oct 19, 2023)
- “Ruaan” (Arijit Singh; Oct 25, 2023)
- Additional theme tracks released, including “Tiger x Pathaan Theme” and “Tiger x War 2 Theme” The Siasat Daily+5Wikipedia+5FilmiBeat+5
🔍 Plot Synopsis
After the events of War (2019) and Pathaan (2023), Tiger & Zoya find themselves falsely branded as traitors by Aatish, a rogue ISI agent. The narrative takes viewers on a globe-trotting mission to clear their names while thwarting Aatish’s personal revenge plot against India and Zoya, with emotional stakes deeply tied to familial legacy TechnoSports Media Group+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
💰 Budget & Financial Performance
- Budget: ₹300 crore—making it the most expensive production in the YRF Spy Universe Instant Bollywood+9Wikipedia+9The Indian Express+9
- Box Office:
- Opening Day India: ₹93–95 crore—the biggest career opener for Salman Khan and the highest-ever Diwali day collection at the time (~₹44.5 crore Hindi + Tamil/Telugu) Wikipedia+1Reddit+1
- Total Worldwide Gross: ~₹400 crore; considered a hit by some but underwhelming relative to its budget, being ranked around the 6–9th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2023 Wikipedia+1Reddit+1
🧠 Reception & Critique
📊 Critical Response
- Mixed reviews overall—praised for high production values, choreography of action sequences, music, and lead performances, especially by Salman, Katrina, and Emraan Hashmi FilmiBeat+11Wikipedia+11Reddit+11
- However, critics flagged weak screenplay, slow pacing in the third act, and a lack of memorable mass-movie “moments” (e.g. interval suspense, hero introduction, uplifting scenes) RedditRedditRedditReddit
🗣 Audience Sentiment
- Reddit discussion threads reflect a divided opinion:
- Some viewers still appreciated the action and visual spectacle.
- Others felt the plot was overly simplistic and the film lacked emotional engagement and masala appeal typically expected from Tiger movies Wikipedia+8Reddit+8Reddit+8Reddit+1IMDb+1
- Many called it forgettable compared to Pathaan or War and cited missed opportunities in branding and marketing hype Wikipedia+10Reddit+10FilmiBeat+10
📺 Home Streaming
- OTT Premiere: Amazon Prime Video on 7 January 2024, around 56 days post-theatrical release, following YRF’s usual window strategy The Siasat Daily+2OTTARASAN+2TechnoSports Media Group+2
- Television: World TV premiere on Star Gold on 16 March 2024, with repeat telecast on 17 March Wikipedia
✅ Final Take
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pros | Grand action set-pieces, strong chemistry between Salman & Katrina, high technical polish, music and VFX shine |
| Cons | Weak plot, poor pacing post-interval, limited fanfare, lack of iconic hero moments |
| Audience Verdict | Mixed—some praise for visuals, others disappointed by thin storyline |
| Box Office Verdict | Opened record-breaking but ended as a modest hit, not blockbuster |
🎥 Summary
Tiger 3 roars with style and scale, but its loud opening wasn’t matched by lasting impact. It remains a milestone in scale and choreography, yet falls short on narrative depth and third-act engagement—pretty, but hollow at times.
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