Salman Khan is undoubtedly the biggest movie star in the country. His unparalleled connection with the masses sets him apart from other superstars, and this is largely due to his immense stardom that transcends the box office and makes him the people’s star. Among the many iconic characters he has played in Indian cinema, one of the most celebrated is Tiger from the SPY Universe and the Tiger franchise. The first film in the franchise, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ (2012), introduced Salman Khan as the original spy of the universe. It was released during the Eid period in 2012 and broke box office records with 100% occupancy on Day 1.
After the success of Ek Tha Tiger, its sequel, Tiger Zinda Hai, was released during Christmas and received high praise from both fans and audiences. The film was able to take advantage of the festive period and collected over 300 crores in the Indian Box Office. Following this trend, Salman Khan’s much-awaited action thriller, ‘Tiger 3’, is scheduled to release during Diwali this year.
It used to be the norm for filmmakers to release their films during the Diwali period in the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s, long before the trend of releasing films on Eid and Christmas became popular. However, Salman Khan changed that with his films Wanted (2009) and Dabangg (2010), making Eid synonymous with film releases. This year, with Tiger 3 set to release on Diwali, November 12, 2023, the nation’s superstar is bringing back the Diwali release trend in style.
Throwing light on the Diwali release and the expectations from Tiger 3, trade analyst Komal Nahta wrote, “Everyone’s hoping, ‘Tiger 3’ will repeat history. #SalmanKhan’s #Tiger franchise films have released in festival weeks and have been blockbusters. #EkThaTiger released on Eid, #TigerZindaHai arrived on Christmas and now #Tiger3 will hopefully repeat the magic on Diwali. Fantastic buzz all around as advance bookings open on November 5.”
The countdown for the release of the film “Tiger 3” has begun. After the release of the teaser, trailer, and chartbuster track “Leke Prabhu Ka Naam,” the excitement and anticipation surrounding this action-packed movie have reached new heights. The film is expected to be a blockbuster hit during the Diwali season and is generating a lot of buzz among the masses. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the return of the original spy Tiger with the third installment of “Tiger 3.”
The hugely anticipated Tiger 3, co-starring Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Riddhi Dogra, will release in cinemas on November 12, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.