Ek Tha Tiger - 2012

Ek Tha Tiger is a suspenseful action thriller that Kabir Khan and Neelesh Misra co-wrote and directed. This heart-pounding movie, which was released on August 15, 2012, was made by Yash Raj Films, one of India's top production firms. Ranvir Shorey, Roshan Seth, Girish Karnad, and Gavie Chahal are among the movie's outstanding cast members, who are joined by the charismatic Salman Khan and the gorgeous Katrina Kaif. Ek Tha Tiger had a budget of 75 crore, made an amazing 335 crore at the box office. A must-see for all action fans, Ek Tha Tiger tells the story of a daring Indian intelligence agent named Tiger as he sets out on a high-stakes assignment filled with heart-pounding action, unexpected turns, and a dash of romance.

Table of Content

• Details
• Plot
• Release
• Reviews
• Casting
• Crew
• Character Analysis
• Songs
• Behind The Scenes
• Controversy
• Box Office Collection
• Awards
• Interesting Facts
• How to Book a Personalised Celebrity Message from a Tring?

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Plot

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Avinash Singh Rathore, a RAW official, is compelled to murder Rabinder after the man defected to the ISI of Pakistan while in Iraq. Tiger, who is frustrated that his missions usually involve bloodshed, is then sent by his employer, Shenoy, on a mission to monitor Anwar Kidwai in Dublin. Professor Kidwai, an Indian-born professor of physics at Trinity College, is accused of conducting cutting-edge nuclear weapons research that RAW hopes to acquire before Pakistan. Tiger is accompanied on this expedition by his handler, Gopi.

Tiger pretends to be Manish Chandra, a nonfiction author working on a book on Kidwai and other academics in India. Tiger becomes friends with Zoya, a British-Indian Trinity College dance student, Kidwai's housekeeper, in order to obtain entry to his residence. Over time, Tiger and Zoya develop a romantic relationship, and she invites him to the college production My Son, Pinocchio, which Kidwai is funding and which Zoya is choreographing. Several days later, Tiger is attacked by an unidentified attacker, and he and Gopi worry that their identities have been compromised. Tiger follows the attacker across Dublin after spotting him on the day of the performance, which results in Tiger publicly averting a Luas train collision. Tiger learns Zoya is an ISI agent charged with the same objective as him extracting Kidwai's material from his computer when Gopi phones to let him know there has been activity at Kidwai's home during the performance.

He asks Zoya to turn over the study, but she declines to be a traitor. Tiger frees her after fending off an assault by Feroz, an ISI agent who turns out to be Tiger's unidentified attacker. Tiger requests to be relieved of field duties after he returns to India and instead works with his colleague Bagga to complete analytical tasks. Bagga tells him about a Pakistani secret letter that was intercepted and was planted by Zoya for Tiger, telling him of her intended appearance at an upcoming UN summit in Istanbul. Following their decision to elope, Tiger and Zoya depart for Havana after deceiving their respective agencies to Nur-Sultan. When Tiger and Zoya stop a mugging attempt later on, video surveillance that was used to find them reaches RAW and ISI.

The pair tries to escape Havana after being seen at an amateur boxing event, but Zoya is detained by the Cuban police and given over to the ISI so she may be repatriated to Pakistan. Tiger later meets with Gopi and offers Zoya's cooperation with RAW in return for her freedom. Following Gopi's non-fatal shooting, Tiger and Zoya depart Cuba in a light aircraft they had stationed in a nearby field. Tiger and Gopi are leading a squad to intercept Zoya's prisoner transfer convoy. Later, when Pakistan and India no longer require the ISI and RAW, Tiger contacts Shenoy to let him know he and Zoya will return to their own nations. The end has several reports of Tiger and Zoya sightings in London, Venice, Cape Town, and Zurich.

Release

On August 15, 2012, Ek Tha Tiger was made available in theatres all over the world, and on India's Independence Day. The film was shown in 3300 theatres throughout the country, which set a record that would stand until it was surpassed by Dabangg 2, which was shown in 3700 theatres later that same year. Ek Tha Tiger was shown on 550 screens worldwide.

Reviews

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's Ek Tha Tiger is largely recognised as one of their greatest films. Even in the year 2023, audiences are still feeling the effects of a previously released film. The nostalgic appeal of the movie could be lost on today's youth, who won't have the same magical theatre experience we enjoyed. Tiger, a RAW agent sent on a crucial assignment by Sheroy Sir, is the main character of the novel. His terrible reputation inspired his code moniker. The movie delivers on its promise of drama and action, with tense scenes that keep viewers interested.

The romance subplot gives the story an emotional depth. While the narrative is action-packed, there are some touching moments as Tiger and Zoya's relationship develops. Tiger discloses his actual identity with Zoya as their relationship develops, further solidifying their bond. The lighthearted humour in Ek Tha Tiger occasionally breaks up the fierce action. The supporting cast helps to create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere throughout the movie.

The film's skillful blending of action, drama, and romance merits accolades for the writing, direction, and script. Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif make a charming on-screen couple because of his charm and action prowess. Although it's unfortunate that younger audiences won't be able to see the movie in theatres, the film's basic brilliance is still present. The timeless quality of Ek Tha Tiger makes it worthwhile to suggest it to a larger audience. In conclusion, Ek Tha Tiger is a classic action film that brilliantly combines the acting abilities of Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. The movie's captivating tale, action, and romance will continue to attract audiences.

Casting

• Salman Khan as Avinash Singh - Actor and producer Salman Khan is widely known as Bhaijaan in bollywood. He is known for giving many hits in the industry including Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Dabangg, Bodyguard, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan.
• Katrina Kaif as Zoya Humaimi - Katrina Kaif is one the highest paid actress in bollywood known for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Sooryavanshi, Raajneeti, Merry Christmas and Zero. 
• Girish Karnad as Ajit Shenoy - Girish Karnad is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. Who had worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi film industry and is known for Tiger Zinda Hai, Iqbal, Pukar and Nishaant. 
• Gavie Chahal as Abrar - Indian actor Navdeepak Singh Chahal, better known by his stage name Gavie Chahal, is well recognised for his roles in Punjabi and Hindi films like Haunted Hills, Pinda Vicho Pinda Sunida, Yeh Hai India and Chicken Biryani.
• Ranvir Shorey as Gopi Arya - Indian actor and former VJ Ranvir Shorey works in Bollywood films and on television. He is known for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Sonchiriya, and Khosla Ka Ghosla.
• Roshan Seth as Anwar Kidwai - Actor, writer, and theatre director Roshan Seth is a British-Indian who worked in the UK, the US, and India. Mostly known for Bharat Ek Khoj, Monsoon Wedding and Gandhi. 
• Juhi Parmar - Actress Juhi Parmar is most known for her roles in the films and shows like Ek Tha Tiger, Kumkum: Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, and Karmaphal Daata Shani.

Crew

• Director - Kabir Khan
• Writer(s) - Kabir Khan, Neelesh Misra
• Producer -  Aditya Chopra
• Musician - Sohail Sen
• Cinematographer - Aseem Mishra
• Editor - Rameshwar S. Bhagat
• Art Direction - Lesley Oakley

Character Analysis

Salman Khan as Avinash Singh

Salman Khan portrays the interesting and multifaceted Avinash Singh in the film Ek Tha Tiger. He goes by the code moniker Tiger because of his outstanding abilities as a RAW agent. Avinash is the ideal action hero, showcasing incredible physical capability, fighting prowess, and tactical awareness throughout the movie. As a Tiger, Avinash is committed to his tasks, patriotic, and has a strong sense of responsibility. His deeds speak louder than his words since he is a guy of few words. He takes his work seriously and will go to tremendous lengths to uphold the interests of his nation.

Katrina Kaif as Zoya Humaimi

In Ek Tha Tiger, Katrina Kaif plays the powerful and independent character Zoya Humaimi. She is a knowledgeable and talented agent who works for a different spy organisation than Avinash's RAW. Zoya is fearless, competent, and unafraid to step up in risky circumstances. As an agent, Zoya demonstrates impressive fighting skills, establishing herself as a respectable rival to Avinash/Tiger. Throughout the whole movie, her commitment to her job and loyalty to her organisation are clear. The intimidating screen presence that Zoya exudes is due in no little part to the fact that she is a stunning woman in addition to being very skilled in her career.

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Behind The Scenes

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When filming the action scenes for Ek Tha Tiger, extreme care was taken to be precise and plan out every step. The action-packed moments were created in collaboration with famous action directors and stunt coordinators. Salman Khan, who is renowned for completing many of his stunts, participated heavily in the action scenes, giving the role of Avinash Singh more believability. For the high octane action sequences, which included thrilling fight scenes, hand to hand fighting, and dramatic pursuit scenes, the team meticulously selected locales. The dynamic action shots were recorded using cutting-edge equipment and creative camera technique. Safety precautions were of the utmost importance, and the ensemble was supported by skilled experts and stunt doubles for the more dangerous stunts. The entire team put a lot of effort into making Ek Tha Tiger's action sequences one of the film's major elements, keeping viewers riveted and on the edge of their seats the entire time.

Controversy

Unquestionably, Salman Khan is one of the biggest fitness superstars in the Indian entertainment sector. In reality, he is the one who popularised the nationwide habit of heroes stripping off. However, the celebrity was involved in a scandal over allegedly fake abs in Ek Tha Tiger a few years ago. He even made fun of Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Aamir Khan in response to it.  For the uninitiated, practically every Salman movie contains one sequence in which the star is seen without a shirt, which leads the cinemas to explode in cheers. But following the release of Ek Tha Tiger, a video of Salman was transformed into a stunning six-pack using special effects, and it quickly became popular online. As was to be expected, it had drawn Kabir Khan, an actor, and a contentious argument.

Box Office Collection

Ek Tha Tiger made over 263 crore in India and 57 crore in other countries, for a total worldwide revenue of 320 crore, because of its incredibly broad distribution and the fact that several theatres reported screenings carried over 80% occupancy during its run.

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Interesting Facts

• Salman Khan actually created the artwork in the moment where Tiger is painting Zoya. According to reports, Salman created that image as the crew was assembling the cameras.
• Salman Khan and the rest of the team frequently visited the nearby cafe del mar while filming a movie in Turkey. The café, also known as SALMAN KHAN's cafe, quickly became their preferred location to hang out after filming.
• Hrithik Roshan was one of the leading candidates to play the part of Tiger.
• This is Ranvir Shorey's second film with Yash Raj Films; his first was Aaja Nachle.
• After many years and for the first time after their breakup, Katrina and Salman collaborated, and this was their biggest success.

Bollywood's Ek Tha Tiger is still regarded as a classic example of the action-thriller subgenre thanks to its compelling story, thrilling action scenes, and excellent performances by the whole cast. The audience is kept on the edge of their seats the entire time as director Kabir Khan deftly combines a narrative of espionage, intrigue, and emotions. A remarkable cinematic experience is created by the on-screen chemistry between Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, which lends an additional level of intrigue to the story. A testimony to its compelling storytelling is the film's enormous economic success, which has elevated it to the status of one of the highest-grossing works of Indian cinema. Ek Tha Tiger is still beloved by viewers years after it was first released, reaffirming its place as a classic action-packed entertainment.

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