This Diwali, the much-awaited Bollywood blockbuster Tiger 3 is expected to burst onto the big screen. The box office has already erupted due to the film’s advance booking.
Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Emraan Hashmi are all geared up to enthral audiences once again. The pre-release buzz has translated into approximately USD 835 thousand in advance booking for its opening day.
The film is directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It is a sequel to the immensely successful Tiger Zinda Hai, released in 2017.
How many tickets have been sold so far for the Salman Khan film?
According to Sacnilk.com, Tiger 3 has managed to sell over 246,743 tickets for 9,739 shows, grossing a staggering USD 835 thousand.
The advance booking for the film officially opened on Sunday, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director of PVR INOX Limited, shared his insights. He stated, “Despite the movie releasing on the Diwali day, we have already generated advance ticket sales of 100,000 tickets, including 60,000 for the 1st day.” He also emphasized that Salman Khan’s immense fan following across the country is playing a major role. Additionally, the film’s availability in Tamil and Telugu will also capture the attention of a wider audience.
The film is certified ‘UA’ and with a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes. It boasts a star-studded cast, including Revathi, Ridhi Dogra, Vishal Jethwa, Kumud Mishra, and Ranvir Shorey. It has also created quite a stir by reportedly featuring Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan in cameo roles as Kabir and Pathaan, respectively.
With Diwali, one of India’s biggest festivals, falling on the same day as the film’s release, industry experts are predicting a grand opening for Tiger 3. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli believes that the film may well cross the USD 2 million mark within its first week.
