Tiger 3 advance booking collection: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's film mints ₹15 crore before Diwali

Salman Khan returns with the third installment of Tiger on November 12. Maneesh Sharma's Tiger 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on Diwali. This film marks Khan's on-screen reunion with Katrina Kaif. They have been an integral part of the Tiger franchise. Emraan Hashmi joins them as a menacing villain in the movie. Even before the release, Tiger 3 had managed to mint ₹15.58 crore as a part of its advance booking collection.

Tiger 3 advance booking collection

Salman and Katrina's movie, Tiger 3, is off to a flying start. Ahead of its theatrical release, the Maneesh Sharma directorial earned ₹ 15.58 crore. The advance booking of the YRF film opened on November 5, which was a week before the film's release.

Tiger 3 box office day one prediction

Trade expert Taran Adarsh told OTTplay that Tiger 3 is likely to take an opening of ₹ 40-45 crore at the box office.

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"There will be spot (current) bookings as well and it will elevate. It is a Sunday and holiday but there's Laxmi Puja also on that day. Evening shows will be affected because people will be busy with puja and festivities. Nonetheless, it should do around ₹ 40-45 crore on Day 1 in India," he said.

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However, he opined that Tiger 3 won't be able to shatter Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan and Jawan's opening day record. It is because Salman's film evening shows will be affected due to Diwali festivities. On the other hand, trade expert Akshaye Rathi believes Tiger 3 may earn between ₹ 30-35 crore.

About the film

Tiger 3 is being directed by Band Baaja Baaraat director Maneesh Sharma. Ek Tha Tiger was helmed by Kabir Khan while Ali Abbas Zafar directed Tiger Zinda Hai. As for Tiger 3, the film is YRF's fifth movie in its spy universe. Shah Rukh Khan will be making a cameo appearance as Pathaan in Salman's film. Apart from him, Hrithik Roshan has a special appearance. 

Tiger vs Pathaan

After Tiger 3 releases in cinemas, Salman will move on to Tiger vs Pathaan with SRK. The superstars are likely to begin the film's shoot in 2024. 

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