Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' witnesses a further drop at the box office; Day 5 collection rakes in 18.5 crores

In a recent turn of events, Salman Khan's much-anticipated thriller, Tiger 3, witnessed a further decline in box office earnings on its fifth day. According to reports from Sacnilk.com, the spy thriller, featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead, garnered Rs 18.50 crore on Thursday, marking a decrease from the Rs 20.50 crore collection on the fourth day. 

As of now, Tiger 3's cumulative box office collection stands at Rs 187 crore. This film, the third installment in the blockbuster Tiger franchise and the fifth addition to the YRF Spy Universe, brings back Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif as the iconic duo, Tiger aka Avinash Singh Rathore, and Zoya, while introducing Emraan Hashmi as the primary antagonist.

The film's performance on Wednesday was notably impacted by the high viewership of the World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, "Tiger 3 started off well in morning shows on Day 4, but business took a severe hit post 1 pm due to the crucial IND vs NZ semi-final cricket match. 

The fall in Tiger 3 was more pronounced due to the record-breaking viewership of the match. Tiger 3 Sunday 43 cr, Monday 58 cr, Tuesday 43.50 cr, Wednesday 20.50 cr. Total: ₹ 165 cr. India biz. Hindi version." Adarsh also provided a regional breakdown of the total.

While Tiger 3 held the position of Bollywood's third-biggest hit of the year after Jawan and Pathaan until day 3, Salman Khan's latest venture experienced a significant drop in collections post the cricket match. Tiger 3, produced and written by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films and directed by Maneesh Sharma, continues to be a focal point of discussion in the industry, both for its star-studded cast and its performance at the box office.