'Tiger 3' progress update: First cut locked; team targets August for completion and marketing blitz

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the highly anticipated film Pathaan, featuring the charismatic Shah Rukh Khan, shattered box office records in January 2023. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan emerged as an unparalleled success, surpassing all previous achievements within the YRF Spy Universe. This landmark accomplishment has set the stage for the upcoming release of Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan, which is poised to continue the franchise's blockbuster streak this Diwali.

Exciting news has emerged as the first cut of Tiger 3 has been locked, marking a significant milestone in the film's production. The dedicated team at Yash Raj Films is now fully immersed in perfecting the post-production process. The intensive work on VFX and the captivating background score is currently in progress, intending to deliver the grandest action film ever witnessed in Indian cinema. The diligent team is striving to have most essential elements completed by August, enabling them to embark on an extensive marketing campaign.

Renowned actress Katrina Kaif, who portrays the iconic character Zoya in the Tiger franchise, is set to commence her dubbing sessions within the next few days. Meanwhile, Salman Khan will immerse himself in the dubbing process starting from Monday. While certain minor adjustments and additional dubbing sessions may continue, the primary aspects of the film will be locked by August, solidifying its quality and vision.

Tiger 3 stands as the fifth installment in the esteemed YRF Spy Universe, following the successes of Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan. Apart from the power-packed duo of Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, the film features the versatile Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the narrative. Additionally, the audience can anticipate a special appearance by Shah Rukh Khan reprising his role as Pathaan. The dynamic chemistry between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, already showcased in an epic action sequence costing over Rs 35 crore, is expected to be one of the standout highlights of Tiger 3, reminiscent of the impact Tiger had in Pathaan.