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Hollywood directors design action for Salman's Ek Tha Tiger

Actor Salman Khan is synonymous with action, given his stunt-savvy films like Wanted (2008), Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011) and Bodyguard (2011). And in his next movie, director Kabir Khan’s romantic spy thriller Ek Tha Tiger (ETT), the star returns to his core strength in the role of a secret agent.

He will be seen in hand-to-hand combats and chase sequences, while he shows off his Parkour skills, and these sequences have been designed and coordinated by ace Hollywood stunt directors.Says Kabir, “I was sure that we needed action sequences that looked real, and yet retained the element of larger-than-life heroism. That is why we approached Conrad Palmisano.”

The famous Hollywood stunt director has films like Rambo – First Blood (1982), the Lethal Weapon series and the hugely popular Rush Hour series to his credit. He is also considered to have launched Jackie Chan and Jet Li in Hollywood.
Kabir adds, “As a stunt co-ordinator, we roped in Markos Rounthwaite, because of his work in Bourne Ultimatum (2007). The action in the Bourne series looks so real and gives you a sense of exhilaration.”

The film has been shot in Ireland, Turkey, Iraq, India and Cuba. “The first promo featured stunts like Salman jumping from a tower and shooting villains as he slides backwards down a flight of stairs. It’s got a good response,” says a source from the production house.

Saif-Deepika's Cocktail rocks on box office

The 'cocktail' of Deepika, Saif and Diana's talent seems to have wooed the box office. The film is doing well not only in multiplexes, but also in single screens. The movie that made Rs. 10.75 crore on its first day has collected Rs. 36 crore so far.

"#Cocktail collected approx Rs.36 cr nett its opening weekend. Breajup:- Friday 11 cr, Saturday 12 cr, Sunday 13 cr. Extraordinary!" trade expert Taran Adarsh tweeted.

"#Cocktail is remarkable, faring exceptionally well at plexes. Had an extensive release at plexes, but limited screen count at screens," adds Adarsh.

"Cocktail made a decent 10.75 crores on it’s first day at the Indian box-office. It was amazing to see North Indian’s states occupied about 90-100% on it’s 1st day. The 1st day collections was mainly from urban multiplexes but as the weekend dawned the movie got a stronger hold on single screen theaters as well," reports koimoi.com.

"The movie made 11.90 crores on it’s 1st Saturday," adds koimoi.com.

 "Tracking #Cocktail business on Day 2 in India. Saturday *initial trends* seems 11.75 cr to 12 cr nett. May even cross 12 cr. Superb!" tweeted trade expert Taran Adarsh.

"#Cocktail is undoubtedly one of the biggest openers of the year. Great to witness swelling crowds outside cineplexes," Adarsh added.

Overall weekend collection
"Sunday saw the movie scaling a new height with a 13 crore box office collection. The 1st weekend box office collection of the film now stands at 35.65 crores," informs koimoi.com.

Critics Verdict
"The writing is enhanced by the performances. The big surprise here is Deepika, who moves beyond her usual statuesque mannequin pose and gets into the skin of the emotionally raw and needy poor little rich girl. This is easily her best performance to date.  Saif is an old hand at these sorts of roles but here he really ramps up the charm and even pulls off a scene that has him doing a Tom-Cruise-on-a-couch jump as he wears red lipstick and a negligee. Diana is saddled with the most colourless character but she infuses her role with a quiet poise and holds her own," wrote Anupama Chopra, Hindustan Times.

Twitter buzz

@iamsrk: @Nick_KSG haven't seen cocktail but will do soon. all the best to saif...deepika and homi. i hear the film is very very good!!!

@KomalNahta: Earth-shaterng opening for Cocktail.Highest for a Saif solo starrer.Kota 8.30a.m.show full!Indicator of what opening at other places must be

@sidharthamallya: Best of luck @deepikapadukone & the rest for Cocktail...am sure it will rock!! Think it might be my 1 hindi film I watch this year!! X

@sakpataudi: Cocktail releases today guys - pls go see it!! I think everyone looks awesome and the songs are faaaaaab!!! My tickets are booked.